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Lead Game Designer

Zynga
Posted a month ago

LOCATION

Bengaluru · Onsite

EXPERIENCE

6+ Years

SKILLS REQUIRED

Economy DesignProgression SystemsLiveOps DesignSystems DesignF2P Game DesignBalancing and Tuning

Job description

Overview

Lead/Senior Game Designer to shape game systems and features for CSR2, strengthening the design function across pods through systems design craft and leadership.

What you'll do

  • Lead design of major CSR2 systems and features for progression, engagement, and long-term meta.
  • Drive end-to-end feature delivery from concepts and specs through launch.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, UX, Art, and LiveOps to align goals, define KPIs, and ensure execution quality.
  • Improve existing systems like events, rewards, progression, collections, and onboarding using data and reviews.
  • Contribute to LiveOps by designing scalable event formats, economy updates, pacing improvements, and retention drivers.
  • Mentor and support designers across pods to raise the bar on documentation and system clarity.
  • Own multiple systems and act as a decision-maker in design discussions.

What you'll need

  • 6–10+ years of game design experience in mobile F2P or similar.
  • Strong systems design expertise across economies, progression, LiveOps, and balancing.
  • Proven ability to deliver complex features in a live game environment.
  • Strong collaboration skills with Product, Engineering, UX, and Art.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and structured problem-solving.
  • Ability to break down complex systems into clear, intuitive player experiences.
  • Experience mentoring designers or influencing broader team craft.

Details

  • Location: Bengaluru, India.

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Lead Game Designer