Game Systems Designer (Project-Based | Real-World Progression Systems)

We’re seeking a Game Systems Designer to help architect the underlying progression logic that drives repeat visits, unlocks real-world rewards, and scales across multiple physical locations. This isn’t a traditional game—but the systems behind it need to feel like one.

What You’ll Be Designing

You’ll lead the development of core retention and progression systems that reward customers through:

• XP mechanics
• Level-based tiers
• Unlockable achievements
• Daily/weekly missions
• Code-triggered in-store events
• Factional progression and leaderboard structures

These systems need to be engaging, scalable, and translatable to both digital and physical touchpoints—including kiosks, CRM flows, mobile, and in-store screens.

Your Responsibilities

• Design and prototype player progression loops and reward mechanics tailored to real-world behavior

• Define how XP, quests, streaks, and milestones drive repeat engagement and social play

• Collaborate with CRM and narrative teams to ensure systems align with story arcs and technical feasibility

• Balance core loops for depth and scalability across multiple locations and user types

• Work with dev/ops to document mechanics in a clear, replicable format

• Suggest tools and tech workflows (e.g., Airtable, Notion, custom CMS logic) to manage these systems long-term

You Might Be a Fit If You...

• Have 2–5 years experience in game system design, especially in live-service or mobile games
• Understand player psychology, retention curves, and monetisation-free engagement strategies
• Have built or balanced meta systems, progression trees, or economy loops
• Know how to make behavior feel rewarding—without needing to sell loot boxes
• Can clearly document systems in a way that non-game stakeholders (ops, CRM, marketing) can implement

Bonus if you’ve worked on:

• Loyalty programs or real-world gamified ecosystems
• Escape rooms, LARP systems, alternate reality games (ARGs)
• Consumer-facing mobile apps with gamification layers
• XP or reward systems that interface with CRM tools (Klaviyo, Braze, etc.)

Project Details

• Duration: 3–6 months contract
• Location: Singapore-based or timezone-compatible (remote OK)
• Start: Immediate
• Rate: Competitive, based on experience and scope
• Confidential IP: More details shared upon shortlist

To Apply

Send us:

• Your CV to careers@andsoforth.com.sg or LinkedIn
• Any project samples (deck, doc, Figma, blog post) showing how you’ve designed or explained systems
• A short note on your favorite progression loop—and why it works