Game Designer, Content - Marvel Strike Force

1 Month ago • 4 Years + • Game Design • $107,500 PA - $165,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Scopely is seeking a motivated Game Designer for its Marvel Strike Force team, operating on a remote U.S. basis. The role involves creating RPG or strategy game content and systems for free-to-play mobile games, with a focus on balancing game mechanics, narrative, and aesthetics. Responsibilities include owning the creation of mission content from concept to refinement, developing character dialogue, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to various game systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in mission content development, a strong understanding of mobile and free-to-play game systems, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in mission/encounter/quest content development
  • Comprehensive understanding of social, mobile, and free-to-play game systems
  • Knowledge of game design process (engagement, narrative, combat, pacing)
  • Ability to evaluate content designs and provide feedback
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team-oriented mindset and collaboration skills
  • Positive, solution-focused attitude and passion for player experience
  • Proven ability to learn new tools and techniques
Good to have:
  • Experience playing Marvel Strike Force, understanding end-game content
  • Familiarity with Unity Engine and scripting/programming languages
  • Proven ability in storytelling and dialogue writing
  • Deep passion for the Marvel Universe
  • Experience shipping or supporting live operations for free-to-play mobile games in Unity
  • Experience working with licensed IP
Perks:
  • Equity
  • Bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Scopely free days
  • Unlimited paid time off

Job Details

Scopely is looking for a highly motivated Game Designer to join the Marvel Strike Force team on a remote U.S. basis.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in creating RPG or strategy game content and systems for free-to-play mobile games. A strong understanding of the interplay between game balance, narrative, and aesthetics in crafting compelling gameplay is crucial. The candidate should also be an avid player of RPGs, strategy games, and character collector games across both mobile and other platforms.

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 developing, publishing, and innovating the gaming industry, connecting millions of people worldwide daily.

What You’ll Do:

  • Own the creation of mission content (narrative missions, PVE campaigns, raids, late-game content) from initial concept to final playtesting and refinement.
  • Develop character dialogue and narrative elements for game events and missions.
  • Clearly communicate and promote content designs across all relevant teams to ensure a shared understanding of the vision.
  • Partner with Live Operations and Product Management to design compelling and effective playable content.
  • Collaborate with game designers, UX designers, artists, and engineers to deliver mission content that aligns with the game's creative vision.
  • Contribute to the development and upkeep of player experiences across various game systems.
  • Conduct appropriate research of Marvel IP to guarantee an authentic player experience.
  • Help foster a positive team environment and champion the creation of engaging and enjoyable player experiences as a design advocate.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in developing mission/encounter/quest content, particularly for mobile games or other live-operated games.
  • Comprehensive understanding of social, mobile, and free-to-play game systems and economies.
  • Knowledge of the game design process, encompassing player engagement, narrative design, combat structure, pacing, encounter difficulty tuning, and testing.
  • Ability to critically evaluate content designs, provide constructive feedback and guidance to other designers, and assess and prioritize feedback from various disciplines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clearly pitching game design concepts.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a strong understanding of collaboration and effective communication across all disciplines and departments.
  • Positive, solution-focused attitude and a passion for the player experience, with broad knowledge of diverse game genres.
  • Proven ability to learn and master new tools and techniques.

Bonus:

  • Experience playing Marvel Strike Force, with a strong understanding of end-game content.
  • Familiarity with the Unity Engine, including knowledge of scripting or programming languages (preferred).
  • Proven ability in storytelling and dialogue writing.
  • Deep passion for the Marvel Universe (comics and movies).
  • Experience shipping or supporting live operations for free-to-play mobile games developed in Unity.
  • Experience working with licensed IP.

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range

$107,500 - $165,000 USD

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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