Game Designer

About Game Designer RoleWe are seeking a Game Designer to help shape the player experience across future projects. You will work on mechanics, progression, balancing, encounter structure, player flow, and gameplay direction in close collaboration with engineering and production. This role is open on a part-time or full-time basis depending on experience, availability, and project fit. The listed compensation range reflects full-time annualized base pay; part-time engagements would be prorated based on expected hours and scope. Compensation: USD 90,000 - 125,000/year How to ApplySend your application to the email design@starcruiserstudio.com Include:Your resume/CVPortfolio or work samplesBrief introduction about yourself ResponsibilitiesDesign and document gameplay systems, player progression, and core feature specificationsDefine and refine mechanics, difficulty curves, rewards, and pacing structuresCreate and maintain clear design documentation for implementation and iterationWork with engineering to prototype, test, and improve gameplay featuresSupport encounter, combat, and content design with a strong focus on player experienceConduct playtests, evaluate feedback, and translate findings into actionable design updatesHelp maintain alignment between creative goals, gameplay pillars, and production constraints Requirements3+ years of professional game design experience on commercial game projectsStrong portfolio or work samples demonstrating systems design, feature iteration, and player-focused problem solvingExperience designing combat, progression, economy, reward, or encounter systemsStrong documentation skills with the ability to turn concepts into clear design specificationsComfort working with spreadsheets, balancing models, and tuning workflowsStrong understanding of player motivation, retention loops, readability, and pacingExperience collaborating directly with programmers and artists during implementationAvailability for reasonable overlap with U.S. working hours What We OfferCompetitive U.S.-market compensation with part-time or full-time flexibilityRemote-first role with preference for candidates based in the United StatesFlexible working schedule with shared core collaboration hoursMedical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time U.S. team members401(k) or retirement support for eligible full-time U.S. team membersPaid time off and company holidays for eligible full-time team membersProfessional development support for courses, books, and approved industry eventsOpportunity to shape original gameplay systems and future studio projectsCollaborative environment with direct input into design direction and execution