We’re looking to add a hands-on Lead Game Designer to join our existing and in-development game team. Since launching Top Eleven, the number 1 sports game on the mobile market, we have made the largest community of football managers on the planet, and as that community is growing, we need your help!
Interested in impacting the future design of Top Eleven, number one mobile football manager game? Join us!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Lead the game design team and efforts on Top Eleven
Work with the Creative Director to oversee high-level decisions that affect gameplay and user experience
Collaborate with the Creative Director to define the creative strategy for the product and future planning
Work across the entire company with other lead game designers to brainstorm game and feature ideas as well as guide the team to strengthen the current ones
Generate excitement and enthusiasm among the team and be responsible for the team performance and well being
Build a collaborative relationship with each functional team
Be an amazing people manager to our Game Designers by helping them develop their careers
Be a part of the design leadership of the company
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Significant game design experience, including successfully shipping titles as a Lead Game Designer
Player-centered approach and ability to adapt design solutions to test and focus group results when needed
Proven experience of successful collaboration with game and company leadership
Passion for playing and making games as well as an excellent understanding of what makes them fun
Previous experience working on mobile games, F2P being a must
Strong knowledge of video games, both current and historical, across all platforms
Extensive knowledge and understanding of current mobile games trends as well as design mechanics within them
Strong affinity for and understanding of free-to-play mechanics and economies
Ability to match game quality goals and scope to coincide with schedule, staffing plan and budget
Experience with improving design processes and practices to increase quality and accuracy
Outstanding communication skills in English
Deep understanding of the bigger picture of game development, including the impact of their decisions with respect to financial outcomes
Ability to inspire teams to make the highest quality product possible
Passion for mentoring other designers
BONUS POINTS:
Previous work experience with sports/ football games
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
While striving to nurture our culture and creative environment, we make sure we take care of the people we hire; this includes:
Competitive compensation, perks, and benefits: unlimited vacation days, best-in-class learning and development opportunities, premium private medical insurance for you and your family members, Nordeus provided breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages
State-of-the-art workspace
High level of creative freedom: You won’t waste time on endless meetings getting several levels of approvals
Chance to work with a team of experienced game makers: we’ve got over 180 employees from 15 countries
Access to the latest tools and technology as well as a chance to work with a world-class Game Design team
Being part of our efforts to make Belgrade a leading tech and business hub of Southeastern Europe: We are working closely with the community to develop the gaming ecosystem and empower talent
Belgrade is awesome. Considered a 2018 must-see city by the New York Times, Belgrade satisfies everyone: nightlife and unique music venues; design-centric neighborhoods and galleries; live sports; international cuisine; you name it. Life in Belgrade is also particularly good for families, with excellent international schools and nursery options.