Shape the player experience for a new free-to-play casual game by designing compelling stories, worlds, and reward systems. This fully remote role requires a passion for mobile gaming and an eye for detail to create engaging content from launch through live operations.
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 story
Design world and map content: area layouts, unlock sequences, points of interest, and the pacing of how the game world opens up to the player
Design item content: item families, collections, and rewards, ensuring each has a clear identity and fits the game's setting and economy
Structure content into levels, chapters, and tasks with well-paced difficulty and session goals
Balance content against the game economy in close collaboration with the game designer, using spreadsheets and configs
Write clear, structured content specifications and briefs for artists and developers, and review implemented content in-game
Maintain consistency of tone, world, and characters across all content
Plan and produce content for live operations: new areas, chains, events, and seasonal updates after launch
3+ years of experience as a game content designer, game designer, level designer, or narrative designer on free-to-play mobile or web games
Shipped 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 retention
Solid writing skills in English, with the ability to write concise in-game text and character dialogue
Comfortable working data-driven: spreadsheets, config files, and content pipelines hold no fear for you
Structured and detail-oriented, able to keep large amounts of interconnected content consistent and documented
Hands-on experience with story-driven casual genres (merge, hidden object, match-3 with meta, decoration) as designer or dedicated player
Player empathy and the ability to articulate why their content works
Experience writing briefs for artists and guiding them through production of the art assets needed to support the story
Experience with Unity, level editors, or in-house content tools
Experience designing content for live events and seasonal updates
Background in narrative design or creative writing for games
Benefits:
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 choose
Flexible hours — Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch culture. No overtime
Generous vacation — Time to recharge, wherever in the world you are
Home office budget — We fund your setup so your home office actually works for you
Learning & development — Training budget for everyone, whether you're deepening expertise or picking up something entirely new
Top-tier equipment — A high-spec laptop, ready to get your best work done
Meal allowance — A monthly budget dedicated to your lunches
Home office utility grant — We cover a monthly contribution toward your electricity and internet costs
Company swag — Hoodies, bags, mugs — the good stuff
Annual 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!
Design and write game story content, chapter structures, character dialogue, and task descriptions. Design world and map content, including layouts, unlock sequences, and points of interest. Design item content, families, collections, and rewards, ensuring clear identity and fit within the game's setting and economy. Structure content into levels, chapters, and tasks with well-paced difficulty. Balance content against the game economy in collaboration with game designers using spreadsheets and configs. Write clear, structured content specifications and briefs for artists and developers, and review implemented content in-game. Maintain consistency of tone, world, and characters across all content. Plan and produce content for live operations, including new areas, chains, events, and seasonal updates. Requires 3+ years of experience as a game content designer, game designer, level designer, or narrative designer on free-to-play mobile or web games. Shipped 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 retention. Solid writing skills in English for concise in-game text and character dialogue. Comfortable working data-driven with spreadsheets, config files, and content pipelines. Structured and detail-oriented, able to keep large amounts of interconnected content consistent and documented. Hands-on experience with story-driven casual genres as designer or dedicated player. Player empathy and ability to articulate why content works. Experience writing briefs for artists and guiding asset production.
