Lead Game Designer - Merge 2 Vision & Live Ops

Zyngacareers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Company bonus scheme

Relocation assistance for UK moves

Onsite chef serving meals

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan (dental & optical

Consoles & technology

Job summary

Zynga is seeking a Lead Game Designer to steer a brand-new Merge 2 title from 0-to-1 development through soft launch and live operations. You will own the creative vision, architect the core loop, progression, and meta-game, and later manage daily economy balance, events, and monetization to drive long-term retention.

You will lead a design team, collaborate with product, engineering, and art, and refine tools and processes to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with outstanding verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proven history of designing systems that influence player behaviors and achieve key product performance indicators.
• Expert in crafting features, systems, core game loops, economies, and meta-designs.
• Extensive experience leading a diverse and skilled design team.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping games.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the game's vision, aligning it with product goals and communicating it clearly to the team and stakeholders to build shared commitment.
• Lead ideation and brainstorming, and translate player motivations and behavior into user experience stories, wireframes, and optimal feature design.
• Mentor and grow a team of designers, fostering a collaborative, creative environment with clear goals and strong execution standards.
• Partner with product, engineering, and art to guide features from concept through implementation, reviewing and approving final designs.
• Improve design tools and processes to streamline the pipeline and boost team efficiency and productivity.
• Use live feedback and analytics to refine systems, maintain a balanced game economy, and champion design best practices across the studio.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Leadership

Live service design

Analytical mindset

Job description

Zynga is seeking a Lead Game Designer to steer a brand-new Merge 2 title from 0-to-1 development through soft launch and live operations. You will own the creative vision, architect the core loop, progression, and meta-game, and later manage daily economy balance, events, and monetization to drive long-term retention.

You will lead a design team, collaborate with product, engineering, and art, and refine tools and processes to improve efficiency.