Talent.com
Game Designer
Game DesignerJam City Inc • California, MO, US
Game Designer

Game Designer

Jam City Inc • California, MO, US
job_description.job_card.variable_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Overview

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

PERKS & BENEFITS

  • Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays
  • 100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan
  • Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More
  • Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens
  • Yoga & Wellness Activities
  • Happy Hours
  • Company Events
  • Dog Friendly

We are looking for an experienced Game Designer to bring their expert game design skills to help build a new game within our Narrative studio, the team behind the hit mobile game Harry Potter : Hogwarts Mystery. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with top industry talent and contribute to the development and vision of a new title, from initial concept to final product. If you're experienced in puzzle design with an interest in narrative adventure, this role could be for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive the design and development of new gameplay mechanics, systems, and features.
  • Create and maintain game design feature specs to clearly communicate design flows and functional details.
  • Collaborate closely with narrative, art, and engineering to ensure gameplay, story, and visuals work cohesively.
  • Rapidly prototype and iterate on gameplay ideas using user testing feedback, team input, and data insights.
  • Design game content such as puzzle scenes and assist with implementing them using Unity.
  • Use spreadsheet modeling to balance game economy, difficulty, and pacing.
  • Ensure implementation aligned to design specs and at desired creative quality.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. degree or Advanced Diploma in Game design or related field.
  • 3+ years of game industry design experience; at least 1+ years with mobile titles.
  • Experience designing a variety of game systems and features.
  • Experience using spreadsheets for tuning and balancing.
  • Experience with genres such as hidden object, puzzle, or puzzle adventure games.
  • Familiarity with Unity for prototyping and iterating gameplay mechanics.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills; able to present ideas clearly to varied audiences.
  • Highly organized, collaborative, and feedback-oriented with strong ownership and follow-through.
  • NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience shipping a new mobile game
  • Background working with licensed IP and narrative-driven projects.
  • CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN :

  • Company news and events on our LinkedIn
  • Company Blog
  • Employee Feedback on our Comparably page
  • Find videos on our teams and games on our Youtube
  • OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

    We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.

    Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

    ABOUT JAM CITY

    Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.

    Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City's global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.

    The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company's popular RPG game Harry Potter : Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.

    Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.

    J-18808-Ljbffr

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Game Designer • California, MO, US

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    Motion Graphics Artist Trainee - Teamfight Tactics No location available Riot Ga

    Motion Graphics Artist Trainee - Teamfight Tactics No location available Riot Ga

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Motion Graphics Artist Trainee - Teamfight Tactics - removed Established in 2020, Riot Singapore is a game development studio focused on delivering great experiences to our players.We partner with...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Gamecompanies is hiring : Senior Environment Artist – Unannounced Game Irvine (US

    Gamecompanies is hiring : Senior Environment Artist – Unannounced Game Irvine (US

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Senior Environment Artist – Unannounced Game - removed At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Game Designer III - VALORANT, Competitive Systems Los Angeles (USA) Mercer Island (USA) Riot Ga[...]

    Game Designer III - VALORANT, Competitive Systems Los Angeles (USA) Mercer Island (USA) Riot Ga[...]

    Gamecompanies • California, MO, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Game Designer III - VALORANT, Competitive Systems - removed.As a Senior Game Designer, you will design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Gamecompanies is hiring : Senior Software Engineer, Graphics - Unannounced Game i

    Gamecompanies is hiring : Senior Software Engineer, Graphics - Unannounced Game i

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Senior Software Engineer, Graphics - Unannounced Game At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Game Designer II - League of Legends, Modes Los Angeles (USA) Riot Games Game Design Intermedia[...]

    Game Designer II - League of Legends, Modes Los Angeles (USA) Riot Games Game Design Intermedia[...]

