About VistralNova
VistralNova is a Web3 gaming technology company focused on building intelligent, blockchain-powered gaming systems. Our work combines Polkadot-based infrastructure, digital asset ownership, AI-driven game intelligence, and scalable platform engineering to create modern gaming experiences with transparency, ownership, and long-term product value.
We are currently developing an AI-powered horse racing game where gameplay is built to be engaging first, while blockchain supports ownership, verifiable results, and digital asset systems. Our team values clean architecture, practical execution, strong engineering standards, and long-term product quality.
About the Role
The Lead Game Designer will define the core gameplay experience for VistralNova's Web3 gaming products. This role focuses on designing strong game loops, player progression, reward systems, and interactive mechanics while ensuring blockchain features feel natural and non-intrusive. You will work closely with game developers, blockchain engineers, AI engineers, product teams, and designers to create gameplay systems that are fun first, with Web3 features used to support ownership, transparency, and long-term player engagement. This role requires strong game design thinking, practical product judgment, and the ability to balance player experience with technical possibilities.
What You'll Do
- Design core game loops, progression systems, and player engagement mechanics.
- Create gameplay systems that integrate digital ownership without disrupting the user experience.
- Define how in-game assets, rewards, progression, and player choices work together.
- Work with blockchain and backend teams to translate game design into practical system requirements.
- Collaborate with AI teams to support simulation-driven and adaptive gameplay features.
- Build clear game design documents, feature specs, and balancing guidelines.
- Test, analyze, and improve gameplay based on user behavior, feedback, and product goals.
- Ensure Web3 mechanics support the game experience instead of becoming the main focus.
What We Look For
- Strong experience in game design, systems design, or gameplay design.
- Good understanding of player motivation, progression, rewards, and retention.
- Ability to design fun, understandable, and scalable game systems.
- Experience writing clear design documents and feature specifications.
- Strong communication with engineering, product, and creative teams.
- Practical understanding of how to balance gameplay, economy, and user experience.
- Interest in Web3 gaming with a games-first mindset.
Nice to Have
- Experience designing Web3 games, NFT-based assets, or player-owned economies.
- Familiarity with blockchain concepts such as digital ownership, wallets, and smart contracts.
- Experience with racing games, simulation games, strategy games, or economy-based games.
- Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.
