Lead Game Designer

**About Us**

MON Co. is a development studio and publisher at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and blockchain technology. Originally operating as LiquidX, MON Co. is the force behind Pixelmon, its flagship IP franchise, and MON Protocol, a cutting-edge Web3 platform. The company is led by a team of seasoned executives from top gaming and entertainment studios. MON Co. aims to deliver high-quality, engaging experiences across a variety of entertainment platforms, including games, digital content, and transmedia storytelling, as it bridges the gap between Web2 and Web3.

MON Co.’s ecosystem includes MON Protocol, which drives Web3 partnerships and tokenized gaming economies, and MON Ventures, which invests in emerging IPs and projects like Eternal League. With a growing community of over 1 million Pixelmon fans, a robust partner network of over 80 blockchain-native games, and a rapidly expanding portfolio, MON Co. is dedicated to shaping the future of entertainment for a global audience.

**The Challenge**

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Game Designer to join our game development team. In this role, you will be responsible for game design with the objective of optimising user acquisition and retention metrics. You will be expected to implement best practices in the game development process for iterating on both new and existing content to continually ensure the game prioritises player retention over the long run.

**What You Can Expect to Work On**
- **Strategic Game Design**:
- Oversee the conceptualization, design, and iterative refinement of game mechanics, ensuring a balanced blend of creativity and market viability.
- Introduce and implement structured problem-solving methodologies and frameworks within the design team.
- **Project & Product Management**:
- Establish clear documentation standards for game design documents (GDDs), feature specifications, and other design-related materials.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including development, marketing, and monetization to align design strategies with business goals.
- **Innovation in Monetization**:
- Lead the integration and optimization of monetization features within mobile games.
- Develop strategies that balance player engagement with revenue generation, leveraging industry best practices and emerging trends.
- **Data-Driven Design & Analytics**:
- Establish and promote a data-driven design process, emphasizing the use of analytics to inform design decisions and iterate on game features.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate game design effectiveness.
- Analyze game data and player feedback to identify areas for improvement and optimization in game mechanics, features, and overall player experience.
- Implement A/B testing methodologies to validate design hypotheses and optimize game performance.

**Requirements**:
**What You Need to Succeed**:

- Proven experience (minimum 5-7 years) in game design with a track record of successfully launching games, ideally in the mobile space.
- Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team of designers.
- Demonstrated expertise in creating and implementing data-driven design strategies.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with experience working in a corporate environment.
- Deep understanding of mobile game monetization strategies, including in-app purchases, ad integrations, and other revenue models.
- Ability to think critically and solve complex design challenges with structured and robust methodologies.

**Additional Skills**:

- Passion for gaming and a keen understanding of current market trends.
- Familiarity with agile development practices and project management tools.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

**Benefits**
- We Listen. Your voice, ideas, and suggestions matters to us, as we continuously evolve
- Our People. You’ll be working with a diverse, multicultural, international, talented, fun, supportive, and innovative people and teams. We are people you can be proud to work with
- On The Edge of Innovation. Working on the latest technological, social and financial trends that is web3 and blockchain
- Flat Organisation. Our team is a community, we work together as a team from all levels in a true decentralised spirit