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At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a high performing, connected culture, where everyone feels like they belong.

We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Next. This multi-year roadmap focuses on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. It is designed to elevate how we work, how we serve, and how we lead in our industry.

At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open.

As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year.

Joining H&R Block as a Remote Tax Professional means you'll serve clients with diverse tax needs and you'll have the support of an expert team, dedicated to providing you with advanced tax training you'll need to be successful.

• CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
• Experience completing complex tax returns
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or tax
• Experience conducting virtual tax interviews that create confidence in clients
• Tax planning and audit support experience
• Sales and/or marketing experience

• Conduct tax interviews with clients and support do it yourself online tax clients through virtual tools (i.e., video conferencing, phone, chat, email)
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
• Understand that teamwork is essential to our success - communicate and coordinate regularly with leaders and peers about how your remote work is impacting results
• Grow your tax expertise

• Experience completing individual tax returns
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Access to high speed, reliable internet
• Experience and skilled in technology (specifically MS Teams and Outlook)
• Inspire confidence in our clients with your ability to communicate complex tax situations concisely via phone, email and chat
• Experience utilizing effective customer service techniques
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment or equivalent
• High school diploma / equivalent or higher
• Must complete continuing education requirement and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements
• Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours a week during peak tax season
• Skill in researching information using various tax and publication tools to understand the client's need (i.e., IRS Publications/Instructions)

At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, well-being, and financial wellness needs.

• Medical coverage allows eligible associate well-being programs including mental health support and coaching
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tax prep benefit allows eligible associates to receive the same tax preparation as our clients, all with no direct cost to you!
• Other perks like flexible/remote opportunities that meet your life, collaborative teams and much more!

The Community You Will Join:

At H&R Block we remain committed to building a Connected Culture one in which trust, care, and connections are how we work together as we continue to create an environment where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic self to work every day and feels like they belong as part of a larger team.

You will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists! You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow and support each other.

H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

If you're looking to make an impact, H&R Block is the place for you.

Enrollment in or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.

$11.00 - $80.00/Hr.

Sponsored Job #20653

At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a high performing, connected culture, where everyone feels like they belong.

We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Next. This multi-year roadmap focuses on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. It is designed to elevate how we work, how we serve, and how we lead in our industry.

At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open.

As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, businesses and money, you'll build client relationships that will grow stronger every year.

Joining Block Advisors as a Tax Advisor means you'll serve clients with diverse tax and business services needs year-round. You'll have the support of an expert team, dedicated to providing you with advanced tax training you'll need to be successful.

Block Advisors is an H&R Block brand that redefined the tax preparation experience for individuals and small businesses with complex tax and business service needs. We assist our clients in reaching their financial goals year-round.

• CPA or Enrolled Agent certification
• Experience completing business tax returns
• Experience conducting virtual tax interviews
• Sales and/or marketing experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

• Build year-round client relationships
• Provide tax preparation, tax audit support and tax planning year-round
• Create confidence in our clients by conducting tax interviews face to face and through virtual tools (video conferencing, phone, chat, email)
• Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services
• Provide clients with IRS support
• Grow your tax expertise
• 5+ years of tax experience
• Experience completing individual tax returns
• Tax planning and audit support
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and virtually
• Comfort working with virtual tools video conferencing and chat
• Experience working in a fast-paced, supportive environment
• Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment* or equivalent
• Must complete continuing education requirements and meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements

At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, wellbeing and financial wellness needs.

• Employee Assistance Program with Health Advocate.
• Wellbeing program, BetterYou, to help you build healthy habits.
• Neurodiversity and caregiver support available to you and your family.
• Various discounts on everyday items and services.
• Benefits with additional eligibility requirements: Medical Coverage, 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The community you will join:

At H&R Block we remain committed to building a Connected Culture one in which trust, care, and connections are how we work together as we continue to create an environment where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic self to work every day and feels like they belong as part of a larger team.

You will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists! You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow and support each other.

H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

If you're looking to make an impact, H&R Block is the place for you.

*Enrollment?in?or completion of the H&R Block Income Tax Course or Tax Knowledge Assessment is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment.

Sponsored Job #66505

At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a high performing, connected culture, where everyone feels like they belong.

We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Next. This multi-year roadmap focuses on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. It is designed to elevate how we work, how we serve, and how we lead in our industry.

At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open.

