Lead Game Designer

Scopely is looking for a Lead Game Designer to serve on and elevate our new game Monopoly Go This is an on-site role based in Seville,  Spain on a hybrid basis.  Any past experience in any mobile game genre or PC games are welcomed as long as you bring deep expertise in social features. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. Monopoly GO is one of the biggest casual games of all time and a key franchise that has just become Scopely's largest game enjoyed by millions of players. The team is based in Europe and the US, and works every day to create captivating new experiences for our players.  What We're Looking For  Design engaging player interactions by developing systems and mechanics that foster meaningful connections between players. Enhance social connectivity by creating innovative features that encourage players to connect and interact. Conceptualize and implement friendship systems that build and reward in-game friendships, promoting ongoing engagement and social bonding Foster community growth: Build mechanics and features that encourage the formation of vibrant in-game communities. Encourage cooperative gameplay: Design multiplayer and co-op features that enable players to work together and share memorable experiences Support retention through social engagement: Drive player retention by integrating social dynamics that inspire players to return and interact regularly Balance competition and collaboration: Create game elements that allow for friendly competition while strengthening bonds through cooperative interactions At least 5-6 years of experience in similar role What You'll Do Deeply analyze and understand player data and feedback to advise design choices Maintain a Product Owner attitude, ensuring all designs align with player needs, franchise strategy, and business objectives Utilize your creative skills to develop innovative features and generate valuable insights Translate high-level concepts into detailed and actionable game design plans Build comprehensive game design documentation including feature specifications, user flows, and prototypes Continuously update working feature specs to maintain clarity and precision, ensuring they are accessible to the entire development team Stay abreast of market trends and processes to improve our game design and introduce fresh ideas Work closely with Art, UX and Product teams to maintain a cohesive visual style and identity across game features Partner with UI artists to craft clear, engaging, and visually appealing user interfaces Collaborate with artists, technical artists, and engineers to refine and optimize the design implementation process About Us Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO," "Star Trek Fleet Command," "Stumble Guys," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Yahtzee With Buddies," among others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies," Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents. Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy. For more information on Scopely, visit: Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request