Game Design Director - Midcore

Zynga
June 04, 2023
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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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