14 oct
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Scopely
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Barcelona
Scopely is looking for a superstarGame Design Directorto join our Star Trek Fleet Command team in Ireland, Spain, or the UK on a remote basis.At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day – whether in our work environments alongside talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a integral 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 Commandis a standout success in the gaming industry. Launched in 2018, our in-house developed 4 X 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 4 X experience in STFC — and we need a bold design leader to shape the content and loops our players engage with on a daily basis.What You Will DoAs 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 playersGuide teams through the creative process,
ensuring they can hit the vision of the game and deliver upon player and product needs with accuracyManage and mentor designers in systems and economy design to elevate our standards and craft incredible experiencesFostering 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 exceededWork with design leaders to shape the future of the game economyCollaborate with Experienced, driven and passionate Designers, Product Managers, Analysts, and Engineers to implement features which aim to advance the genreEvaluate performance using data, player feedback, and your own playtest experienceDesign for scale: plan for long-term content extensibility and system healthWhat We're Looking For5+ years of game design leadership experienceProven experience in F2 P systems design and progression modelling8+ years of experience designing systems or economies for live, F2 P games (preferably MMO, 4 X, or strategy genres)Deep experience and mastery of complex game economies in F2 PExcellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a design teamA track record of delivering clear, consistent creative direction and managerial feedback that elevates others' workExperience with all aspects of game design discipline: concept, game progression, interface, monetization,
and retentionAbility to translate KPI targets and data into design direction for teamsMastery of spreadsheets and confidence in balancing power curves, pacing, and resource flowExperience working cross-functionally and navigating live production environmentsA positive, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to game developmentBonus PointsDeep understanding of the 4 X genre with specific experience in F2 P 4 XFamiliarity with SQL, scripting, or simulation toolsLove for Star Trek, sci-fi, or highly strategic social gamesPrevious work on alliance or co-op systems in large-scale gamesWe create games for everyone and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us and embrace the adventure!Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
📌 Game Design Director - Star Trek Fleet Command (Barcelona)
🏢 Scopely
📍 Barcelona