Design Director

10 Hours ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Design Director will lead the creative vision and execution for GSN Casino, ensuring the game is engaging and innovative. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, the Director will oversee all aspects of game design, from concept to release. They will develop strategies aligned with business goals, ensure a cohesive vision for the game's look and feel, and research competitive trends. The role involves mentoring junior designers, promoting standards, and optimizing features with analytics. The director will work with the General Manager and Director of Product to develop strategies. The role requires creative problem-solving and excellent communication skills to bridge business and creative aspects.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of experience in designing mass-market casual games.
  • Experience leading game design teams, demonstrating innovation.
  • Outstanding communication skills effectively bridging business & creative aspects.
  • Ability to multitask and lead multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Details

Scopely is looking for a Design Director to join the GSN Casino team in Spain on a hybrid basis!

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

With a rich portfolio of free-to-play slots, video poker, video bingo, blackjack, and more, GSN Casino combines the classic casino atmosphere with innovative features and gameplay. Our games offer endless entertainment with daily bonuses, exciting quests, and massive jackpots.

What You’ll Do:

  • As the Design Director, you will lead the creative vision and execution for GSN Casino, ensuring the game is engaging, innovative, and aligns with our strategic goals. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will oversee all aspects of game design, from concept to release and beyond.
  • Collaborate with the General Manager, the Director of Product, and other senior leaders within the Casino Division to develop a strategy and roadmap for the games' development that aligns with the division’s business goals.
  • Ensure the design team owns and drives a cohesive vision for the game’s look, feel, audio-visuals, and overall player experience.
  • Research, document, and communicate competitive trends in casual games, the social casino industry, and real-money gaming.
  • Develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, pushing the game studio to meet or exceed the experiences and production values of land-based casino games.
  • Partner with the Analytics and Player Insights teams to A/B test features, game designs, and slot themes, optimizing for important metrics.
  • Mentor and develop junior game designers, providing mentorship, feedback, and support to help them grow professionally.
  • Develop and promote standards for both the player experience and the game design process.

About You:

  • Possess 10+ years of experience in designing and/or producing successful mass-market casual games, preferably with experience in the social casino market.
  • Have experience in leading game design teams, demonstrating outstanding self-motivation and innovation.
  • Exhibit creativity with an outstanding approach to addressing persistent challenges, contributing to existing products, and turning challenges into opportunities.
  • Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, effectively bridging the gap between the business and creative aspects of the division.
  • Capable of multitasking and leading multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Able to translate ideas into actionable projects.

At Scopely, we 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 & embrace the adventure!     

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
 
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
 
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com

Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com. 
 
Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain. 

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