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Job Title: Remote Game Designer/Developer 
 
Job Description 
 
Join a pioneering team dedicated to redefining fitness experiences through Mixed Reality. As a Game Designer, you will craft game systems and progression mechanics that inspire and reward users throughout their fitness journeys. Your role combines creativity and analytics, driving engaging systems that cultivate growth, health, and confidence through interactive play. 
 
Responsibilities 
 


* Lead the design of game systems that foster long-term player engagement and growth.
* Redesign the app's core progression system to incorporate fitness goals, rewards, and achievement structures.
* Develop engaging game loops, daily and weekly rituals, and event-based content.
* Collaborate with product, content, and data teams to align game systems with fitness outcomes and business objectives.
* Prototype systems using Figma to communicate and test design ideas.
* Work with UX designers to integrate progression and reward mechanics into intuitive 2D and 3D interfaces.
* Evaluate existing game metrics and propose new structures with clear goals.
* Stay informed on game design research and trends, contributing thought leadership within the team.
* Inform onboarding flow to introduce new systems and metrics in an engaging and intuitive way. 
 
 

Essential Skills 
 


* 5 years of experience in game design, preferably in live service or progression-heavy products.
* Deep understanding of core game loops, progression systems, and motivational design.
* Demonstrated ability to design for both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
* Experience and exposure with interactive games and titles.
* Strong communication skills with cross-disciplinary teams including product, UX, and engineering.
* Passion for creating emotionally resonant, habit-forming experiences.
* Experience working in Figma for prototyping and systems visualization. 
 
 

Additional Skills & Qualifications 
 


* Prior experience with games that serve a specific function like Duolingo and language learning.
* Academic background in game design, human-computer interaction, or behavioral psychology.
* Personal interest in fitness, movement, health or wellness.
* Experience designing for rhythm games.
* Experience working with product teams or experimental games.
* Familiarity with metrics-driven design and iteration cycles based on user behavior. 
 
 

Work Environment 
 

* Fully Remote.
* Work as part of the Supernatural team, where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
* Collaborate in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology, focused on delivering immersive and engaging fitness experiences. 
 
 

Pay and Benefits 
 
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr. 
 
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job 
 
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be 
 
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits 
 
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following 
 


* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 
 
 

Workplace Type 
 
This is a fully remote position. 
 
Application Deadline 
 
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025. 
 
About Actalent 
 
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 
 
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 
 
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.