Remote Lead Game Designer

Summary

Join PeopleFun, a Dallas-based game studio, as a Lead Game Designer to spearhead design efforts on the flagship title Wordscapes, growing the player community and designing high-quality features.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in game design; with 5+ years within the mobile-casual, Free to Play (F2P) genre
• 3+ years experience in a design leadership role including managing/mentoring junior designers
• Demonstrated professional understanding of Unity and version control
• Demonstrated ability to design & launch successful features within a live, mobile game environment
• High degree of ownership and accountability of game feature quality and good design
• Motivated and passionate about mobile game development

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion a consistent design vision for Wordscapes
• Stay updated on free-to-play game design best practices
• Actively partner with the team leads and GM to determine business & community goals, while designing corresponding features
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of two existing game designers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work
• Analyze data, player feedback, and user insights to refine and improve game designs that will drive and balance impactful business results and player satisfaction
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions with the team to generate new ideas and solutions
• Document new features for communication & maintenance purposes
• Collaborate with User Experience to design & execute playtests of new features
• Be an advocate for the player and optimal gameplay experience
• Design & create functional and satisfying UX flows
• Guide accepted designs from concept through final in-game implementation, iterating in response to data & product insights
• Capable of managing and tuning game economy and balance with both existing and new features, ensuring seamless integration and an eye for sustainability
• Hire, train, and mentor junior game designers should team expansion be necessary
• Foster an inclusive culture for idea-sharing

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Google suite (specifically Drive and Sheets)
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills are a plus
• Prior experience and interest in designing puzzles for a casual audience, & especially word games & puzzles

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Performance Bonuses
• 401K Match Policy
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Wellness Stipend
• Free Lunch each Friday
• Generous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly Culture
• Annual Credits for Professional Development & In-App Purchases