Game Design Director

hace 6 días

España Socialpoint A tiempo completo

Ready for your next adventure?
SocialPoint is looking for a Design Director to join the Dragon City team in our headquarters in sunny Barcelona.
At SocialPoint, we are passionate about creating games that bring joy to players worldwide. As a global community of game enthusiasts, we push the boundaries of the mobile gaming industry, delivering engaging experiences that connect millions daily. We are proud members of the Take-Two Interactive and Zynga family, and we are on a mission to offer a great gaming experience and bring fun to everyone
Dragon City is SocialPoint's flagship title and our premier breeding and battling game. Its wide variety of dragons and magical islands has captivated millions of players worldwide, making it the most popular breeding game in the stores with a highly engaged and passionate community. Are you ready to elevate this globally beloved, top-grossing franchise to new heights?
As the Design Director, you will report directly to the GM and lead a team of talented designers while collaborating with product leaders, engineers, and artists. Your mission is to develop fun, engaging, and immersive experiences that influence and evolve player behaviors. You will offer a design vision for the game, collaborating with the GM to create a narrative for the roadmap from the players' experience perspective.
Main Responsibilities

Own and drive the game's vision, ensuring it aligns with overall goals. Clearly communicate this vision to the team and stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding and commitment.
Propose new ideas to the team and lead brainstorming sessions. Develop user experience stories, and create wireframe screens and workflows.
Ensure every feature is supported by optimal design solutions rooted in a deep understanding of player motivations, behavior drivers, product goals, and design levers.
Lead and grow a team of designers by providing mentorship, fostering a collaborative environment, and supporting professional development. Encourage creativity and innovation, set clear goals, and ensure the team has the resources and guidance needed to excel.
Establish and prioritize goals, offer guidance throughout the development process, and approve finalized design work. Work with product managers, developers, and artists to lead all aspects of the implementation of new features and systems.
Create and enhance tools to streamline and accelerate the design pipeline, ensuring the team can work more efficiently and effectively. Continuously evaluate existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions that optimize workflow and productivity.
Analyze real-time feedback and metrics to refine game designs, ensuring they remain engaging and balanced. Adjust designs as needed while maintaining a stable and thriving live game economy.
Be an advocate of good design practices across the studio. Remain up-to-date with Game Design literature and standard methodologies to be an evangelist for the craft of Game Design.

Desired Skills and Experience

Effective communicator with outstanding verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Highly proficient with mathematical concepts and formula creation in a game environment.
Proven history of designing systems that influence player behaviors and achieve key product performance indicators.
Expert in crafting features, systems, core game loops, economies, and meta-designs to foster and enhance positive player behaviors.
Excels in a live service game environment, adept at making adjustments based on feedback from an active community.
Solid experience in the gaming industry in a design role, contributing meaningfully to multiple released titles.
Extensive experience leading a diverse and skilled design team.
Proven track record of successfully shipping games.

What's in it for you as a Socialpointer?

Hybrid working model from home and office. You need to live within commuting distance of our Barcelona office to attend important meetings and events.
Relocation support to help you move to Barcelona, if you're not already here.
An impressive 25 days of annual leave, not including public holidays.
An additional 5 days of annual leave during Christmas.
A generous meal allowance to restore your energy.
Private medical insurance for you and your family to keep your health bar full.
Choose from the latest iOS or Android device upon joining (phone or tablet).
Free language lessons in English and Spanish.
Spotify Premium to add a special soundtrack to your adventure.
Legendary social events and parties to let off some steam.
Personal development is key for us: enjoy a significant budget to enhance your skills and knowledge, providing real growth opportunities

Benefits
Coming to work in the office? Don't worry – we have you covered. Check out some of our onsite benefits:

Gym Facilities: Want to stay in shape? We have state-of-the-art gym facilities so you can level up your build stats.
New Office: Enjoy our brand-new office, complete with top-tier amenities, including a professional barista and delicious breakfast options.
Onsite Physiotherapist: Book an appointment with our onsite physiotherapist for any aches and pains.
Onsite Hairdressers: Drop by our onsite hairdressers for a trim (and forget your wallet; it's a Guild perk).

The list just goes on & on... so get your game on and apply now Click "apply" to level up and submit your application in English.
Socialpoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You're welcome on the team no matter where you're from, who you like, what you look like, or if you prefer Xbox over Playstation. We hire based on your qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. Our games are for everyone, and so is our workplace.

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