AVAILABLE POSITIONS Senior Level Game Designer
Careers Category : Game Design
Careers location : Austin, TX; Bay Area, CA; Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; Eugene, OR; Toronto, Canada
Connected Worker Type : Connected
R 113677
Position Overview
Are you a passionate game developer with a pioneering mindset? Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and love the thrill of creating something new?
If so, Zynga, one of the largest and most innovative mobile game development studios, invites you to join our cutting-edge Mid-Core Game Division for an unannounced new game.
At Zynga’s Mid-Core Division, we craft a diverse array of captivating mobile games enjoyed by millions around the globe.
Now, we're forging new ground with an exciting 3D action game and seeking talented, self-starting developers to help us bring this vision to life.
This is more than just a job it’s an opportunity to join a team of highly skilled, diverse professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming.
In this role, you'll leverage your wide range of skills to create engaging, high-quality gaming experiences. You'll collaborate with like-minded innovators in a supportive environment that values creativity, initiative, and diverse perspectives.
If you're ready to take on new challenges and be a part of something groundbreaking, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of mid-core mobile gaming.
Zynga is looking for a Senior Level Designer to join this exciting, action packed unannounced game!. Qualified candidates will have experience with mobile, console, and / or PC games and are fluent in game design practices and overall game development.
Main Responsibilities
- Craft, tune and implement top down action levels
- Tune and model complex systems using Excel
- Create or adapt leading game features to work with an existing game engine
- Pitch new ideas to the team / hold brainstorming sessions
- Writing specs. Rewriting specs. Ability to produce a complete design document ready for art and coding
- Work with product managers, developers, and artists to oversee and assist with the implementation of new features and systems
- Remain up-to-date with game design literature, new mobile titles, and best practices to be an evangelist for the craft of game design
- Experience with free to play games a plus
- Ability to design features with the player in mind
Desired Skills and Experience
- Passionate gamer with a real knowledge and love of mobile gaming
- Experience or knowledge of mobile games, traditional board games, social games, and console / PC games
- Proficiency working in Unity
- Understanding of systems, mechanics and feature design
- Expert or exposure to math and formulas in game environment
- Strong knowledge of game balancing and pacing
- 2+ shipped games preferred
- Game programming background preferred but not mandatory
- Passion for games and desire to create fun and engaging experiences
- Desire to continue to learn and grow as a designer, take critique, be humble, and respectful of peers
- Great teammate and fun to work with
What we offer you :
- Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
- RRSP / DPSP company match contribution (Canada)
- Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
- Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
- Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
- Global Fitness reimbursement program
- Global Wellbeing Program
- Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
- Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
- Family planning support program
- Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
- Subsidized Back-up child care (US)
- Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
- Flexible working hours on many teams
- Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
- Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players