Helping others is what we do best here, which means you will get to see the impact of your work firsthand. As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you will build client relationships that will grow stronger each year. Joining H&R Block as a seasonal Client Service Professional/Receptionist means you'll focus on how to wow clients now and in the future.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work flexible schedule and/or in multiple locations
• Sales/marketing experience

• Answer phones and greet clients in a personalized, friendly, and inviting manner
• Match clients with the best-suited tax professional for their needs
• Schedule clients how they would like to be scheduled
• Help to ensure all clients needs have been met during service both in person, over the phone or virtually
• Maintain office cleanliness and organization of resources with team members
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in a customer service environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Computer proficient with the ability to use Microsoft Office

At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, wellbeing and financial wellness needs.

• Employee Assistance Program with Health Advocate.
• Wellbeing program, BetterYou, to help you build healthy habits.
• Neurodiversity and caregiver support available to you and your family.
• Various discounts on everyday items and services.
• Benefits with additional eligibility requirements: Medical Coverage, 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

At H&R Block we remain committed to building a Connected Culture one in which trust, care, and connections are how we work together as we continue to create an environment where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic self to work every day and feels like they belong as part of a larger team.

You will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists! You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow and support each other.

H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

If you're looking to make an impact, H&R Block is the place for you.

Sponsored Job #66505

At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a high performing, connected culture, where everyone feels like they belong.

We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Next. This multi-year roadmap focuses on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. It is designed to elevate how we work, how we serve, and how we lead in our industry.

At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open.

Joining H&R Block as a Tax Associate means you will have the support of an expert team dedicated to providing you with the tax training you need to be successful. You will also have the freedom, flexibility, and extra earnings you will need to embrace what makes your life uniquely yours.

Conduct tax interviews with clients face to face and through virtual tools video, phone, chat, email

Prepare complete and accurate tax returns

Generate business growth, increase client retention, and offer additional products and services

Provide clients with IRS support

Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration

Grow your tax expertise

It would be even better if you also had:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Previous experience in a customer service or retail environment

Experience working in a fast-paced, supportive environment

Ability to work a minimum of 25-35 hours weekly throughout tax season and up to 40 hours during peak weeks

What you'll bring to the team:

Successful completion of the H&R Block Tax Knowledge Assessment or Income Tax Course1

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Comfort working with virtual tools video, phone and chat

Ability to effectively communicate in person, via phone and in writing

Must meet all other IRS and applicable state requirements

High school diploma / equivalent or higher

At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, wellbeing and financial wellness needs.

Employee Assistance Program with Health Advocate

Wellbeing program, BetterYou, to help you build healthy habits.

Neurodiversity and caregiver support available to you and your family.

Various discounts on everyday items and services.

Benefits with additional eligibility requirements: Medical Coverage, 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Community You Will Join:

At H&R Block we remain committed to building a Connected Culture one in which trust, care, and connections are how we work together as we continue to create an environment where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic self to work every day and feels like they belong as part of a larger team.

You will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists! You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow and support each other.

H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

If you're looking to make an impact, H&R Block is the place for you.

At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe in a high performing, connected culture, where everyone feels like they belong.

We strive to continuously improve our business and have committed to a long-term strategy and transformation plan known as Block Next. This multi-year roadmap focuses on innovation, client experience, and sustainable growth. It is designed to elevate how we work, how we serve, and how we lead in our industry.

At H&R Block, we're curious, creative, and always on the move. If you embrace challenges as opportunities and seek to make a meaningful difference where you live, work, and play, our door is always open.

Joining us as an Associate Team Leader, you'll support a single retail office during tax season to consistently exceed client expectations and provide daily operations direction for the tax office. You'll begin working a flexible part-time schedule in early December as you ramp up for the busy tax season and transition to a full-time schedule from January through April.

• Experience supervising or managing people
• History of delivering outstanding customer experiences

• Support the Multi-Unit Team Leader, serving as onsite point of contact for tax office associates and clients, ensuring quality and consistent execution that will allow us to promote the value of H&R Block
• Execute and hold all tax office associates accountable to Service Standards execution and client service experience, with escalation to the Multi-Unit Team Leader and District General Manager as necessary
• Serve as point of contact for onsite escalated client service concerns
• Ensure clients are scheduled properly and conflicts are resolved, with escalation to the Multi-Unit Team Leader and District General Manager as necessary
• Lead the office from the front desk, providing phone coverage and engaging with clients to deliver an outstanding experience
• Lead daily activities to ensure that all tax office associates are scheduled, and work is completed according to deadlines, with attention to quality standards, priorities and overall goals
• Lead daily huddles and communicate essential information to office associates

Your Expertise

• Prior experience working in customer service or similar role
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and manage day-to-day office operations
• Customer-centric mindset and strong communication skills
• Computer proficient with the ability to use MS Office
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude
• Able to work a flexible work schedule of 40 hours per week and flexibility based on business needs
• High school diploma / equivalent or higher

At H&R Block, we believe and invest in our people by committing to their total well-being. Our benefit offerings can help associates plan for their unique health, wellbeing and financial wellness needs.

