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Lead Game Designer, Match 3

About PeopleFun

PeopleFun™ is the award-winning creator of mobile games for players across the globe. We are part of the AppLovin™ studios family, a publicly traded company, with world-class projects, resources, and infrastructure. PeopleFun™ is a Dallas-based game studio founded and maintained by game industry veterans, where game developers thrive on collaboration, creativity, teamwork and fun. Our games are played by over 25 million players each month, and we have a number of exciting mid-core and casual games in development. Our mission, and passion is to create the best games by creating the very best game creation environment!

Help conceive the next evolution of the casual Match 3 game using a deep understanding of the existing Match 3 player. Create the thing Match 3 players desire but haven't seen.

PeopleFun is seeking a seasoned Match 3 Game Designer to join our growing team in an on-site or remote capacity. We are looking for a Game Designer who has had key role on top charting casual Match 3 game. This designer will head up our newest Match 3 franchise. Must be deeply familiar with all aspects of Match 3 systems and player behaviors.

Responsibilities:

• Help conceive the next evolution of the casual Match 3 game using a deep understanding of the existing Match 3 player behaviors, create the thing they desire that they haven't seen
• Host inspiring design meetings, write stellar design documents, compose delightful slides, and mock up intuitive user interface flows
• Engage in creative problem solving, crafty system design, and innovative ideation
• Watch others play through your work and iterate based on observation
• Release your features to millions of players and see the results through data
• Provide constructive feedback to designers resulting in easy to read design documentation, innovative designs, captivating presentations, intuitive user interface, and highly effective features
• Independently own the design of one or more games, collaborating with the product team to drive product success and the delight of your audience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 7+ years designing top charting casual Match 3 games
• Ability to thrive in an iterative environment and solve new challenges every day
• Advanced expertise inventing, designing, and iterating on feature designs and user experiences
• Enjoys working in a highly collaborative, quickly evolving team environment
• Positive attitude and ability to receive and provide objective and constructive feedback
• Motivated and passionate about mobile games
• Preferred comprehensive understanding of free-to-play game mechanics

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance bonuses
• 401K with 3% employer matching
• Family friendly culture
• Flex PTO policy
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• On-Site Gym and free Yoga classes
• $1,000 annual game device and IAP budget
• Free drinks & snacks, catered lunch on Fridays
• Happy hours, social events and more

PeopleFun is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.