Senior Game Designer: Lead Creative & Live Ops

Netflix; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Netflix in Carson City seeks a Senior Game Designer to shape player experience across genres, balancing art, narrative and gameplay. You will guide teams, liaise with producers, and ensure IP alignment with Netflix standards.

The role requires 3+ years in game design or creative management, plus experience with distributed teams and persuasive leadership without formal authority. Salary is hourly and market-based, with negotiation on compensation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in game design or creative management roles.
• Experience working with distributed or outside teams.
• Ability to persuade without relying on positional authority.
• Strong understanding of game design problems and tailoring solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with producers to provide design, art, audio and narrative feedback for high-quality games.
• Identify innovative priorities, risks and opportunities to guide game development toward creative excellence.
• Communicate game pillars (player, actions, significance) across genres and audiences.
• Collaborate with external developers to ensure Netflix IP is well-represented in game variants and tone.

Skills

Game design

Team leadership

Live service design

Player psychology

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Netflix in Carson City seeks a Senior Game Designer to shape player experience across genres, balancing art, narrative and gameplay. You will guide teams, liaise with producers, and ensure IP alignment with Netflix standards.

The role requires 3+ years in game design or creative management, plus experience with distributed teams and persuasive leadership without formal authority. Salary is hourly and market-based, with negotiation on compensation.