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Metagame Design Architect

Level99· Support Center – Entertainment Development
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Hybrid (Greater Boston, MA)$110k - $140kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

The Metagame Design Architect is a key designer responsible for creating and scaling Level99’s metagame content, integrating physical challenges into a cohesive guest experience, and prototyping concepts for both in-venue and at-home play.

Responsibilities

  • Architect the Experience: Design achievement systems, reward structures, in-game economies, and progression models that drive deep guest engagement and repeat visits across physical and remote touchpoints. Wireframe end to end player touchpoints from pre-visit, to in-venue, and finally post-visit. Maximize the number of players actively engaging in metagame features.
  • Concept Development: Drive early-phase brainstorming, author vision documents, build detailed presentations, and pitch innovative concepts for the overall guest journey.
  • Executive Collaboration: Partner with the CEO and leadership to shape the metagame vision; maintain flexible, collaborative approach.
  • Business Acumen: Evaluate financial implications of design proposals, balancing ROI with guest experience.
  • Economy Balancing & “The Math”: Detail game mechanics, build probabilistic models, and perform rigorous balancing for robust game ecosystems.
  • Data-Driven Iteration: Collaborate with data team to analyze metrics before, during, and after feature launches to tailor monetization, rewards, and features.
  • Live Operations: Maintain and evolve existing game systems, including post-launch balancing, seasonal events, and content updates.
  • Detailed Documentation: Author design documents, feature specs, flow diagrams, and UI/UX wireframes.
  • Creative Granularity: Develop scripts, outlines, storyboards, treatments, models, and drawings.
  • Cross-Functional Integration: Work with PM, creative, software development, engineering, marketing, and venue operations teams.
  • Project Management: Drive metagame projects with organized schedules and archives.
  • Professional Administration: Manage time/cost reporting, task prioritization, and lead planning meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in game design, including at least 2+ years in a Senior Designer role
  • Shipped titles in mobile/F2P metagame design, major video game titles, AR/VR/XR, or real-world interactive entertainment
  • Proven experience designing economy models, meta-progression loops, player retention systems, and dynamic event structures
  • Strong ability in probability, statistics, and mathematical modeling for game design
  • Deep understanding of real-world crowd dynamics, throughput constraints, operational physical flows, and human-computer interaction in physical environments
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-managing in a fast-paced environment
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Willingness to work on-site at Norwood office and at Natick/Providence venues; travel as needed
  • Flexible scheduling and emergency responsiveness to technical issues

Skills

Required:Experience in game designEconomy modeling & meta-progressionProbability, statistics, and mathematical modelingPhysical UX & crowd dynamicsCommunication

Benefits

  • Health insurance options (PPO and HMO)
  • Dental plan
  • Vision plan
  • Life coverage
  • AD&D coverage
  • Short & long term disability
  • Teladoc service
  • PrePaid legal coverage
  • Identity theft coverage
  • 401(k) - Roth or Traditional
  • Hybrid schedule
  • Free admission to Level99 attractions
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Level99

A first-of-its-kind destination for adults featuring real-world, interactive social gaming with over 50 physical and mental challenges set in artistic environments.

A first-of-its-kind destination for adults featuring real-world, interactive social gaming with over 50 physical and mental challenges set in artistic environments.

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