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# Senior Game Designer, Project R.I.S.E at Supercell

- **Company:** Supercell
- **Location:** Shanghai, China
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-02-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/supercell/1c446790-5fad-48b4-a194-92a8caaac381/application

**Skills:** Unreal Engine, Blueprint, Gameplay Design, Combat Gameplay, Level Design, Enemy/AI Behavior, Level design tools, Level blockout, Combat AI, Unreal Behavior Trees, Unreal GAS (Gameplay Ability System)

> Join Supercell's Shanghai Studio as a Senior Game Designer to independently prototype and implement combat gameplay, level mechanics, and AI behavior using Unreal Engine. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver polished, second-to-second action experiences.

## Job description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced game designer who specializes in Unreal Engine to join our Shanghai Studio. You will be working on one of our new projects. You should be able to independently design new features and systems, and support their implementation, but the ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in crafting second-to-second action gameplay, including, but not limited to level mechanics, layout design and enemy/AI behavior. If you think that describes you, then we’d love to hear from you.

## What You'll Be Doing

- Prototype gameplay content (mechanics, enemies, level interactivity) by yourself with minimal dependencies on other disciplines.
- On-hands design and iteration of new features, game mechanics and gameplay content
- Collaborate with other disciplines to follow your designs from initial documentation through to final in-engine polish.
- Support the development of the game with any additional skills.

## What You Have

- At least 7 years of professional experience as a Gameplay Designer with a portfolio demonstrating combat gameplay and/or level content created by yourself using Unreal Engine & Blueprint.
- Proven ability to implement enemies, NPCs and combat mechanics into interesting encounters
- Proactive doer who takes responsibility and pride in their own work when given the freedom to work independently
- Strong cross-discipline communication skills
- Being a great teammate - we believe making games is a team sport
- A self-starter approach to use AI. You've found ways to use it in your day-to-day work, you experiment, figure things out and bring the same energy to every new challenge.

Would Be Nice if You Also Have

- Familiarity with level design tools and concepts. Proven track record of building level blockout.
- Experience with combat AI and familiarity with Unreal Behavior Trees.
- Extensive knowledge of Unreal's GAS - from Gameplay Effects to Ability Modifiers

Where You'll Be This role is based in our Shanghai office. If you are not local, our relocation team would be excited to help you with your move to Shanghai,China. We provide comprehensive support not only for you, but also for your family!

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## About Supercell

Supercell is a games company from Helsinki, Finland, with [offices](https://supr.cl/jd-offices) also in San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, and London. You might know us as the makers of Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Squad Busters. Our mission is to create [great games](https://supr.cl/jd-games) that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever. So, how do we make great games? By putting together the best teams and giving them the freedom and independence to succeed. And by taking risks, failing, sharing learnings, and killing lots of projects.

The Shanghai studio As Supercell’s first international game development studio, the Shanghai studio is one of the most exciting things happening in Supercell and a unique opportunity to join at a relatively early stage to help shape our path. Our vision is to be a world-class international studio, making new global hit games while leveraging the unique advantages of the game development scene in China and broader Asia.

Hey, you Might Love It Here! Independent cells and trust are at the core of [our culture](https://supr.cl/jd-why-you). But it takes more than that to make great games. We take good care of our people, providing them with the compensation, work environment, and resources they need to succeed while having fun along the way.

You Are Not Your Job Title ™ Here, you won’t need to focus on [chasing titles](https://supr.cl/jd-job-title) or climbing ladders. Internally, our job titles don’t include prefixes like Senior, Junior, Principal, or Director. Recognition isn’t tied to your title, as it doesn't define the impact you can have around here.

## Benefits and Compensation

Luring you in with glitter, glamour, and gems isn't what we're about. We want you to enjoy your time here fully, so we structure [our compensation and benefits](https://supr.cl/jd-benefits) with that in mind. It starts with perceiving you as a human being, not a resource.

Relocation? Yes! No matter where you’re moving from, our dedicated mobility team and partners will support you throughout your move. We’ll ensure the process is as smooth as possible for you and anyone joining you – whether they’re family members of the human or animal kind!

