Game Designer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Game Designer for Remote opportunity.

Position Title: Game Designer

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 07/21/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 06 Months

Job Type: Contract – [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of game systems that support long-term engagement, motivation, and player growth.
• Redesign the app’s core progression system, integrating fitness goals, rewards, and achievement structures.
• Develop engaging game loops, daily and weekly rituals, and event-based content.
• Collaborate with product, content, and data teams to align game systems with fitness outcomes and business goals.
• Prototype systems in Figma to communicate and test design ideas.
• Work with UX designers to integrate progression and reward mechanics into intuitive 2D and 3D interfaces.
• Evaluate existing game metrics and propose new structures with clear goals.
• Stay informed on game design research and trends, contributing thought leadership within the team.
• Inform onboarding flow to introduce new systems and metrics in an engaging and intuitive way.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in game design, preferably in live service or progression-heavy products.
• Deep understanding of core game loops, progression systems, and motivational design.
• Demonstrated ability to design for both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
• Strong communication skills with cross-disciplinary teams including product, UX, and engineering.
• Passion for creating emotionally resonant, habit-forming experiences.
• Experience working in Figma for prototyping and systems visualization.

Years of Experience

• 7+ years experience in game design, preferably in live service or progression-heavy products

Must-Have Skills

• 7+ years experience in game design, preferably in live service or progression-heavy products.
• Deep understanding of core game loops, progression systems, and motivational design.
• Experience working in Figma for prototyping and systems visualization.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience with games that serve a specific function like Duolingo and language learning. – Rewards Based Gaming
• Academic background in game design, human-computer interaction, or behavioral psychology.
• Personal interest in fitness, movement, or wellness.
• Experience designing for rhythm games.
• Experience working with product teams or experimental games.
• Familiarity with metrics-driven design and iteration cycles based on user behavior.