System/Balance Game Designer

Who are we?

AppQuantum is an international mobile free-to-play game publisher. Our company was founded in 2017 and is successfully growing and scaling! 

We help talented developers around the globe focus on making mobile games they love. We publish their games and increase their revenue, so they can produce worldwide hits. 

AppQuantum is renowned for its popular titles, including Gold & Goblins, Idle Lumber Empire, and Idle Outpost, among others.

The company is headquartered in Cyprus. Our team has 140+ people working from 18 locations, and we’re constantly looking for new professionals!

We are looking for a talented System Game Designer to join our team! In this role you will collaborate with international teams to create globally resonant games and contribute to a shared product vision for long-term development.

If you're passionate about games, skilled in systems design, and capable of thinking creatively and strategically, we'd be thrilled to have you join our team!

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): Idle Lumber Empire
• Platforms: Mobile

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Develop, Iterate and improve gameplay features, and shape the way in which they'll develop in the upcoming years 

• Deconstruct and distill insights from reference games, gather ideas and craft them into actionable design documents. 

• Organize, backfill, and provide detailed design specs on needed work, including visual mockups, to prevent design bottlenecks in production pipelines 

• Take high-level ownership over final deliverables, to ensure the end-user experience is complete, balanced, polished, and tested 

• Review economy health and fine tune system values. 

• Balance existing gameplay elements to ensure healthy engagement KPIs, and maintain a healthy state of the overall game meta

• Collaborate actively with the analytics team throughout all development stages

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• A deep passion for creating and playing exceptional gameplay experiences.

• Proven experience with similar games, such as Idle Tycoons, Idle RPGs, RPG Battlers, 4x Strategies, or Farms.

• Demonstrated expertise as an economy-focused systems designer, particularly in the simulation games industry.

• Proficiency with Excel or similar tools for balancing game features and economy, managing data, and tracking gameplay impacts.

• Great knowledge of industry design trends and best practices. You should know how others are solving problems even if bespoke solutions are the answer.

• Excellent teamwork skills, recognizing that game development is a collaborative effort.

• Proficient in English, with strong reading, writing, and speaking abilities.

• Fluent in English - reading and writing

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Flexible work environment: work remotely from home or in our office in Cyprus 

• Paid holidays and sick leave to prioritize your health and well-being

• Competitive salary based on interview results and annual performance reviews

• Bonus system tied to the company's success and performance

• Opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, and meetups

• English classes

• Cool corporate parties and team-building events

• Holiday Gifts: celebrate special occasions with thoughtful holiday gifts from the company

• Free lunches in our offices: enjoy a pleasant time over a meal with your colleagues

Join AppQuantum, and let’s have an incredible journey together!