• Employee Assistance Program with Health Advocate.
• Wellbeing program, BetterYou, to help you build healthy habits.
• Neurodiversity and caregiver support available to you and your family.
• Various discounts on everyday items and services.
• Benefits with additional eligibility requirements: Medical Coverage, 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The community you will join:

At H&R Block we remain committed to building a Connected Culture one in which trust, care, and connections are how we work together as we continue to create an environment where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic self to work every day and feels like they belong as part of a larger team.

You will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists! You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow and support each other.

H&R Block is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

If you're looking to make an impact, H&R Block is the place for you.

Sponsored Job #14425

Location: Hybrid: Los Angeles, Remote: Pacific Time Zone

Department: Game Design

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Game Designer to design, implement, and iterate core game systems that define how our AAA European football video game feels, behaves, and engages players — across gameplay, modes, progression, and meta structures. You’ll work hands-on within Unreal Engine (Blueprints and scripting) to prototype, tune, and ship systems while bridging the gap between creative design vision and engineering execution.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with designers, engineers, animators, UX, and production to ensure our football systems, from player mechanics to match-level logic, are robust, reusable, well-documented, and optimized for performance.

** All applications must include a Cover Letter. Please detail your past experience with Sports Game development and relevant soccer experience/fandom, if applicable. **

Experience:

• 3+ years of professional game design or technical design experience.
• Including work on at least one shipped title (AAA or high-quality).

What You'll Work On:

• Implement gameplay systems using Unreal Engine Blueprints and gameplay scripting, ensuring fidelity, performance, and scalability across content.
• Prototype new systems and features rapidly in editor and iterate based on feedback from design reviews and playtests.
• Collaborate with engineering to define architecture, data flow, and scripting standards for game systems.
• Tune system behavior for balance, player experience, and performance, using telemetry and designer instinct.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams (AI, animation, UX, economy, live ops) to ensure game systems integrate cleanly across features.
• Write clear documentation including design specs, variable definitions, use cases, and technical expectations.
• Debug gameplay logic and support QA in identifying issues, performance bottlenecks, and systemic edge cases.
• Support ongoing game content updates, seasonal content pipelines, and live tuning processes.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 workflows, including Blueprints and gameplay scripting.
• Strong understanding of gameplay systems design, including mechanics, progression logic, and modular systems.
• Ability to implement, test, and optimize systems in engine with iterative prototyping.
• Ability to work collaboratively with programmers and other designers to deliver system features.
• Solid documentation and communication skills, articulating design intent and technical constraints.
• Passion for football (soccer) games and understanding of how systems support player engagement.

Bonus Points:

• Experience working on sports titles or competitive multiplayer games.
• Familiarity with networked gameplay replication, gameplay abilities, and data-driven systems.
• Experience with Unreal Engine C++ integration, data asset workflows, and gameplay scripting conventions.
• Ability to leverage player data and analytics to refine systems over time.
• Experience designing systems for live content cadence, progression balance, and seasonal features.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to influence core systems in a major AAA football game and work on cutting-edge features.
• Cross-discipline collaboration with designers, engineers, and live operations teams.
• Competitive compensation, and benefits.
• Career growth opportunities into Senior or Lead Technical Design positions.

Location: Hybrid: Los Angeles, Remote: Pacific Time Zone

Department: Game Design

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.

We are looking for a talented Game Designer to help design and implement engaging game modes for a AAA European football video game built in Unreal Engine. You’ll contribute to the design and tuning of gameplay systems that shape how players experience match modes, progression structures, competitive features, and seasonal content.

You will collaborate with designers across systems, live ops, economy, UX, and engineering to ensure game modes are intuitive, fun, and deeply connected to football culture and player motivations.

** NOTE: All applications must include a Cover Letter. Please detail your past experience with Sports Game development and relevant soccer experience/fandom, if applicable. **

Experience:

• 2–5 years of professional game design experience on shipped titles.
• At least 1 shipped AAA title, bonus points for sports titles.

