Principal Game Designer - Midcore

AVAILABLE POSITIONS Principal Game Designer – Midcore

Zynga is looking for an experienced Principal Game Designer to work on an unannounced 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 system vision for the game

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

Game programming background a plus

What we offer you

Competitive salary, bonus plan and, ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

401K Company Match Contribution

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

Telemedicine, Virtual mental health, Emotional Support Services, EAP, and neurodiversity support programs

Family building new parent & menopause support

Global Fitness Reimbursement program

Global Wellbeing Program

Charitable Giving and Volunteer Program

Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves

Back-up childcare

Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees

Flexible working hours on many teams

Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups

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, colour, 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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