Junior Game Designer

Hyperhug

Cyprus Remote permanent

Posted: February 19, 2026

Quick Summary

A Junior Game Designer at HyperHug is responsible for designing game mechanics, systems, and features, with a focus on the shooter genre. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of game development principles and experience in designing for multiplayer games. The successful candidate will be working remotely and contributing to the growth of the Oxide: Survival Island game development team.

Required Skills

Job Description

HyperHug is an international game development studio specializing in the shooter genre. Our main office is based in Cyprus, but our talented team works remotely from around the world. We’re developing Oxide: Survival Island, an immersive multiplayer survival shooter for mobile platforms, and we’re always looking for motivated individuals who want to grow with us, contribute their creativity, and help shape the future of our games.

We are looking for a Junior Game Designer with strong systemic and technical thinking. This role is ideal for candidates with a math or programming background who are interested in feature tuning, balancing, and game systems. You’ll work a lot with numbers, content tuning, Unity setup, and supporting live-ops — polishing features to production quality. This role is perfect for a junior specialist who wants to grow into a system or technical game designer and is ready to learn.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Prepare content specifications (battle pass, gacha, live-ops).

• Assign and review 2D/3D assets.

• Сonfigure features in Unity.

• Work with config files, spreadsheets, and tune balance.

• Maintain up-to-date design documentation.

• Handle localization tasks.

• Investigate bugs and coordinate with QA.

• Drive features from concept to release.

What We Expect From You:

Technical & System Thinking

• Education in math, programming, engineering, or game design.

• Strong math skills with basic knowledge of probability and in-game economy.

Programming & Tools

• Basic programming skills.

• Experience with Unity (pet or study projects), ability to prototype simple mechanics.

• Confident in Excel / Google Sheets.

Game Design

• Experience playing multiplayer games, especially Rust or MMORPGs.

• Understanding of core loops and game systems.

• Interest in balancing, progression, and economy.

Soft skills & Language skills

• Structured thinking with clear written and verbal communication.

• Quick learner, responsible, and proactive.

• Russian language proficiency at C1 level or higher.

Bonus If You Have:

• Personal game projects/prototypes or participation in game jams.

• Experience with AI tools and automation.

• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, complex sheets).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.

• Remote work format.

• A passionate and supportive team that values creativity and ownership.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• A culture built on initiative, transparency, and collaboration.

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