About the job
Elevate Your Game Development Career with Zynga!
At Zynga, we are passionate about bringing people together through the magic of gaming. As a premier global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, our games have amassed over 6 billion downloads, fostering connections among players in more than 175 countries with engaging gameplay, strategic challenges, and a touch of friendly rivalry.
Our extensive portfolio ranges from exhilarating casino games to epic strategy adventures, intricate puzzles, and social word games—ensuring that there is something delightful for everyone. Some of our most beloved titles include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™, among others!
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our diverse teams across North America, Europe, and Asia collaborate to create unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you’re strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where creativity meets innovation—and where you can advance your career to new heights.
Join us and immerse yourself in the world of play!
Position Overview:
Zynga is on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Game Designer to spearhead the development of innovative features for some of our flagship games. This role involves bringing expertise, strategic direction, and measurable outcomes to our game design process.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead and articulate the vision for significant design projects.
Recruit and mentor a talented team of designers for your initiatives.
Collaborate closely with product managers, producers, engineers, and artists to conceptualize and prototype new gameplay mechanics and systems.
Enhance and streamline tools to improve the efficiency of the design workflow for the team.
Champion best design practices throughout the studio.
Your Qualifications:
Comprehensive knowledge of games and an understanding of what makes them enjoyable, as both a gamer and a professional.
Proven experience leading a team of designers.
A minimum of 7 years in professional game development with a focus on game design, particularly in system game design.
Avid player of online and mobile games with a keen ability to analyze gameplay mechanics.

