AVAILABLE POSITIONS Game Design Director
Zynga is looking for an experienced Game Design Director to work on a new
mobile title. This role owns the game design vision from concept through to
game launch, and is involved in hands-on design work, developing and
socializing a creative framework, and building and leading a team.
Main Responsibilities
Own, drive, and communicate the creative vision for a new game
Define game pillars, systems map, player journey, and related design
foundation
Work closely with all team members to design, prototype, and evaluate
gameplay and systems
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 division leadership/lead brainstorming sessions on the
team
Work with product managers, developers and artists to lead all aspects of
the development process
Hold a high quality bar and give feedback on user experience stories and
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
Experience building and leading creative teams
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to simultaneously handle complex design challenges across multiple
projects / feature areas
Expert in synthesizing audience insights and market data into creative
frameworks
Possesses an extensive knowledge of the casual games market
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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