AVAILABLE POSITIONS Game Design Director – Midcore
Zynga is looking for an experienced Game Design Director – Midcore to work
on a new IP based mobile game. This role leads and participates in direct
design and creative input on content and system design in the game.
Main Responsibilities
Own, drive, and communicate the vision for the game
Lead and grow a team of designers
Create, model, and tune sophisticated systems and economies
Design and balance game pinches, inflows and outflows
Work closely with all team members to design and prototype new gameplay
and systems
Create and improve tools to make the design pipeline faster and more
efficient for the team
Be the advocate of good design practices across the studio
Create or adapt leading game features to work with an existing game
Pitch new ideas to the team/ lead brainstorming sessions
Analyze real-time feedback and metrics, and adjust game designs
accordingly while maintaining a live game economy
Work with product managers, developers and artists to lead all aspects of
the implementation of new features and systems
Write user experience stories and create wireframe screens and flows
Remain up-to-date with Game Design literature and standard methodologies
to be an evangelist for the craft of Game Design
Desired Skills and Experience
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Expert with math, levels, and formulas in game environment
Possesses an extensive knowledge of games and strategies
Solid knowledge of game balancing and pacing
Translates direct consumer insights, market data, and analysis into
creative design solutions
Passionate gamer
2+ shipped games
What we offer you:
Competitive salary and generous bonus plan
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
401K Company Match Contribution
Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits
Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
Family planning support program
Generous paid maternity/parental leave
Subsidized Back-up child care
Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
Flexible working hours on many teams
Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players
We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a
diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition,
disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.
We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds
to join us!
We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner
consistent with applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in
the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions,
and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us
at [email protected] to request an accommodation associated with
your application for an open position.
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