PowerUp Talent is proud to partner with a global leader in the mobile games industry to find their next Head of Game Design. This role sits within their New games Department, a creative hub dedicated to shaping the future of mobile gaming through cutting-edge concepts, data-driven insights, and bold experimentation.
We are looking for an insightful and innovative leader with a growth-hacker mindset — someone who can identify opportunities, anticipate market trends, and translate them into commercially successful game concepts. Reporting directly to the Head of Department, you’ll guide and inspire a talented design team while collaborating closely with product and leadership stakeholders to build the next generation of top-performing mobile games.
Key Responsibilities
* Innovation Through Market Insight: Anticipate and interpret market trends to generate fresh, high-potential game ideas.
* Data-Driven Concept Development: Collaborate with Product Owners and designers, using player feedback, analytics, and UA metrics to refine and optimize concepts.
* Growth-Focused Design: Apply a growth-hacker’s approach to user acquisition, experimenting with new strategies to drive engagement and growth.
* Creative Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Product Owners, balancing creativity with data-driven decision-making.
* Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Innovation Lab leadership and other departments to align design goals with business objectives.
* Hands-On Problem Solving: Support your team in making key product decisions and pivoting when needed to hit targets.
* Trend Spotting: Stay ahead of evolving game design practices, monetization techniques, and UA innovations.
* Project Oversight: Ensure design quality, usability, and player engagement across all projects.
* Cross-Functional Alignment: Build bridges with insights, R&D, and other internal teams to maximize collaboration and innovation.
Key requirements
* Experience: 10+ years in mobile game development, with at least 5 years in a Game Design leadership role.
* Proven Track Record: Hands-on experience creating and launching successful top-grossing mobile titles.
* Growth-Hacker Mentality: Strong grasp of user acquisition principles and data-driven experimentation.
* Leadership & Communication: Excellent ability to inspire teams, present ideas, and advocate for innovative solutions.
* Technical Acumen: Comfortable with analytics tools, UA dashboards, in-game economy systems, and mathematical modeling.