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Game Content Designer - Fully Remote

SOFTGAMES • Remote

Linkedin (Germany)

We are looking for a Game Content Designer to join the team building a new, unannounced free-to-play casual game. In this role you will shape what players actually experience day-to-day: the story that pulls them forward, the world they progress through, and the items and rewards that drive the core gameplay. You will work hand in hand with game design, art, and narrative to turn the game's vision into concrete, playable content, from the first session through months of live content updates.This is a REMOTE position.Your Mission:Design and write the game's story content: chapter structure, character dialogue, task descriptions, and narrative beats that connect gameplay progression to an unfolding storyDesign world and map content: area layouts, unlock sequences, points of interest, and the pacing of how the game world opens up to the playerDesign item content: item families, collections, and rewards, ensuring each has a clear identity and fits the game's setting and economyStructure content into levels, chapters, and tasks with well-paced difficulty and session goalsBalance content against the game economy in close collaboration with the game designer, using spreadsheets and configsWrite clear, structured content specifications and briefs for artists and developers, and review implemented content in-gameMaintain consistency of tone, world, and characters across all contentPlan and produce content for live operations: new areas, chains, events, and seasonal updates after launchYour Profile:3+ years of experience as a game content designer, game designer, level designer, or narrative designer on free-to-play mobile or web gamesShipped at least one F2P title, ideally in the casual space (merge, hidden object, match-3, decoration, or similar)Strong understanding of casual game progression: task pacing, difficulty curves, session design, and how content feeds retentionSolid writing skills in English, with the ability to write concise in-game text and character dialogueComfortable working data-driven: spreadsheets, config files, and content pipelines hold no fear for youStructured and detail-oriented, able to keep large amounts of interconnected content consistent and documentedHands-on experience with story-driven casual genres (merge, hidden object, match-3 with meta, decoration) as designer or dedicated playerPlayer empathy and the ability to articulate why their content worksExperience writing briefs for artists and guiding them through production of the art assets needed to support the storyNice to Have:Experience with Unity, level editors, or in-house content toolsExperience designing content for live events and seasonal updatesBackground in narrative design or creative writing for gamesBenefits:SOFTGAMES offers a competitive package, including:Remote-first, your way — Work fully remote from wherever you do your best work, or drop into our modern Berlin office whenever you like. You chooseFlexible hours — Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch culture. No overtimeGenerous vacation — Time to recharge, wherever in the world you areHome office budget — We fund your setup so your home office actually works for youLearning & development — Training budget for everyone, whether you're deepening expertise or picking up something entirely newTop-tier equipment — A high-spec laptop, ready to get your best work doneMeal allowance — A monthly budget dedicated to your lunchesHome office utility grant — We cover a monthly contribution toward your electricity and internet costsCompany swag — Hoodies, bags, mugs — the good stuffAnnual company retreat — At least once a year, the whole company comes together to connect, align, and celebrate. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind.At SOFTGAMES, we value a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone's ideas are heard and valued. Join our dynamic team and be part of the exciting world of mobile gaming. Apply now and let your expertise shine!SOFTGAMES is the leading instant gaming company. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices. Our hypersocial blockbuster game “Bubble Shooter Pro” became a global top grossing game on Facebook and is played by millions of people around the world every day. We partner closely with Facebook, Samsung and more to craft the next generation of instant games that billions of people can play together. SOFTGAMES is a remote first company and the home of around 100 people from all over the world. We believe in proactive, independent teams with the freedom to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and with the mission to build everlasting casual games for every platform.At SOFTGAMES, we believe that different perspectives and background in our teams contribute to the quality of our work. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion / worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.Have we caught your interest? Then we look forward to your detailed application together with your salary expectations and earliest possible start date. Show more Show less Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Internet