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Limit Break

$162K/yr

Game Designer (Puzzle) About us: Deep expertise. Personal and Industry evolution. Impeccable craft. These are Limit Break's founding principles. Limit Break is founded by global industry leaders in ...

Puzzle

Senior Software Engineer, Quality Platform

Puzzle is a company focused on redefining accounting software to improve finance teams' workflows ... software, designing stable interfaces, and creating systems that are easier to validate. • ...

Strategic Event Evolution & Design

Game Designer

Reno, NV · On-site

$154K/yr

Puzzle & problem solving integration -- Layered objective design that rewards different styles of ... are playing simultaneously, and designing for that reality. Scoring and rewards systems ...

Zynga

Principal Game Designer

Carlsbad, CA

$107K - $158K/yr

Zynga is looking for an experienced Principal Game Designer to work on one of our new mobile games ... Possesses an extensive knowledge of mobile games, particularly in the areas of casual, puzzle, and ...

Endless Edge LLC

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Graphic Designer (Local Applicants Only)

Franklin, TN · On-site

$48K - $63K/yr

Full Hiring Immediately (In office none remote) If you are a skilled graphic designer looking to ... Creative thinking to understand all the pieces to the puzzle. * Great personality and be able to ...

Turtle Rock Studios

Senior Sandbox Designer

Irvine, CA

$120K - $160K/yr

The Senior Sandbox Designer plays a pivotal role in crafting engaging, systemic, and narrative-rich ... Experience balancing combat and puzzle within missions * Excellent communication skills with the ...

Turtle Rock Studios

Senior Sandbox Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

The Senior Sandbox Designer plays a pivotal role in crafting engaging, systemic, and narrative-rich ... Experience balancing combat and puzzle within missions * Excellent communication skills with the ...

MobilityWare

Game Designer

Lehi, UT

$145K/yr

MobilityWare is NOW looking for a Game Designer to join our team and work on our vast portfolio of ... MobilityWare is one of the leading mobile game publishers of card and puzzle games. With our ...

MobilityWare

Game Designer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$145K/yr

MobilityWare is NOW looking for a Game Designer to join our team and work on our vast portfolio of ... MobilityWare is one of the leading mobile game publishers of card and puzzle games. With our ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Game Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

$77K - $176K/yr

Share Game Designer The Opportunity: As a game designer, you're excited at the prospect of ... puzzle. You'll guide teammates and lead the development of algorithms and systems. You'll use the ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Game Designer

Washington, DC

$77K - $176K/yr

R0239284 Game Designer The Opportunity: As a game designer, you're excited at the prospect of ... puzzle. You'll guide teammates and lead the development of algorithms and systems. You'll use the ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Game Designer

Washington, DC

$77K - $176K/yr

Game Designer The Opportunity: As a game designer, you're excited at the prospect of unlocking the ... puzzle. You'll guide teammates and lead the development of algorithms and systems. You'll use the ...

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How much do puzzle designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for puzzle designer in the United States is $25.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Puzzle Designer?

As a Puzzle Designer, your daily tasks often include brainstorming new concepts, designing puzzles or levels, playtesting for difficulty and engagement, and iterating based on feedback from colleagues and testers. You'll collaborate closely with other game designers, writers, artists, and developers to ensure puzzles fit seamlessly within the project's goals and narrative. Additionally, you may be responsible for documenting design rationales and balancing puzzle difficulty for a wide range of users. This role offers a mix of independent creativity and teamwork in a dynamic, problem-solving environment.

What is a Puzzle Designer job?

A Puzzle Designer is responsible for creating engaging and challenging puzzles for games, escape rooms, educational materials, or other interactive experiences. They design mechanics, test difficulty levels, and ensure puzzles are both solvable and enjoyable. Puzzle Designers often collaborate with writers, artists, and developers to integrate puzzles seamlessly into a larger game or narrative. Their work requires creativity, logical thinking, and an understanding of player behavior.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Puzzle Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Puzzle Designer, you need strong creative thinking, attention to detail, and an understanding of game mechanics or educational principles, often backed by a degree in game design, mathematics, or a related field. Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, puzzle creation tools, and a basic grasp of programming or prototyping platforms is often valuable. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, communication, and collaboration skills help you excel in brainstorming, refining concepts, and working with diverse teams. These competencies are vital for creating engaging, innovative puzzles that meet quality standards and delight end-users.

