Senior Level Game Designer

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zynga Full time
Game Designer Opportunity at Zynga

Zynga, a leading mobile game development studio, is seeking a talented Senior Level Game Designer to join our Mid-Core Game Division. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating engaging, high-quality gaming experiences that captivate millions of players worldwide.

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 and hold brainstorming sessions
  • Write and rewrite specs, producing 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
  • Stay 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 is 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 environments
  • 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:
  • 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

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