Game Designer (Gameplay Modes) - Paper.io 2

We are looking for a dedicated Game Designer to improve the modes we already have and create new ones from scratch. All modes will keep the Paper universe, camera and controls. Beyond that, there is a lot of creative freedom. You will explore new rules, objectives, win conditions, pacing and team setups to create a broad range of fun and replayable multiplayer experiences. You will: - Design and prototype new gameplay modes - Improve existing Paper Party modes - Define simple, readable rules for one-finger controls - Iterate quickly through testing, feedback and playtests - Balance accessibility, competition, pacing and replayability - Identify weak ideas early and confidently cut or reshape them - Work closely with the Paper.io 2 team to turn concepts into playable experiences - Document your designs clearly - Fine-tune modes directly in Unity whenever possible This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys moving quickly from an idea to a playable prototype, testing it and improving it. # Profile - 5+ years of experience in mobile F2P games, designing new games, gameplay modes or prototypes from scratch - Experience shipping player-facing content, ideally in mobile games - A strong understanding of multiplayer and competitive gameplay - A good sense of pacing, clarity and player motivation - A pragmatic and iterative approach: prototype, test, cut and retry - The ability to work independently and take full ownership - Strong English communication and collaboration skills ### **Nice to have** - Strong Unity experience - Ability to prototype directly in the engine - Experience with mobile controls, multiplayer or party games - Experience working on live games or live content [Apply for this Job](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/voodoo/d633533c-ac08-440e-a6b6-33351b3ad005/application)