Sr. Game Designer

Job ID 10107200 Location San Francisco, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Nov. 27, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney Games a division of Disney Experience is one of the world's largest licensors of games across platforms. Our games teams work closely with external development studios to create original stories through high-quality games inspired by the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios.

In this unique role, we are looking for a standout creative leader and collaborator to partner with the best game developers from across the globe to create the next generation of Lucasfilm games. This role draws upon your expertise not only as a seasoned game designer but also as an expert on gaming trends and a Lucasfilm fan to partner with our licensees and support the creative development of our titles. You will be the point person for game design submissions and discussions, leveraging contemporary examples on the target platform and genre, and guiding gameplay and narrative through the lens of our characters and worlds, to ensure that each game is a best-in-class, authentic Lucasfilm experience.

This is a full-time role

You will report to the Sr. Manager- Creative Direction

What You Will Do

Collaborate with partners to create gameplay experiences that authentically represent our brands and engage gamers and fans alike.
Provide editorial feedback and lead discussions on the game design documentation, gameplay concepts, features, story proposals, playable builds, and scripts while fostering successful collaboration.
Proactively identify areas of risk affecting product quality, story, and player experience; provide actionable solutions to mitigate game design risks.
Exemplify the role of a creative negotiator, representing and advocating on behalf of our development teams, franchise partners, and key collaborators to deliver against our collective product goals and gameplay needs.
Maintain familiarity with current game and game industry products and trends including popular gameplay features, trending genres, current platforms, and commonly used retention and monetization techniques.
Creatively and mindfully work within existing and upcoming Lucasfilm Intellectual Property guidelines to provide guidance to our partners.
Work closely with partners to stay up-to-speed on the latest D&I guidelines and ensure that the gameplay and stories within our products are being designed and implemented mindfully, authentically, and respectfully.
Independently balance a workload of diverse projects in varying stages of development.
Mentor and provide game and system design guidance to other internal team members; share best practices that cultivate inclusive creativity and elevate game design and storytelling through gameplay in our products.
Seek out opportunities to improve processes and pipelines for yourself and other design team members. Apply shared practices to elevate how the team approaches gameplay opportunities and challenges within our products.

Required Qualifications & Skills

5+ years of experience in game design for mobile/console/PC/online.
Expertise in system design with proficiency across a broad design skills including narrative design, live operations, and monetization mechanics.
A background in quality gameplay experiences across a variety of genres, platforms, and audiences for games.
Experience in assessing and editing design and narrative documentation including GDDs, feature specs, narrative outlines, dialogue scripts, etc.
Experience in leading game design conversations and initiatives.
Experience in successfully collaborating and providing creative feedback to external teams, vendors, or agencies.
Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
A highly motivated, flexible, and problem-solving approach.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel and a valid passport.
Interest in all things gaming from mobile to console and wider industry trends.
A strong familiarity with Lucasfilm Brands, including Star Wars and Indiana Jones.

Preferred Qualifications

AA/BA/BS preferred or advanced proficiency demonstrated via an industry-standard level of videogame design.

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $113,400 to $152,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Online, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

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