Lead Game Designer

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Lead Game Designer - Publishing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative vision for new game projects and oversee their execution from concept to release
• Drive the transition from hyper-casual to hybrid-casual games, focusing on deeper player engagement and monetization strategies
• Own and grow the game design function, mentoring junior designers and collaborating with studios to develop engaging game mechanics

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience designing and shipping successful casual or hybrid-casual free-to-play games
• Expertise in social mechanics, game progression systems, and monetization strategies
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and mentoring game designers
• A data-driven approach to design, with the ability to analyze performance metrics
• Proficiency in project management and data analysis tools such as Jira and Excel