As a Creative Producer & Game Designer at Moonbug, you will lead the creation of interactive experiences for mobile and platforms like Roblox, using well-known children's IP. Responsibilities include conceptualizing engaging game loops, collaborating with stakeholders to maintain brand integrity, prototyping features, directing art and animation teams, managing project timelines, driving live operations, and representing Moonbug's brand vision.  The role requires strong game design skills, experience with free-to-play mechanics, and the ability to translate IP into engaging game elements.  You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, captivating experiences.

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<section aria-labelledby="job-description-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-description"><h2 id="job-description-title">Description</h2><div><h3><strong>About Moonbug Entertainment:</strong></h3><p>Thank you for considering the Creative Producer &amp; Game Designer role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow.&nbsp;The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond.&nbsp;</p><p>This role reports onsite in our London office full time.&nbsp;</p><p>📍London, Camden | Office based | Benefits including Free Private Healthcare, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave, matched 5% pension scheme, free yoga/fitness wellbeing classes, free weekly lunch and Friday drinks @ 4pm ✨</p><p></p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As a&nbsp;Creative Producer &amp; Game Designer&nbsp;at Moonbug, you’ll spearhead the creation of cutting-edge interactive experiences on mobile and platforms like Roblox, working with some of the most recognizable children’s brands worldwide. This position combines game design expertise with imaginative storytelling, challenging you to innovate while maintaining the heart of beloved IP. You’ll push boundaries in free-to-play mechanics, foster dynamic live ops, and lead cross-functional teams toward building captivating worlds around our brands.</p><p></p><h3>Responsibilities </h3><ul> <li>Conceptualize and deliver engaging game loops, interactive events, and multi-platform experiences (including Roblox).</li> <li>Collaborate closely with brand stakeholders to ensure characters, narratives, and visuals faithfully represent Moonbug’s IP.</li> <li>Prototype new features, integrate player feedback, and refine monetization strategies to enhance retention.</li> <li>Direct art, animation, and user experience teams to maintain seamless consistency across all creative deliverables.</li> <li>Manage project timelines and milestones in partnership with producers and engineering leads.</li> <li>Drive live operations, ensuring fresh content, timely events, and dynamic updates that keep audiences engaged.</li> <li>Drive the team towards a culture of innovation.</li> <li>Represent Moonbug’s brand vision in stakeholder presentations and industry forums.</li> <li>Document the creative process, best practices, and technical guidelines for ongoing knowledge sharing.</li> </ul></div></section><section aria-labelledby="job-requirements-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-requirements"><h2 id="job-requirements-title">Requirements</h2><div><ul> <li>Demonstrated success in mobile game design or creative production, with hands-on experience in Roblox, free-to-play or kids games is a plus.</li> <li>Proven ability to translate well-known IP into cohesive game design elements that uphold brand integrity and delight diverse audiences.</li> <li>Experience in mobile or cross-platform development, leveraging iterative design and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.</li> <li>Expertise in aligning creative vision with user engagement best practices, including retention-driven content updates.</li> <li>Skill in balancing narrative, gameplay mechanics, and educational or family-friendly elements within titles for broad appeal.</li> <li>Exceptional communication skills to coordinate between brand stakeholders, development teams, and production leads.</li> </ul></div></section>