game designer for cognitive puzzle experiences

ZiMAD is an innovative technology company developing free-to-play mobile games enjoyed by millions of people every month. Its products focus on engaging player experiences and include the Magic Jigsaw Puzzles project.

• Design cognitive puzzle gameplay optimized for wellness and cognitive training goals;
• Create short-session game loops that support long-term habit formation while remaining entertainment-first;
• Define progression, adaptive difficulty, rewards, streaks, milestones, and long-term motivation systems;
• Build user journeys from the first session to regular daily use;
• Collaborate with Product, UX/UI, Art, Engineering, and Analytics;
• Turn ideas into specifications, flows, wireframes, and balancing documentation;
• Use player data, telemetry, and A/B tests to tune challenge, personalization, cognitive difficulty curves, and retention;
• Keep product framing entertainment- and wellness-oriented without medical or therapeutic claims.

• Senior game design experience in mobile casual, puzzle, or F2P games;
• Hands-on experience designing cognitive training, brain-training, wellness, or strong habit-forming products; mobile experience preferred;
• Portfolio must clearly highlight relevant work;
• Deep understanding of cognitive gameplay mechanics and short, rewarding sessions for casual audiences;
• Strong understanding of retention, progression, live ops, and player motivation in daily habit products;
• Ability to design simple but deep systems for mature and casual audiences;
• Experience with analytics, funnels, cohorts, A/B tests, and difficulty tuning, including adaptive and personalized difficulty;
• Clear documentation skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Remote work and flexible schedules;
• KPI- and success-based bonuses;
• Career growth in an international setting;
• Paid conferences, training, and workshops;
• One-time support options for key life events;
• Referral program;
• Access to mental health sessions with psychologists;
• Work on global F2P projects reaching millions monthly.