Not sure if you should apply? Many candidates with great skills and experience second-guess themselves. The bar is high, but if this role excites you, apply! We’re here to help you succeed. Also, we're happy to learn about any specific accommodations you may need to fully engage in our recruitment process. Wishing you all the best, The Supercell Recruitment team

## About Supercell

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Supercell is a Finnish mobile game developer and publisher responsible for global hits like Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, Hay Day, and Boom Beach.
- **Entity Type**: Private (majority-owned by Tencent)
- **Headquarters**: Helsinki, Finland
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Ilkka Paananen and Mikko Kodisoja

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Mobile gaming
- **Target customers**: B2C – mass-market casual and competitive gamers worldwide
- **Mission**: “To create great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever” [supercell.com](https://supercell.com/en/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **Hay Day**: Farming simulation mobile game (launched 2012)
- **Clash of Clans**: Strategy/base-building mobile game (launched 2012)
- **Boom Beach**: Military strategy mobile game (launched 2014)
- **Clash Royale**: Real-time strategy card battle mobile game (launched 2016)
- **Brawl Stars**: Multiplayer arena brawler mobile game (launched 2018)
- **Squad Busters**: Newer title (announced 2024/2025)
- **mo.co**: Unreleased/teased title (as of 2025)
- **Many games in development**: Supercell routinely kills titles that don’t meet standards, maintaining a pipeline of unannounced projects. [supercell.com](https://supercell.com/en/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed; Tencent acquired 84.3% of the company for ~$8.6 billion in 2016.
- **Key Metric**: ~290 million monthly active users (MAU) across live games [supercell.com](https://supercell.com/en/about-us/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Tencent (majority owner); no other recent funding rounds – the company is self-sustaining from game revenue.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 5 global live games with long lifetimes (over a decade for Clash of Clans and Hay Day)
  - Offices in Helsinki, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, and London
  - Headcount ~928 Supercellians (as of 2025) [supercell.com](https://supercell.com/en/about-us/)
  - Continuous expansion in Asian markets (Korea, China, Japan) [supercell.com](https://supercell.com/en/about-us/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Independent “cell” structure**: Small, autonomous teams decide what to build and how – minimal bureaucracy, maximum ownership.
- **Long-term thinking**: Financial success allows patient investment; the company prioritizes decade-spanning games over short-term monetization.
- **Hit-driven track record**: A high bar for quality (killing many projects) but extremely high success rate when titles launch.
- **Global cultural diversity**: Over 60 nationalities in the company, fostering broad perspectives on game design.
- **Trust and transparency**: “Default to trust” culture; teams have full authority over their games, including the decision to kill them. [supercell.com](https://supercell.com/en/careers/why-you-might-love-it-here/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Deepening existing games**: Continuously improving live titles with new features, events, and community engagement.
- **Creating new genres**: Aiming to “expand the audience for smaller ‘niche’ game concepts” and invent experiences players haven’t seen before.
- **Global growth**: Strengthening presence in Eastern markets (Korea, Japan, China) via local offices and partnerships.
- **Staying small**: Explicit goal to keep the company lean (currently ~928 people) to preserve speed and flexibility. [supercell.com](https://supercell.com/en/about-us/)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values of Independence & Responsibility, Ambition & Risk-taking, Humility & Kindness, and “Clear is Kind” feedback. [supercell.com](https://supercell.com/en/careers/why-you-might-love-it-here/)
- **Work model**: Hybrid, onsite, and fully remote options available depending on role and location. Remote work possible from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Spain, and countries with offices. [supercell.com](https://supercell.com/en/careers/joining-supercell/)
- **Relocation**: Full relocation support for individuals and families (including pets), language classes, spouse network, and onboarding buddy system.
- **Perks**: Monthly onboarding sessions in Helsinki for all new hires, transparent open offices, and a focus on “best teams, biggest impact, nothing in your way.”
- **Engineering culture**: Small, empowered teams; engineers own product decisions; emphasis on server, engine, and client programming roles with significant responsibility. [supercell.com](https://supercell.com/en/careers/)

## Sources
1. [supercell.com – Home](https://supercell.com/en/)
2. [supercell.com – About Us](https://supercell.com/en/about-us/)
3. [supercell.com – Careers](https://supercell.com/en/careers/)
4. [supercell.com – Joining Supercell](https://supercell.com/en/careers/joining-supercell/)
5. [supercell.com – Why You Might Love It Here](https://supercell.com/en/careers/why-you-might-love-it-here/)

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