AI Prototyping Game Designer

About the Position

Burny Games is a Ukrainian product and publishing game development company focused on mobile puzzle games that blend creativity with analytics. Our mission is to challenge players’ minds daily by delivering a consistently high-quality gameplay experience.

Founded in 2022, Burny Games has grown into a team of 100+ specialists, with hubs in Kyiv, Ukraine, and Lisbon, Portugal.

Key Highlights

• 65+ million downloads across the company’s portfolio
• #2 Employer in Ukrainian GameDev (DOU, 2026)
• Fastest-growing mobile game studio in Ukraine (DOU, 2025)
• Full in-house pipeline: development, live ops, analytics, and publishing
• A deeply data-driven approach to product and team development

Key Titles & Performance

We focus on clear mechanics and strong player feedback. Our portfolio includes several successful titles and long-term IPs.

• Playdoku – 20+ million downloads
• Colorwood Sort – 35+ million downloads
• Colorwood Words – 5+ million downloads
• Colorwood Blocks – 3+ million downloads
• Colorwood Associations – 4+ million downloads

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select game ideas from an existing concept pool or independently generate ideas for new games, primarily within the puzzle genre.
• Apply a data-informed approach to product decisions by combining analytics, common sense, and creative thinking.
• Build hypotheses based on available data and design product experiments to validate them.
• Define and maintain product quality standards while promoting a strong player-first culture inside the team.
• Balance player needs with business objectives when making product decisions.
• Ensure production processes align with business goals and operational needs.

Requirements

• The desire to create innovative, fun, interesting, joyful games.
• Deep understanding of game mechanics and how different gameplay elements interact to shape player experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze game systems, identify risks, and propose effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of the mobile games market.
• Experience with a data-informed approach to decision-making: using analytics while balancing creativity and product intuition.
• Ability to build hypotheses, design experiments, and interpret results.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to motivate teams, communicate strategy transparently, and take ownership of product direction.
• Fluent Ukrainian and Advanced English are required.

We Offer

• Opportunity to gain deep expertise in the mobile puzzle market and beyond by launching multiple games within short production cycles and seeing results quickly.
• High level of ownership and autonomy in decision-making and unit management without micromanagement or top-down directive culture.
• Freedom to implement and test your own ideas in a highly collaborative environment where initiative and well-reasoned decision-making are valued.
• Direct impact on product strategy, game quality, and business results.
• Fast-paced environment with strong growth opportunities and the ability to build a portfolio of successful live products and potential hit games.
• Transparent communication culture and challenging tasks that encourage professional growth.
• Access to all necessary tools, services, and resources for effective work.

About the Company

Burny Games is a Ukrainian product and publishing game development company focused on mobile puzzle games that blend creativity with analytics. Our mission is to challenge players’ minds daily by delivering a consistently high-quality gameplay experience.

Founded in 2022, Burny Games has grown into a team of 100+ specialists, with hubs in Kyiv, Ukraine, and Lisbon, Portugal.

Key Highlights

• 65+ million downloads across the company’s portfolio
• #2 Employer in Ukrainian GameDev (DOU, 2026)
• Fastest-growing mobile game studio in Ukraine (DOU, 2025)
• Full in-house pipeline: development, live ops, analytics, and publishing
• A deeply data-driven approach to product and team development

The Recruitment Process

1. CV review
2. Interview with talent acquisition manager
3. Test task
4. Interview with CRDO
5. Background check
6. Job offer

If you share our goals and values and are eager to join a team of dedicated professionals, we invite you to take the next step.