Design Manager at Madbox

Paris, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Management, Mobile Gaming, Free-to-play, Team Leadership, Game Design, Progression Systems, Economy Design, Retention Strategy, Monetization, Coaching, Mentoring, Data Analysis, Market Awareness, Playtesting, Strategic Planning, Communication

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Madbox is a fast-growing mobile gaming company with a very unique way of developing games. Everything has been made for teams to take as much ownership as possible, unleash their creativity, bring performance, and have as much fun as possible. Pocket Champs is entering an exciting new phase - scaling its systems, deepening its foundations, and continuing to grow the design team behind it. We’re looking for a Design Manager to help lead that journey: someone who can raise the bar on design quality, support and grow designers, and partner closely with the Game Director to shape the long-term evolution of the game. This is a key role at the heart of the project - part mentor, part craft leader, and part strategic partner. Your future responsibilities and scope: Champion design quality and consistency across Pocket Champs Coach and support a talented team of designers, helping them grow their skills and confidence Strengthen team culture through great collaboration, playtesting habits, and clear design practices Bring market awareness and fresh inspiration from the best games in F2P Help improve the tools, workflows, and processes that make the design team more effective Work closely with the Game Director to support the game’s long-term vision and direction Stay connected to execution day-to-day, giving thoughtful feedback on features, balance, and player experience The profile we are looking for: 7+ years of experience designing free-to-play mobile games Leadership experience as a Lead Designer, Design Manager, or similar role Strong understanding of progression systems, economies, retention, and monetization A supportive and inspiring coaching mindset, with great communication skills Passion for building a healthy, ambitious design culture helping teams do their best work Curiosity for the market, new tools, and modern design practices (including AI) Nice to have: Experience on long-running live games or hybrid-casual hits Strong analytical instincts and comfort using data in design decisions Interest in evolving casual games toward deeper midcore systems At Madbox, we value the mindset and how you can fit with our culture by sharing common values and creating great games together. We are passionated, always pushing to the next level to learn new things. We are creative and innovative and most of all, team players 🙏 Do you recognize yourself in this mindset? Apply today and come meet us !!! ⬇️ How do we hire at Madbox? Meet the recruiter Meet the direct manager Home Assignment Meet the team Meet with Leadership

Responsibilities

The Design Manager will lead the design team for Pocket Champs, focusing on raising design quality and fostering team growth. They will partner with the Game Director to define the long-term vision while improving workflows and design practices.