Our client is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, smart phones and downloadable games for consoles. We are looking for a Social Game Designer for their studio in Madrid.
As a social game designer, your responsibility is to design iPhone and mobile games that will be played by a maximum number of players, understanding why people want to play together and what motivates them to promote the game to their friends.
You are a confident designer, an expert in creating accessible and entertaining user experience. You understand the difference between player types and you are able to design game features that will forge a vibrant community.
Responsibilities :
* Design strong social mechanics for the core gameplay and improve user experience for existing ones to boost virality and social retention.
* Define priorities and follow implementation with the teams : producers, artists, developers, and writers.
* Research competition and internal products to create benchmarks, best practices, and pitch for new social concepts.
* Analyze the evolution of the metrics you defined to spot both viral bottlenecks and facilitators, then report suggestions for the game design or strategy accordingly.
Job Requirements : Skills required :
* 3 years proven experience of designing social features (i.e. not just multiplayer).
* At least two shipped titles that have a strong community.
* Deep, up-to-date knowledge of the free-to-play market and social media, both web-based and on smartphones.
* Mastering of UI and flow prototyping tools (Flash, Visio).
* Passion for all types of ‘multiplayer’ games : board games, sports, MMO, ARG, street games, gambling, and all genres of video games.
Major Pluses :
* Good understanding of the network architectures : client / server, turn-based / real-time.
* Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Cognitive Science.
* Previous experience as a community manager.
Benefits :
Opportunity to work in a professional environment with people who have a passion for creating video games.
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