What You'll Work On:

• Work with lead designers to design, prototype, and tune game mode mechanics, rulesets, and progression structures that deliver compelling player experiences.
• Use Unreal Engine tools (Blueprints and gameplay scripting) to prototype and test gameplay features inside the engine.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline partners (engineering, UX, animation, economy) to implement and polish game mode features.
• Contribute to documentation including design specs, tuning notes, and mode rule definitions.
• Participate in playtests and use feedback and player telemetry to evolve and balance systems.
• Maintain knowledge of contemporary football titles and player expectations to inform mode design.
• Support iteration throughout development, balancing mode depth with accessibility and replayability.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 workflows, including Blueprints and gameplay implementation.
• Strong understanding of game mode design, progression loops, and player engagement systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with programmers and other designers.
• Passion for football (soccer) games and appreciation of how different game modes drive engagement.

Bonus Points:

• Experience designing online or competitive game modes, progression systems, or live features.
• Comfortable working with data and telemetry to drive design decisions.
• Familiarity with football culture, leagues, progression expectations, and live content pacing.
• Experience with prototyping tools or scripting languages beyond Blueprints.
• Experience contributing to documentation and tuning spreadsheets.

What We Offer:

• A chance to define cutting-edge football game modes at a AAA level.
• Collaboration with an experienced team across design, UX, engineering, and live ops.
• Competitive salary, and benefits.
• Opportunity for professional growth into senior design roles.

Location: Hybrid: Los Angeles, Remote: Pacific Time Zone

Department: Game Design

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.

We’re seeking a seasoned Senior Game Designer - Game Systems to drive the design and implementation of advanced gameplay systems for a next-generation AAA European football video game built in Unreal Engine 5. You will conceptualize, prototype, tune, and polish interconnected systems that define how the game feels and plays across gameplay mechanics, progression, meta features, and player engagement loops.

You’ll work closely with engineers, animators, AI designers, UX, and production to ensure systems are robust, performant, and deeply aligned with the total football experience. This role requires strong systems thinking, Unreal Engine proficiency, and a passion for football that shows in both design insight and execution.

** NOTE: All applications must include a Cover Letter. Please detail your past experience with Sports Game development and relevant soccer experience/fandom, if applicable. **

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional game design experience, with meaningful ownership of gameplay or systems features on shipped titles.
• At least 2 shipped AAA titles, bonus points for sports titles.

What You'll Work On:

• Design and own complex game systems such as player mechanics, controls, progression loops, mode rules, match logic, meta interactions, and balancing frameworks.
• Prototype and iterate features using Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints; C++ exposure a plus) to explore, validate, and polish systems.
• Collaborate with engineering to define technical requirements and implementation plans, ensuring your designs are feasible and maintainable in UE5.
• Partner with AI and animation teams to integrate systems with player behavior, character movement, and tactical responses.
• Tune systems using playtest feedback and telemetry data to achieve engaging and fair gameplay across modes.
• Deliver detailed design documentation, system diagrams, and tuning guidelines for cross-discipline reference.
• Work closely with UX and live ops to surface system states and progression in ways that feel intuitive to players.
• Mentor and guide other designers in systems methodology and UE5 workflows.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in designing and tuning interconnected game systems (Progression, balancing, meta loops, etc.).
• Hands-on proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 workflows, particularly Blueprints, and familiarity with scripting/design implementation.
• Strong analytical mindset—comfortable analyzing player behavior, balancing large systems, and iterating based on data and playtests.
• Deep knowledge of football and football games (e.g., understanding of team tactics, player roles, ball mechanics, game flow, and competitive balance).
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Bonus Points:

• Experience on a sports or competitive multiplayer title, especially football/soccer games.
• Exposure to C++ within Unreal Engine and ability to collaborate closely with engineers on technical design solutions.
• Familiarity with live service design, seasonal content, or event-driven progression systems.
• Experience using analytics tools or telemetry to inform and refine design decisions.
• Prior mentoring or team leadership roles within design.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to shape the core systems behind a next-generation AAA European football franchise.
• Highly collaborative environment with top designers, programmers, animators, and technical teams.
• Competitive compensation, and benefits.
• Career growth into leadership or cross-discipline strategic design roles.

Location: Hybrid: Los Angeles, Remote: Pacific Time Zone

Department: Game Design

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.

