Lead Designer at Jam City

About the Role

Jam City is seeking an experienced Lead Designer to spearhead the development of an innovative new puzzle title for mobile platforms. This role requires a seasoned professional with proven creative talent, strong leadership skills, and deep understanding of the mobile free-to-play market. The Lead Designer will be accountable for the overall quality, creative integrity, and market performance of titles within the puzzle division.

Key Responsibilities

• →Serve as the primary vision keeper for a new puzzle title, defining and championing a cohesive player experience from concept to live operations
• →Advocate for player needs to ensure designs are intuitive, rewarding, and engaging
• →Translate world-renowned IPs into innovative puzzle mechanics and authentic visual or narrative themes
• →Architect and balance core game loops, puzzle mechanics, and long-term progression systems
• →Collaborate with technical teams to develop world-class editors and tools for rapid puzzle level creation
• →Design and tune in-game economies, monetization features, and live-ops events with a player-centric approach
• →Partner with product managers and data analysts to define KPIs, analyze player data, and optimize game features
• →Develop and maintain comprehensive game design documentation including design briefs and specifications
• →Guide, inspire, and mentor a team of game designers, fostering their career growth and skill development
• →Cultivate a positive, collaborative, and feedback-rich team dynamic that encourages creative expression
• →Delegate day-to-day design tasks effectively and assign clear ownership of game systems and features
• →Deliver clear, constructive, and actionable feedback on all design work
• →Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscapes, and best practices in casual puzzle games
• →Partner with production to align on project roadmaps, prioritize features, and meet deadlines