Associate Game Designer

Scopely is looking for an Associate Game Designer to join our Star Trek Fleet Command team in Ireland, Spain, Portugal or the United Kingdom on a remote basis within the locations specified.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day – whether in our work environments alongside talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing, and innovating in the mobile games industry, connecting millions of players around the world daily.

Star Trek Fleet Command is a standout success in the gaming industry. Launched in 2018, our in-house developed 4X MMO has continually evolved, earning its place as one of the top-grossing games on the market. Our next chapter is bold: we're evolving the traditional 4X experience in STFC  — and we need smart systems to power that next step.

What You Will Do

As an Associate Game Designer on STFC, you'll be a key contributor in building fresh, exciting experiences for our players as part of our content teams, working closely with other designers, artists, and engineers.

• Contribute to the design and development of our content stream by crafting valuable, engaging and exciting loops.
• Build and refine novel gameplay experiences focused on resource generation, spending, time gating, and power growth
• Leverage the deep Star Trek IP to create unique content and experiences that tap into the rich lore and characters of each movie or TV show within the franchise.
• Use tools (Excel, Google Sheets) to model content and event progression pacing
• Collaborate with Experienced, driven and passionate Designers, Product Managers, Analysts, and Engineers to implement features which aim to advance the genre
• Iterate and evolve your content based on feedback from senior designers and insights from live data

What We're Looking For

• A passion and energy for crafting compelling experiences and content for players
• 1+ years of game design experience in a studio environment, working on content or gameplay with systemic or economic depth
• Experience in delivering content that balances player fun, engagement, and monetisation
• Comfort with KPI targets and using data to inform balance or tuning adjustments
• Confident in spreadsheets and balancing power curves, pacing, or resource flow
• Experience working cross-functionally and navigating production environments
• A positive, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to game development
• Growth mindset with goals to grow and evolve as a designer

What We're Looking For

• Familiarity with SQL, scripting, or simulation tools
• Exposure to live ops systems, event design, or server lifecycle planning
• Love for Star Trek, sci-fi, or highly strategic social games
• Experience with large scale or legacy titles and F2P economies

Please ensure that the résumé/CV you attach is written in English.

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that   We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO," "Star Trek Fleet Command," "Stumble Guys," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Yahtzee With Buddies," among others.
 
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
 
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies," Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

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