Senior Game Designer at Zynga
Company: Zynga
Location: London, UK
Job Type: Hybrid / Full-Time
Salary: Highly Competitive
About Zynga
Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive. Since its founding in 2007, Zynga has connected players around the world through innovative games and social experiences. With more than 6 billion downloads across 175+ countries, Zynga continues to shape the future of mobile and online gaming.
The company’s diverse portfolio includes popular titles such as FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Merge Dragons!™, Empires & Puzzles™, CSR Racing™, and many more. With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, Zynga focuses on creativity, collaboration, and player-first design.
This role is part of Gram Games, a Zynga studio known for hit games like 1010!, Six!, Merge Dragons!, and Merge Magic!. The studio operates with small, self-managed teams that encourage ownership, innovation, and creative impact.
Job Overview
Zynga is seeking an experienced Senior Game Designer to join its Gram Games studio in London. In this role, you will design new gameplay systems, levels, and features while maintaining balance and cohesion across the entire game experience.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, artists, and product managers to deliver engaging gameplay and strong player experiences while aligning with business goals and game KPIs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop new gameplay features, mechanics, systems, and levels.
- Collaborate with developers, artists, and product managers to integrate design solutions into the game.
- Ensure technical feasibility and strong visual direction for game features.
- Research and analyze competitor games to identify market opportunities.
- Create solutions that improve player engagement and support game KPIs.
- Present design pitches and gameplay visions to stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain clear and comprehensive game design documentation.
- Tune and balance complex gameplay systems for optimal player experience.
- Conduct playtests, player research, and iterate on design based on feedback.
- Prototype and improve existing game systems while solving complex design challenges.
- Ensure the highest level of gameplay quality and player satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working as a Game Designer in the gaming industry.
- Strong understanding of gameplay systems, mechanics, and player experience design.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to translate player needs and feedback into actionable product improvements.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, art, and product management.
- Ability to present and advocate design ideas clearly to peers and stakeholders.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary and company bonus scheme.
- Private medical care.
- Relocation assistance for candidates moving to the UK.
- Healthcare cash plan including dental and optical coverage.
- Life insurance and pension scheme.
- Onsite chef providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
- High-end technology and gaming consoles available in the office.
- Flexible hybrid work model with two days per week in the London office.