    Gamecompanies • California, MO, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Game Designer II - League of Legends, Modes.Game Designers at Riot craft the systems, mechanics, and content that make up a resonant player experience. We explore how to best push the boundaries of ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Gameplay Programmer, AI

    Senior Gameplay Programmer, AI

    Insomniac Games • California, MO, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Insomniac is looking for a Senior Gameplay AI Programmer.In this role you'll collaborate closely with our content teams as we design, implement and maintain industry leading enemy and ally gameplay...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Game Creative Director - Project K Job at Gamecompanies in California

    Game Creative Director - Project K Job at Gamecompanies in California

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Game Creative Director - Project K - removed Game Creative Directors at Riot define and oversee the overall creative strategy for a product. You’ll create inspiring creative direction across experi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Senior Technical Animation Designer Job at Promote Project in California

    Senior Technical Animation Designer Job at Promote Project in California

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Senior Technical Animation Designer.Colorado : $70,000 and $130,000 per year.California : $90,000 and $165,000 per year.New York State (inclusive of New York City) : $90,000 and $165,000 per year.Wash...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Azra Games is hiring : Lead UI Artist in California

    Azra Games is hiring : Lead UI Artist in California

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Lead UI Artist Azra Games is recapturing the childhood thrill of storytelling with your entire toy box for modern AAA gaming. We are dedicated to one genre, role-playing games, and led by veteran de...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Associate Technical Gameplay Animator (Contingent) Santa Monica (USA) Naughty Do

    Associate Technical Gameplay Animator (Contingent) Santa Monica (USA) Naughty Do

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work.Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and service...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    NAUGHTY DOG, LLC is hiring : UI Technical Designer in California

    NAUGHTY DOG, LLC is hiring : UI Technical Designer in California

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    This is a hybrid position based in our studio in Santa Monica, CA.For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    Game Designer, Card Design - Hearthstone Irvine (USA) Blizzard Entertainment Posted a day ago U[...]

    Game Designer, Card Design - Hearthstone Irvine (USA) Blizzard Entertainment Posted a day ago U[...]

    Gamecompanies • California, MO, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Game Designer, Card Design - Hearthstone.Pull up a chair and join us by the hearth! Blizzard is looking for a Game Designer to join the Hearthstone card design team. If you have a passion for the de...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Gameplay Programmer

    Gameplay Programmer

    Evening Star • California, MO, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Evening Star is looking for a creative Gameplay Programmer to join our team! As a gameplay programmer, you will be responsible for implementing new gameplay objects, systems, and mechanics into our...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Graphic Designer with Video Editing & Animation Skills (US based company) Job at

    Graphic Designer with Video Editing & Animation Skills (US based company) Job at

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Monday–Friday, 8 : 30 AM – 5 : 30 PM PST (with flexibility for urgent design iterations).PST hours required, non-negotiable. Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    Sr. Digital Designer Distributed, + (US + Canada)

    Sr. Digital Designer Distributed, + (US + Canada)

    Hatch, Inc. • California, MO, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    There's nothing like a great night's sleep—the cozy, wrapped-up-in-a-heavy-blanket kind of sleep.The fire-crackling, curtains-drawn, DO NOT DISTURB kind of sleep. But here's the thing : while 85% of ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Gamecompanies is hiring : Senior 3D Environment Artist - League of Legends Los An

    Gamecompanies is hiring : Senior 3D Environment Artist - League of Legends Los An

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Senior 3D Environment Artist - League of Legends - removed As part of the Environment Art team, you will channel your knowledge of concepting, modeling, and texturing to help tell stories through ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Respawn Entertainment is hiring : Technical Director of Game Services (Apex Legen

    Respawn Entertainment is hiring : Technical Director of Game Services (Apex Legen

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Director of Game Services (Apex Legends) Join to apply for the Director of Game Services (Apex Legends) role at Respawn Entertainment. Overview Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment exp...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    Notodoanimacion is hiring : Remote 2D Artist / Animator for Mobile Gacha Game (An

    Notodoanimacion is hiring : Remote 2D Artist / Animator for Mobile Gacha Game (An

    Mediabistro • California, MO, United States
    serp_jobs.filters.remote
    D, no pixel art) basados en un diseño de personaje ya existente y producir animaciones coherentes con ese estilo.El resultado final debe ser similar a lo que se encuentra en títulos reconocidos del...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days