Senior Game Designer at Scopely.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Senior Game Designer to join our dynamic team in Barcelona, Spain. This position involves contributing to the development of an exciting, yet-to-be-announced cross-platform Strategy and ARPG game. The adecuado candidate will take charge of both the creative and technical aspects of the project, working in a hybrid model that allows for three days of in-office collaboration each week.

Key facts

Location: Barcelona, Spain Engagement: Hybrid (3 days per week in-office)

What you'll do

- Spearhead the design and execution of innovative game features, guiding them from the initial idea stage through to their final launch.
- Collaborate closely with production teams, product managers, and creative leads to achieve defined key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Develop game frameworks that are designed to sustain player interest and engagement over extended periods, particularly over five-year lifecycles.
- Utilize data-driven insights to influence feature roadmaps and enhance optimization strategies for the game.
- Produce high-caliber design outputs for a prestigious mobile gaming title that is recognized globally.
- Conduct thorough playtests and gather feedback to refine gameplay mechanics and enhance user experience.
- Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on best practices in game design and development.
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitor strategies to ensure our game remains competitive and innovative.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment between design, engineering, and marketing teams.
- Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation to support the development process and ensure clarity among team members.
- Analyze player data post-launch to inform ongoing updates and feature enhancements.
- Champion a player-first approach in all design decisions, ensuring that player satisfaction is at the forefront of our development efforts.





Requirements

- A minimum of 5 years of experience in roles such as Product Manager or Feature Designer within the gaming industry.
- Demonstrated success in both pre-launch and post-launch phases of game development.
- Extensive knowledge in crafting progression systems, reward mechanisms, and game economies that enhance player engagement.
- Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and work collaboratively with various specialized teams.
- Strong understanding of the mobile gaming landscape and familiarity with current trends and best practices.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the capability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice to have

- A background in art, technology, or design that complements game development.
- Experience in developing monetization strategies for live games to maximize revenue potential.
- Skills in prototyping and creating user flow systems that enhance gameplay experience.
- Familiarity with system-driven narrative design that allows players to shape their own stories.
- Knowledge of managing event-driven live operations to keep player engagement high.
- Experience in mentoring and developing the skills of other designers in the team.
- A personal passion for playing free-to-play strategy games, which can inform design decisions.

Skills & tools

- Expertise in feature design, systems design, and economy design.
- Proficient in data analysis to inform design choices and game balance.
- Strong stakeholder management skills to navigate complex team dynamics.
- Experience with prototyping tools and methodologies to visualize game concepts effectively.

Practical notes

- Scopely prioritizes a secure hiring process and will never request payment or financial details from candidates.
- All official communications regarding the hiring process will come from an email address that ends with @scopely.com.
- If you receive any suspicious requests, please report them to [email protected] for verification.

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📌 Senior game designer (Cataluña)
🏢 Scopely
📍 Cataluña