Principal Game Designer (Creative Lead)
Rovio Entertainment CorporationPrincipal Game Designer (Creative Lead)
Overview
Join Rovio Entertainment Corporation as a Principal Game Designer (Creative Lead) and lead the creative vision, strategy, and execution for the Angry Birds Friends game. Collaborate closely with the Game Lead to elevate the game's vision and ensure alignment with business goals. This role involves mentoring team members and crafting engaging game experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Creative Vision and Strategy: Own the game's creative vision, strategy, and execution, including concept, gameplay, UX, narrative, art, and functionality.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Game Lead to ensure the game meets market success and player needs.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor creative team members to foster innovation and design excellence.
- Game Design Expertise: Participate actively in game design, transforming ideas into detailed designs.
- Development Guidance: Guide priorities and goals to ensure the development process meets each phase's needs.
- Communication: Communicate objectives, vision, and strategy to the creative team, ensuring clarity and alignment.
- Market Analysis: Analyze market trends and competition to maintain the game's competitiveness and longevity.
Experience and Skills
- Several years of experience in designing casual mobile F2P puzzle games in a Principal/Lead Designer role.
- Proven success in owning and executing a game's vision and strategy from concept to global launch.
- Expertise in all aspects of game design, including systems, economy, narrative, levels, UX, and social.
- Strong skills in ideation, concepting, prototyping, and validating game features.
- Ability to use a data-driven approach to identify challenges and opportunities.
Benefits
- Rovio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Continuous improvement of workplace accessibility.
About Rovio
Rovio Entertainment Corporation is a global mobile-first games company, best known for the Angry Birds brand. With over 5 billion downloads, Rovio continues to innovate in the gaming industry. In 2023, Rovio became a subsidiary of Sega Europe Limited.
Location
This position is based in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland, with a hybrid work model allowing for both on-site and off-site work.
Application
We welcome applicants to use their preferred name in the application form. Rovio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Commitment to workplace accessibility
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