Design Director

Welcome to Homa, the gaming technology lab that is taking the industry by storm! Our team of over 230 people, hailing from more than 35 different countries, is dedicated to empowering mobile game creators worldwide to bring their creative ideas to the top charts.

Our Homa Lab platform offers a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge tools that allow developers to stay on top of the latest trends, test new features in real-time, and easily distribute and monetize their games. Our success speaks for itself - our apps have been downloaded 1.8 billion times!

Since our inception, we have raised $165 million in total from prominent investors, including Headline, Northzone, Eurazeo, Singular, Quadrille Capital, Fabric Ventures, and Bpifrance. We have also received support from renowned business angels, such as the founders of King, Sorare, and Spotify. But what truly sets Home apart is our team.

We are a diverse group of individuals from different backgrounds, countries, and cultures, all driven by a shared passion for taking over the gaming industry. Our team is rapidly growing, attracting industry veterans eager to help us deliver the next generation of Homa’s games.

Joining Homa means becoming part of a dedicated team creating innovative and high-performing games for players worldwide. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact in the gaming industry, then Homa is the perfect place for you. Join us and let's create the future of gaming together!

Role & Missions—What you will do 🚀

As the Design Director, you will be a key leader in shaping the creative direction and design excellence of our games. Collaborating closely with the General Manager, Director of Product, and Art Director, you will craft and execute a compelling creative vision that aligns with our strategic goals. You will lead and mentor a talented team of game designers, systems designers, and level designers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and a player-first mindset across all aspects of game development.

• Develop and oversee design processes and standard methodologies, ensuring high-quality design, processes, and creative elements across the game.

• Evaluate and analyze game performance, player feedback, and industry trends to inform design decisions and drive continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Art, Tech, and Production to identify and follow through on strategies that address the needs of the players, the game, and the team.

• Champion creative excellence within the team, driving design innovation and ensuring a player-focused approach to all aspects of game development.

Requirements

• Proven experience in design leadership within the free-to-play casual games industry.
• Strong understanding of creative functions, including Game/Level Design, System balancing, Player Research, and Economy Design.
• Excellent people leadership skills, with experience leading and mentoring creative teams, motivating and inspiring them to reach their full potential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in an agile project environment and influence stakeholders.
• Experience and understanding of live game development and operations.
• Passionate about games and able to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment.
• All over the details, with a strong focus on well-documented creative processes and treatments applied to features.
• Solid knowledge of the games market and current consumer expectations.
• Comfortable with metrics and data-informed decision- making.

Benefits

Our Culture—Who we are🪐

At Homa, we are building a community of brilliant talents. We believe that true innovation comes from diversity and collaboration, and that's why we prioritize brainpower and determination over formal education. So if you have the talent, energy and motivation, there is no obstacle to your success here.

As the creative experts behind the platform, we provide developers with the data they need to bring their ideas to life. Our team lives by three central values that guide everything we do:

✨Ambition: we're not afraid to tackle difficult challenges and set our goals extremely high. We're on a mission to revolutionize an industry dominated by well-established companies, and we won't stop until we succeed.

✨Humility: we leave our pride & ego aside. We are always ready to lend a helping hand, celebrate each other's successes, and learn from our failures. As Mr. Lamar said, "Sit down. Be humble."

✨Curiosity: we keep our minds open and never stop learning. We believe that questioning everything is the best way to stay ahead of the curve, and we encourage all our team members to stay curious and never stop exploring new ideas.

At Homa, you'll be challenged, supported, and inspired every day, and we can't wait to see what you bring to the table.

Perks & Benefits 🎁

While success is its own reward, here are some of the benefits that come with working at Homa:

• We offer essential benefits in France and specific locations, including health insurance, meal vouchers, public transport subsidies, childcare benefits, and life insurance
• If you're interested in working from our newly renovated Paris HQ with a rooftop garden and WeWork amenities, we have a desk waiting for you
• You will be working in English with our international team of top-tier talents from 35+ countries
• You will be able to attend diverse team events and Workations (the famous company-wide Homa trip)
• You will have bi-annual reviews with your manager to reflect on your performance, celebrate wins, and receive constructive feedback