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Here at Sphero we are defining the future of connected play. As leaders in this new entertainment market, we are meshing the physical and virtual worlds in pioneering ways and are seeking the right people to join our team.If you have a lifelong passion for games and entertainment, have proven experience leading the creation of compelling gameplay experiences, can collaborate as a member of a talented and experienced team, like to have fun, and have a Can-Do attitude, we would love to hear from you!
As Design Director for Sphero, you will generate innovative new game ideas that interact with physical devices, work with the team to prototype concepts both in hardware and in software, prove those concepts are fun through play, establish a vision for the game, then work with the software team to build those ideas into a crafted, high quality experience. This is an opportunity to make your mark on the future of connected play.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with creative and engineering teams to design, prototype and implement new and compelling connected play experiences
• Be a champion for outstanding game design practices and develop best practice strategies for connected play
• Create and maintain feature specifications and strategies for game vision, features, flows, loops, user experience, and monetization
• Implement game designs in a modern game engine
• Help plan a roadmap for the game’s production
• Manage and grow a team of game designers
• Continually iterate gameplay based on feedback from internal teams, periodic focus group tests, and the player community at large
Basic Qualifications
• Must be passionate about playing and making fun games, be ready to talk about your favorites
• Experience crafting great games utilizing fundamental game design concepts
• 10 years of demonstrable game design experience with at least 5 years in a game design leadership role
• Demonstrated game design leadership and involvement in commercially and creatively successful games
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with game systems design, game content design, game narrative design, and user experience design
• Experience with a modern game engine
• Rapid prototyping experience Preferred Qualifications
• Think strategically while utilizing your experience contributing to fundamental game design concepts for an emerging market category
• Experience mentoring and building a world class game design team
• Experience designing games for a mobile platforms
• Experience with Unity If you have big ideas and a desire to see them make an impact on the new, exciting world of connected play, Sphero is the place you want to work.Please send us your résumé along with a brief explanation about yourself and why you would be a good fit for the Design Director at Sphero.
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