Game Design Director, Barcelona

Game Design Director

We are seeking an insightful and innovative Head of Game Design to join our Innovation Lab leadership team, helping to shape the future of mobile gaming. This role requires a strategic thinker with a growth-hacker mindset who can understand, anticipate, and act on market trends to develop high-potential game concepts. Reporting to the Head of Innovation Lab, you will provide creative and practical guidance to solve user problems, optimize performance, and build commercially successful games.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovation Through Market Insight : Monitor, analyze, and anticipate trends in the mobile gaming industry to drive innovation and identify high-growth potential game concepts.
• Data-Driven Concept Development : Collaborate with Product Owners and game designers to create user-centric solutions informed by data, including player feedback, analytics, and UA performance metrics.
• Growth-Hacker Mindset : Apply growth-hacking strategies to user acquisition and game growth through innovative concepts, agile tactics, and data-based decisions.
• Creative Leadership : Lead and inspire a team of four Product Owners to push creative boundaries while maintaining practical, data-driven design principles.
• Strategic Collaboration : Work with the Head of Innovation Lab and other leaders to align game innovation with company goals and market demands.
• Hands-On Problem Solving : Provide direct support in making critical product decisions and pivot strategies to meet performance and user satisfaction targets.
• Industry Awareness and Trend Spotting : Stay updated on gaming trends, best practices, and emerging user acquisition techniques to ensure projects are cutting-edge.
• Project Quality and Oversight : Ensure games meet high standards in design, usability, and engagement through effective management of timelines and quality control.
• Enterprise Mindset : Act as the liaison between the Innovation Lab and the broader business, fostering cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Consumer Insights and R&D.

Requirements

Join Product Madness, part of the Aristocrat family, and be part of a global team creating top-grossing titles like Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link, and Cashman Casino. We pride ourselves on our People First culture, inclusivity, and awards for workplace excellence. We currently do not sponsor work visas; candidates must be authorized to work in the posting location full-time.

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