Lead Game Designer

Big Fish Games

(Seattle, Washington)

Job Posting Details

Summary

We’re seeking a Lead Game Designer with a successful track record in designing Free to Play mobile games with an emphasis on casual gameplay. In this position, you will lead the design efforts of project with a constantly evolving live game service. Being a lead designer in a highly successful studio, the candidate must demonstrate an ability to work both collaboratively as well as autonomously and have exemplary communication skills

Responsibilities

* Be the lead designer on a highly successful Studios game and work with a team to take it to the next level of success
* Review current design and define and collaboratively develop new game design and tune elements informed by key metrics from game data analysts, product manager, user testing, production, artists and engineers
* Work in a highly iterative environment where you will design, release, test and change games based on ever changing data and player behavior through both qualitative and quantitate data.
* You should have a background in feature design, and be able to create fun gameplay mechanics that drive real social engagement.
* Lead the game's creative evolution as a live product.
* Effectively articulate the vision and goals to team members, support teams, and management. Thoughtfully evaluate all feedback to incorporate or refute relevant ideas with sound reasoning/data.
* Collaborate with the team to design, implement, balance, and tune the game experience.
* Propose and create fun, innovative game ideas and designs targeted at the casual F2P gamer audience.
* Create the best-in-class game in this genre. A successful candidate will have a deep passion for games and an innate desire to always learn

Be the lead designer on a highly successful Studios game and work with a team to take it to the next level of success
Review current design and define and collaboratively develop new game design and tune elements informed by key metrics from game data analysts, product manager, user testing, production, artists and engineers
Work in a highly iterative environment where you will design, release, test and change games based on ever changing data and player behavior through both qualitative and quantitate data.
You should have a background in feature design, and be able to create fun gameplay mechanics that drive real social engagement.
Lead the game's creative evolution as a live product.
Effectively articulate the vision and goals to team members, support teams, and management. Thoughtfully evaluate all feedback to incorporate or refute relevant ideas with sound reasoning/data.
Collaborate with the team to design, implement, balance, and tune the game experience.
Propose and create fun, innovative game ideas and designs targeted at the casual F2P gamer audience.
Create the best-in-class game in this genre. A successful candidate will have a deep passion for games and an innate desire to always learn

Ideal Candidate

Skills, experience and educational requirements:

5+ years of professional game design experience
At least 3 years combined experience on a successfully shipped title in more than one of the following areas on mobile and canvas environments:
- F2P game design
- Casual game design
- Live services support
Demonstrable expertise at solving problems through collaboration, consensus, and prioritization
Excellent communication skills; ability to be proactive and assertive in a diplomatic manner
A passion for all things F2P with a balanced passion for long term fun and engaging mechanics
Intuitive grasp of appealing interaction design and social dynamics is also desired
Bachelors or equivalent degree required