We’re looking for a Game Designer - Live Ops to help drive the design and execution of dynamic live content, events, and engagement systems for our AAA European football video game built in Unreal Engine 5. You’ll work closely with cross-discipline teams to launch compelling in-game experiences that boost engagement, retention, and long-term player satisfaction.

This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys balancing creative live events with data-informed iteration and thrives in a collaborative environment focused on continuous live service excellence.

** NOTE: All applications must include a Cover Letter. Please detail your past experience with Sports Game development and relevant soccer experience/fandom, if applicable. **

Experience:

• 2+ years of professional experience in game design, including live ops, event design, or related fields.
• At least 1 shipped AAA title, bonus points for sports titles.

What You'll Work On:

• Design and implement live events, campaigns, challenges, missions, and thematic content that drive player engagement and retention.
• Configure and tune live ops content within tools and pipelines, supporting seamless integration with core gameplay and progression systems.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, production, analytics, and monetization teams to launch live updates and seasonal content.
• Iterate live content based on player data and analytics to improve experiences and achieve KPIs (e.g., engagement, retention, revenue).
• Ensure live ops initiatives are aligned with the game’s economy, progression, UX, and overall design vision.
• Write clear, structured design documentation and communicate your ideas effectively to stakeholders.
• Participate in the live ops lifecycle from concept to post-launch tuning and optimization.

Requirements:

• Experience designing live events, content updates, or engagement features for live games (AAA or live service preferred).
• Strong understanding of player engagement loops, live content pacing, and retention strategies.
• Ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving live game demands.
• Comfortable working with analytics and using data to inform design iterations and improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate live ops design and rationale.
• Passion for football games and understanding of how live content supports player excitement and longevity.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with live servicing in a live service or free-to-play game context.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 workflows and how design connects to content pipelines.
• Experience integrating live ops features with economy systems, progression, and monetization.
• Basic experience with tools such as spreadsheets, analytics dashboards, and event scheduling systems.

What We Offer:

• A role on a globally anticipated AAA European football title with long-term live support.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced designers, engineers, and live ops specialists.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Growth and development opportunities into senior live ops or systems design positions.

Location: Hybrid: Los Angeles, Remote: Pacific Time Zone

Department: Game Design

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio. We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5.

We are seeking a Game Designer - Economy to help design and balance the in-game economy for our AAA European football title developed in Unreal Engine 5. You’ll work on systems that define how players earn, spend, and progress through the game, ensuring a fun, fair, and engaging progression experience that supports long-term player engagement and economic health. Your work will influence reward structures, currency flows, seasonal content, and player motivation loops that keep players invested in the game.

** NOTE: All applications must include a Cover Letter. Please detail your past experience with Sports Game development and relevant soccer experience/fandom, if applicable. **

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in game design, including roles focused on economy, progression, or balancing systems (AAA or live service experience preferred).
• At least 1 shipped AAA title preferred, bonus points for sports titles.

What You'll Work On:

• Design and balance in-game economies, including player earnings, currency flows, reward pacing, and progression structures that align with game vision and player expectations.
• Build and maintain models, spreadsheets, and simulations to represent economic flows and outcomes, helping to inform design decisions and tuning.
• Collaborate with game designers, live ops teams, and engineers to ensure economy systems integrate smoothly with gameplay mechanics, progression, and live content updates.
• Analyze economic data, player behavior, and KPIs to identify friction points, balance issues, or opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to defining reward structures, progression loops, and player incentives that support both engagement and retention.
• Create clear documentation for economy systems, assumptions, design decisions, and tuning rationale for implementation by development teams.
• Participate in playtests and iterate designs based on feedback and performance metrics.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and modeling skills, including comfort with spreadsheets and economic simulations.
• Understanding of reward loops, progression pacing, and player motivation models for modern games.
• Ability to communicate concepts and design rationale clearly in both written and verbal form.
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• Passion for football games and knowledge of how progression and economy should support meaningful, long-term player engagement.

Bonus Points:

• Experience working with or in Unreal Engine 5 workflows or tools (data assets, config systems, scripting).
• Familiarity with live service economies, seasonal content, or ongoing content updates.
• Basic data analysis skills using BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau) or analytics dashboards.
• Experience with telemetry or A/B testing to validate tuning decisions.

What We Offer:

• A chance to work on a high-profile AAA football franchise and drive key systems that impact millions of players.
• Close collaboration with top designers, engineers, and live ops experts.
• Competitive salary, and benefits.
• Growth opportunities into senior design or specialized economy roles.