Head Of Game Design

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

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