Game Designer (FTUE)

About Nexters

Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which includes not only Nexters, but also Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.

About your role

We are looking for a Game Designer (FTUE) to join our flagship mobile project, Hero Wars: Alliance.

You will design how players discover and learn new game mechanics: what they see first, where they focus their attention, and which short- and long-term goals guide them. Your focus will be on making complex systems approachable and engaging, helping players build confidence and discover reasons to keep playing.

What you'll be doing

• Designing onboarding experiences for new mechanics, from the first introduction to independent play.

• Defining the sequence and pace at which players encounter new rules, actions, and features.

• Designing initial tasks, rewards, and progression that establish clear short- and long-term goals.

• Balancing guidance, difficulty, and player freedom as mechanics become more complex.

• Working with UI/UX designers on layouts, prototypes, prompts, and feedback that guide player attention.

• Leading features from concept and GDD through development, release, and post-release analysis.

• Working with analysts and the Product Owner to identify points of confusion and drop-off, test hypotheses, and improve the player experience.

We hope that you have

• 4+ years of experience in Game Design.

• Experience designing systems, mechanics, and progression in midcore games.

• Strong knowledge of successful midcore games and how they introduce players to complex systems.

• An understanding of player motivation, learning curves, and goal setting.

• Experience using player behavior data to evaluate and improve design decisions.

• The ability to communicate your design clearly and own features throughout development.

• Experience with FTUE or onboarding design would be a plus.

What we offer

• Healthcare: medical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The basic medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.

• Work, life, and balance: a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.

• Sports: yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.

• Relocation support: a relocation package is available if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.

• Skills improvement: online English language courses; Greek and Armenian language lessons for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia; game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.

• Community & ESG: we support employees' social initiatives, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.

Work format

In one of the company's offices in Armenia, Kazakhstan, Cyprus or remotely.