Senior Game Designer

About the role

We are seeking a talented Senior Game Designer to join our dynamic team in Barcelona, Spain. This position involves contributing to the development of an exciting, yet-to-be-announced cross-platform Strategy and ARPG game. The ideal candidate will take charge of both the creative and technical aspects of the project, working in a hybrid model that allows for three days of in-office collaboration each week.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Spearhead the design and execution of innovative game features, guiding them from the initial idea stage through to their final launch.
• Collaborate closely with production teams, product managers, and creative leads to achieve defined key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop game frameworks that are designed to sustain player interest and engagement over extended periods, particularly over five-year lifecycles.
• Utilize data-driven insights to influence feature roadmaps and enhance optimization strategies for the game.
• Produce high-caliber design outputs for a prestigious mobile gaming title that is recognized globally.
• Conduct thorough playtests and gather feedback to refine gameplay mechanics and enhance user experience.
• Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on best practices in game design and development.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor strategies to ensure our game remains competitive and innovative.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment between design, engineering, and marketing teams.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation to support the development process and ensure clarity among team members.
• Analyze player data post-launch to inform ongoing updates and feature enhancements.
• Champion a player-first approach in all design decisions, ensuring that player satisfaction is at the forefront of our development efforts.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in roles such as Product Manager or Feature Designer within the gaming industry.
• Demonstrated success in both pre-launch and post-launch phases of game development.
• Extensive knowledge in crafting progression systems, reward mechanisms, and game economies that enhance player engagement.
• Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and work collaboratively with various specialized teams.
• Strong understanding of the mobile gaming landscape and familiarity with current trends and best practices.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the capability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice to have

• A background in art, technology, or design that complements game development.
• Experience in developing monetization strategies for live games to maximize revenue potential.
• Skills in prototyping and creating user flow systems that enhance gameplay experience.
• Familiarity with system-driven narrative design that allows players to shape their own stories.
• Knowledge of managing event-driven live operations to keep player engagement high.
• Experience in mentoring and developing the skills of other designers in the team.
• A personal passion for playing free-to-play strategy games, which can inform design decisions.

Skills & tools

• Expertise in feature design, systems design, and economy design.
• Proficient in data analysis to inform design choices and game balance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to navigate complex team dynamics.
• Experience with prototyping tools and methodologies to visualize game concepts effectively.

Practical notes

• Scopely prioritizes a secure hiring process and will never request payment or financial details from candidates.
• All official communications regarding the hiring process will come from an email address that ends with @scopely.com.
• If you receive any suspicious requests, please report them to recruiting@scopely.com for verification.

We look forward to your application and the possibility of you joining our innovative team at Scopely, where we are dedicated to creating engaging and memorable gaming experiences for players around the world.

About the company

Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world's most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time "MONOPOLY GO! " and "Pokémon GO," along with "Stumble Guys," "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," "WWE Champions," the Scrabble® franchise, "Yahtzee® With Buddies," and many others.