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Game Designer (Puzzle) (Japan)

Game Designer (Puzzle) (Japan)

Limit Break

$162K/yr

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Job description
 
 
Limit Break
 
Limit BreakBuckley VenturesParadigm Ventures
 
Limit Break
 

  • Expected Value
  • NormalHardBossEvent

  • UXArtEngineering
  • A/B
  • ARPDAUExpected ValueRetention
  • AI
  • KPI
  • A/B
  • Data ScienceProductLiveOps
Game Designer (Puzzle) 
 
About us:
 
Deep expertise. Personal and Industry evolution. Impeccable craft. These are Limit Break's founding principles.
Limit Break is founded by global industry leaders in mobile gaming. We are unlocking its potential beyond games to transform digital markets into real-world economies and digital worlds into vibrant communities who will take gaming economies for both players and traders to new limits. We combine the power of technology, and creative vision to create experiences that connect people from all corners of the globe.
 
Limit Break is backed by leading investors that include Buckley Ventures & Paradigm Ventures. The adoption rate and a number of public and private partnerships is proving it to be the next wave of technology of the future and Gaming is leading the way.
 
About the Role:
 
As a Game Designer focused on Mechanics and Live Balance, you will be responsible for designing and tuning core gameplay systems that drive player flow, engagement, and long-term retention.
 
You will operate at the intersection of game design, player psychology, and data analytics - continuously optimizing difficulty curves, progression systems, and in-game economy through live data and structured experimentation.
 
 
You will have the opportunity to:
 
  • Design and balance gameplay mechanics and progression systems that reinforce player flow, engagement, and retention
  • Lead continuous post-launch tuning efforts
    Analyze player data, win rates, and retention metrics to optimize gameplay curves and in-game economy balance
  • Define and refine difficulty curves, reward structures, and Expected Value models across player segments
  • Collaborate with Live Operations to maintain healthy source/sink systems and ensure sustainable in-game economic flow
  • Work closely with data analysts to evaluate completion rates, retry rates, booster usage, and monetization correlations
  • Build and maintain structured difficulty tiers (e.g., Normal / Hard / Boss / Event)
  • Lead live tuning cycles, including hypothesis design, parameter adjustments, and performance measurement
  • Partner with UX, Art, and Engineering to ensure puzzles clearly communicate goals and deliver strong feedback loops
  • Design and run A/B tests on gameplay parameters, rewards, and difficulty configurations
  • Document tuning frameworks, economic structures, and balancing methodologies to ensure cross-team alignment
Qualifications:
  • Strong interest in game design, level design, player psychology, and data science
  • Clear understanding of how difficulty design, gameplay flow, and economic systems influence retention and monetization
  • Ability to analyze quantitative metrics (e.g., win/loss rates, ARPDAU, Expected Value, retention deltas) and translate insights into actionable design decisions
  • Experience with capacity planning for level production in casual genres, including the use of automation and AI tools
  • Comfortable iterating quickly based on live KPIs and player feedback
  • Ability to thrive in Agile development environments
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design intent and logic across disciplines
Nice to Have: 
  • Experience designing within hybrid-casual genres
  • Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks and live balancing tools
  • Background in economy simulation, retention modeling, or monetization design
  • Hands-on experience with source/sink modeling and reward pacing systems
  • Experience with expected value modeling, difficulty curve design, and win-rate-based balancing
Apply now:
If you are confident, driven and are looking for an exciting role, this job could be a great opportunity for you.
Apply to [email protected] to explore this new opportunity.
 
This is an international blockchain gaming company that operates regionally, and is opening offices in multiple locations around the globe.
 
We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. 
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