Lead Game Designer

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

* 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

**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