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Lead Game Designer (M/F/X) - New Games

3 years ago

As an experienced Game Designer answer these questions:

Do you have the passion to start your own studio but lack the support to set up?

Unable to release a game from concept to full release?

Frustrated with the lack of creative freedom?

Want to work in small studio teams to create amazing games?

This is an opportunity for you to make a casual mobile game of your choosing!

As our Lead Game Designer, you’ll be spearheading your own Popcore mini studio, leading from the front as they execute a casual game design of your choice!
Lead a team of Game Designers, Producers, Developers creating games that will scale and engage in the market through great gameplay and themes
Be fully accountable for the games for the full end to end life cycle
Collaborate with cross discipline teams; working with Production, Product and Leadership to hit committed goals and be the voice for the design team
Moderate design meetings; ensuring productive outcomes and constructive feedback
Operate effectively, balancing hands-on implementation and high-level direction
Deliver content within quality requirements, on schedule, and within technical limitations

6+ years of experience as a game designer within F2P Mobile
At least 1 year in direct management of game designers
Demonstrable strong product/market aptitude
Experience working with Unity Editor
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with impact, whilst promoting an open dialogue with your team
Excellent time management and prioritisation skills of your own and the teams' time
Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable making difficult decisions

Here at Popcore, we create beautiful, oddly satisfying long life hyper-casual games, like our number 1 game Parking Jam! We have been listed in the Top 10 hottest Berlin startups & Top 100 European startups by wired.com. Based from our Berlin HQ, our teams have developed and released chart-topping games that have been downloaded more than 400 million times across iOS and Android, including 5+ Top 10 hit games.
Working here you will: Be working with spirited, inspiring, international and enthusiastic team
Have complete ownership of tasks and freedom in choosing the path to reach your goals
Receive a competitive salary and flexible working hours
Have a work culture where employees are actively encouraged to give feedback to each other on a regular basis
Be a part of a company that’s renouncing traditional ideas give the opportunity to you to create amazing games
Perks: 27 days annual leave, gym membership scheme, comprehensive bonus scheme, stock options, company pension and health insurance, full visa support, relocation support, reimbursement of your BVG ticket (reimbursement of an e-scooter or bike rental in the times of COVID), free daily lunch including onsite snacks

If this sounds like it ticks all your boxes, stop reading and apply now!

Please don't worry if you don't have an up to date resume just send it along and one of our talent team will be in touch.