About the role
Company Overview
Madbox is a fast-growing mobile gaming company with a unique development process focused on team ownership, creativity, performance, and fun. The company operates a studio in Annecy, a city in the French Alps, to foster creativity and collaboration.
Role Overview
This is a unique opportunity to join a promising game at its earliest stage within a tight-knit New Games team (8–10 people). The role involves iterating on game concepts, shaping them for soft launch, building the foundations of a Live Ops system, and preparing for scale.
- Location: Madbox Annecy
- Working Model: Hybrid
- Note: This position is not open to relocation and does not offer visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Design and balance game features
- Create engaging gameplay mechanics and systems
- Contribute to the ideation and development of new features
- Analyze player data and feedback to improve game experience and KPIs
- Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation
- Collaborate closely with art, UX, and development teams to ensure seamless implementation of design vision
Requirements
- Experience in balancing game systems and economies
- Good sense of gameplay experience, with attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform design decisions
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proficiency with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Figma
- Working knowledge of Unity or similar game engines
- Deep understanding of current mobile game market trends and best practices
- Passion for mobile games
Nice to Have
- Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
- Previous experience in scaling a mobile game
- Experience with rapid prototyping or early game development phases
Culture and Values
- Emphasis on ownership, creativity, and team chemistry
- Collaborative environment working alongside veterans behind Pocket Champs
- Passionate, learning-oriented, innovative, and team-player focus
Hiring Process
- Meet the recruiter
- Meet the direct manager
- Home Assignment
- Home Assignment Review Interview
- Meet the team
- Meet with Leadership