Lead Game Designer

Found in: Jooble US O C2 - 2 weeks ago

Glendale CA, United States Consumer Products Games & Publishing Full time

In this unique role, we are looking for a standout creative leader and collaborator to partner with the best game developers from across the globe to create the next generation of Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century Studios games. This role draws upon your expertise not only as a seasoned game designer, but also as an expert on gaming trends and a Disney fan to partner with our licensees and support the creative development of our titles. You will be the point person for game design submissions and discussions, leveraging best-in-class examples on the target platform and genre, and guiding gameplay and narrative through the lens of our characters and worlds, to ensure that each game is a compelling, appealing, and authentic Disney experience.
The Lead Game Designer will report to the Senior Manager, Creative Development.
This is a Full-Time role.
Collaborate with partners to create gameplay experiences that authentically represent our brands and engage gamers and fans alike.
Provide editorial feedback and lead discussions on game design documentation, gameplay concepts, features, story proposals, playable builds, and scripts while fostering successful collaboration.
Proactively identify areas of risk affecting product quality, story, and player experience; provide actionable solutions to mitigate game design risks.
Exemplify the role of a creative negotiator, representing and advocating on behalf of our development teams, franchise partners, and key stakeholders to deliver against our collective product goals and gameplay needs.
Maintain familiarity with current game and game industry products and trends including popular gameplay features, trending genres, current platforms, and commonly leveraged retention and monetization techniques.
Independently balance a workload of diverse projects in varying stages of development.
Mentor and provide game and system design guidance to other internal team members; share best practices that foster inclusive creativity and elevate game design and storytelling through gameplay in our products.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and pipelines for yourself and other design team members. 10+ years of experience in game design for mobile/console/PC/online.
~ Expertise in system design with proficiency across a broad design skillset including narrative design.
~ A background in quality gameplay experiences across a variety of genres, platforms, and audiences for games.
~ Experience in assessing and editing design and narrative documentation including GDDs, feature specs, narrative outlines, dialogue scripts, etc.
~ Experience in leading game design conversations and initiatives.
~ Experience in successfully collaborating and providing creative feedback to external teams, vendors, or agencies.
~ Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
~ A highly motivated, flexible, and solutions-oriented mindset.
~ Ability to travel and a valid passport.
~ Interest in all things gaming from mobile to console and wider industry trends.
~ A strong familiarity with Walt Disney brands, including Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century Studios.

AA/BA/BS preferred or advanced proficiency demonstrated via an industry standard level of videogame design.

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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