Director of Game Design
Director of Game Design
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Were looking for a visionary and highly experienced Director of Game Design to lead the creative direction of our portfolio of hybrid-casual games. In this role you will oversee the design strategy across multiple titles mentor and manage a team of designers and collaborate closely with production art and product teams to ensure each game delivers fun innovative and scalable experiences to our global audience.
The Impact Youll Make:
Lead the creative direction and design vision for new and existing games across Lion Studios portfolio.
Manage and mentor a team of game designers fostering creative growth and high-quality output.
Own and refine core gameplay loops meta systems and monetization design to drive long-term player engagement.
Evaluate early prototypes and provide clear direction to improve game feel retention and scalability.
Collaborate with product managers developers and artists to ensure cohesive execution of game concepts.
Review game performance metrics and iterate on design based on user feedback and analytics.
Stay ahead of market trends in mobile hybrid casual and puzzle genres to guide game innovation and differentiation.
Build internal design processes documentation standards and best practices across the team.
Basic Qualifications
6 years of experience in game design with at least 2 years in a leadership or directorial role.
Proven success shipping mobile games especially in hybrid casual or puzzle genres.
Deep understanding of game systems design monetization strategies and player retention mechanics.
Strong creative vision combined with a pragmatic data-informed mindset.
Experience managing and mentoring cross-functional creative teams.
Skilled in translating high-level concepts into executable design plans and playable prototypes.
Proficiency in English to coordinate effectively with both local and international teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using Unity for game design and prototyping.
Familiarity with Figma or similar tools for UX/UI collaboration.
Comfortable working with or integrating AI tools into game design pipelines.
Strong track record of launching and scaling successful mobile titles
Lion Studios is an AppLovin Studio. AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin visit:.
To deliver on this mission our global team is composed of team members with life experiences backgrounds and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin we are intentional about the team and culture we are building seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.
Fortune recognized AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area 2022 and is a Certified Great Place to Work inand 2023. Check out the rest of our awards HERE.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
