Game Designer

About Rollic

Rollic is an Istanbul-based game developer and publisher.

Founded in 2019 and acquired in October 2020 by Zynga, who joined the Take-Two roof as of May 2022.

Rollic has over 3.5 billion downloads across its diverse portfolio of games and, thanks to an intensive development process utilizing a massive test pipeline, has a steady cadence of globally hit titles such as Color Block Jam, Timeline Up, Crowd Express: Boarding Puzzle, Hole People, Knit Out, all of which have gained millions of downloads worldwide within a few months after their release.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and iterate on F2P systems for puzzle games, including progression, monetization, live events, and in-game economies, with a strong focus on player engagement and revenue growth.
• Take full ownership of features from concept to live operations, managing specifications, timelines, and outcomes to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Leverage A/B testing, retention metrics, and player behavior data to evaluate performance, identify improvement areas, and continuously optimize systems post-launch.
• Collaborate closely with developers, artists, and analysts to deliver smooth feature rollouts, resolve technical challenges, and maintain clear, scalable documentation.
• Make informed prioritization and trade-off decisions under tight deadlines, balancing speed, quality, and long-term impact on player experience.
• Stay ahead of the market by tracking competitors and industry trends in puzzle and casual games, rapidly adapting best practices and proven innovations.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in level design, preferably on mobile puzzle games
• Strong understanding of mobile game production pipelines, balance, progression, and pacing
• Ability to analyze, deconstruct, and redesign puzzle levels and mechanics
• Advanced experience designing and implementing levels using Unity
• Experience working closely with Developers, Artists, and Producers
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with player data and level metrics
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Plusses

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Game Design or related fields
• Strong passion for playing and analyzing mobile games across different genres
• Experience shipping at least one mobile game
• Experience working in live games with frequent content updates

Discover our perks and benefits

• Competitive salary to help you reach your highest potential
• Meal compensation
• Relocation support to Istanbul
• State-of-the-art equipment in your welcome package
• Gaming room & lounge area to relax and recharge
• A pet-friendly office where your furry friends are welcome
• Gym area in the Rollic office
• Private health insurance
• 24/7 online well-being & mental health support
• Learning & development via Take-Two’s employee program
• A chance to take responsibility and improve your skills continuously.