Remote Senior Game Design Consultant

Summary

Join Unity as a Senior Game Design Consultant and leverage your extensive experience to lead clients in elevating their games' KPIs through expert guidance and strategic recommendations.

Requirements

• Extensive Experience in Game Design: Proven track record in senior game design roles, with a strong understanding of free-to-play models, ad-based monetization, and live-ops
• Expertise in Data-Driven Design: Skilled at interpreting data and using insights to guide design decisions
• Exceptional Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to clearly convey complex ideas and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong Analytical and Strategic Thinking Abilities: Deep understanding of game economy design, player engagement, and monetization strategies, with a focus on maximizing both player experience and revenue
• Proven Leadership Skills: Experience managing client relationships and navigating challenging situations with diplomacy

Responsibilities

• Lead Client Engagements: Partner with clients to provide advanced, tailored advice that improves game design, monetization, and player engagement
• Conduct Comprehensive Game Audits: Oversee game teardowns, evaluating game mechanics, monetization strategies, and retention features, and providing actionable feedback
• Collaborate with Analysts and Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Unity analysts to develop data-informed game design strategies
• Deliver High-Impact Presentations: Create and present detailed reports and recommendations to clients, highlighting findings and suggested improvements
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Continuously monitor gaming market trends, player preferences, and emerging technologies, integrating these insights into client recommendations and team discussions
• Contribute to Thought Leadership: Occasionally we speak at events and write blogs, articles, and other industry-related content to share insights and establish thought leadership within the gaming community

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UI/UX and Accessibility Best Practices: Familiarity with designing user-friendly and accessible game interfaces
• Experience with Advanced Analytics Tools: Proficiency in using analytics software and tools to interpret game data and support recommendations
• Familiarity with a Variety of Game Genres: Versatile design skill set that can be applied across different types of mobile game genres