Lead Game Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Define structure and drive the overall game design vision in collaboration with the game core team. 

• Lead mentor and support a team of designers fostering growth ownership knowledge sharing and uphold high-quality design standards. 

• Own and manage the design process including planning prioritization and delivery of features and systems 

• Balance creative goals with production constraints to support reliable planning and delivery 

• Design and oversee gameplay systems economy and monetization mechanics and player progression ensuring coherence and consistency across the game 

• Align design direction across disciplines (programming art animation UX) and communicate vision decisions and constraints clearly to stakeholders 

• Drive a data-informed KPI-oriented design approach for a live-f2p (GaaS) environment leveraging player metrics business goals and analytics to guide decisions and improvements 

• Identify prototype and iterate on key features based on playtests player base and game support feedback and data insights 

• Define and articulate a clear vision for tools pipelines and workflows to enhance team efficiency scalability and delivery quality and long-term project sustainability 

• Ensure timely delivery aligned with project goals scope and quality expectations 

• Develop and maintain clear and actionable design documentation 

• Support recruitment onboarding performance evaluation and career development of team members 

• Create a fun engaging and outstanding player experience. 

Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Fluent English is mandatory 

• Previous proven experience as Senior or Lead Game Designer on F2P with at least 1 full release cycle on Mobile/F2P including LiveOps. 

• Extensive knowledge of F2P mobile gaming industry staying up to date on trends game genres key competitors and best practices. 

• Proficient in all aspects of game design such as UX level design system design with a strong acumen on social multiplayer design economic design pacing & monetization strategies for F2P games. 

• Ability to plan prioritize and manage team workload effectively 

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to inform design decisions 

• Excellent documentation skills to clearly communicate design intent and ensure team alignment 

• Solid understanding of production pipelines workflows and development methodologies 

• Capable of providing inspiring creative leadership. 

• Skillful at complex Excel spreadsheets. 

• Ability to take direction and feedback.  

• Be a team player: we use agile development methods where the team members are in permanent contact. An open mind and good communication skills are a must. 

• Attention to detail meticulous and organized working habits. Ability to multi-task and adapt easily to change. 

Bonus 

• Prior experience in leading a team. 

• Videogames design degree or equivalent. 

• Spanish or Catalan is a plus. 

Additional Information :

YOUR LIFE AT UBISOFT BARCELONA MOBILE (and PERKS)

• Ticket Restaurant: 220 per month and a flexible compensation plan(ticket transport & ticket nursery free of taxes). 
• Flexible working hours: 40-hour workweek with start times between 8 AM and 10 AM (or from 7:30 AM when working onsite to avoid traffic jams) and early leave from 4 PM (Fridays from 2 PM).
• Reduced schedule(35 hrs per week) in July and August Easter Christmas holidays and special days like Sant Jordi and Revetlla de Sant Joan. 
• Personal Matters Hours:24 hours paid for by Ubisoft that you can use for personal matters during your work schedule
• Holidays: 25 days per year 1 day on your Ubi-Birthday. 
• 5 extra holidaydayson the year you celebrate your 5th/10th/15th/20th year with us. 
• Health insurancewith Cigna includingphysiotherapy and psychology sessionsat a reduced price. 
• Life Insurancewith AXA. 
• Office Gym open from 7 AM to 8 PM
• Mobile DeviceGrantof 400 EURstarting in your 1st year in the company. 
• Language trainingfor English Spanish and French. 
• Professional development training & programs based upon request. 
• Ubisoft games are available at a discount and Ubisoft Connect in PC is free
• Locally roasted craft coffeeby INCAPTO (its very very good). 

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation age or disability status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time