Full-time · Hybrid

Design Manager

This is a high-impact leadership role at Madbox, focusing on the continued evolution of 'Pocket Champs'. It combines hands-on design expertise with strategic people management to elevate the studio's design standards. It is a perfect fit for a veteran designer who wants to shape team culture while staying close to the product.

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Hiring company

Madbox

Paris, Île-de-France, France · Posted 25 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact leadership role at Madbox, focusing on the continued evolution of 'Pocket Champs'. It combines hands-on design expertise with strategic people management to elevate the studio's design standards. It is a perfect fit for a veteran designer who wants to shape team culture while staying close to the product.

The hiring side

About Madbox

Madbox is a mid-sized employer working in mobile gaming, based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Industry

Mobile Gaming

Size

Medium

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Champion design consistency and quality across the entire project
  • Mentor and coach individual designers to enhance their professional skills
  • Collaborate with the Game Director to execute the long-term product vision
  • Optimize design processes, tools, and team workflows
  • Analyze market trends to bring fresh, competitive inspiration to the team

Essential

  • Extensive background in free-to-play (F2P) mobile game design
  • Proven track record in a leadership capacity such as Lead Designer or Design Manager
  • Deep expertise in progression systems, game economies, and monetization mechanics
  • Exceptional communication skills with a focus on coaching and mentorship
  • Ability to provide actionable feedback on feature design and player experience

Preferred

  • Experience scaling design teams within a high-growth studio environment
  • Strong network and awareness of current mobile gaming market trends
  • Background in improving design workflows and internal toolsets

Key Skills

Systems DesignEconomy BalancingRetention StrategyTeam LeadershipMentorshipPlaytest CoordinationStrategic PlanningF2P Monetization

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • High level of creative ownership
  • Collaborative and fun-focused work culture
  • Opportunity to work on a top-tier scaling mobile title
  • Professional growth in a fast-growing gaming studio

Next step

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