Zynga is looking for an highly experienced game design leader to create all new social games and experiences. The Director of Design is the chief creative officer of a large, successful franchise or multiple titles. Qualified candidates should have at least 5 years of experience shipping games and fluent in the emerging social game space.
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Report to the General Manager or Senior Director of Product as the chief leader of creative and game design concepts
Creates and holds the vision of the game and its long term creative goals
Acts as the representative of the player and player experience
Partners with Sr. Product Managers to deliver on the team’s business goals
Directs and leads a game design team
Mentors other designers and helps them achieve results
Establishes and innovates on process in order to create world class game features
Contributes to franchise or studio strategy
Create and pitch new game concepts and create buy-in among the team
Required Skills:
4+ years in game development, at least 1 in a lead capacity
Master of multiple disciplines of game design, such as narrative, systems, controls or levels
Excellent ability to communicate ideas and pitch games, as well as engage with the CEO
Ability to learn and understand the principles of product management and how they relate to game design
Expert with math and formulas in game environment
Leadership experience with an experienced design team
Passionate gamer, especially for casual and social games
Total understanding of the mass market and how to design for it
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