Game Design Director

Scopely is looking for a superstar Game Design Director to join our Star Trek Fleet Command team in Barcelona, on a hybrid basis. We can support with visa sponsorship and relocation assistance from any location. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing, and innovating in the mobile games industry, connecting millions of players around the world daily. Star Trek Fleet Command is a standout success in the gaming industry. Launched in 2018, our in-house developed 4X MMO has continually evolved, earning its place as one of the top-grossing games on the market. Our next chapter is bold: we’re evolving the traditional 4X experience in STFC — and we need a bold design leader to shape the content and loops our players engage with on a daily basis. As a Game Design Director on STFC, you’ll own the standards, direction, and experiences that define how millions of players experience growth and mastery across our monthly content releases and beyond. Become the design owner and leader behind our content pipeline, directing designers and live ops specialists in crafting compelling experiences for our players Guide teams through the creative process, ensuring they can hit the vision of the game and deliver upon player and product needs with accuracy Manage and mentor designers in systems and economy design to elevate our standards and craft incredible experiences Fostering a high-performance culture within the department through leadership, people development, and team engagement. Shape the design process to ensure the standards of players are met and exceeded Work with design leaders to shape the future of the game economy Evaluate performance using data, player feedback, and your own playtest experience Design for scale: plan for long-term content extensibility and system health 5+ years of game design leadership experience Proven experience in F2P systems design and progression modelling 8+ years of experience designing systems or economies for live, F2P games (preferably MMO, 4X, or strategy genres) Deep experience and mastery of complex game economies in F2P Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a design team Experience with all aspects of game design discipline: concept, game progression, interface, monetization, and retention Ability to translate KPI targets and data into design direction for teams A positive, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to game development Familiarity with SQL, scripting, or simulation tools Love for Star Trek, sci-fi, or highly strategic social games Previous work on alliance or co-op systems in large-scale games Please ensure that the résumé/CV you attach is written in English. At Scopely, we create games for everyone
- and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that 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” Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.
Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Scopely Explore games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come. Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play. Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.
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