Social Game Designer

Description

Following the release of multiple successful iPhone titles such as the Modern Combat, Dungeon Hunter, Gangstar and Asphalt series, Gameloft is currently looking for a Social Game Designer to work on the next generation of iPhone, iPad and Android games.

Gameloft is an international developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Founded in 1999 and currently a leader in its sector, Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries. www.gameloft.com

Overview    

As the Social Game Designer, your responsibility will be to design iPhone and mobile games that will be played and be enjoyed by a large number of players. The Social Game Designer will have a keen understanding of why people want to play with friends and what motivates them to recommend games to friends.

This role also requires someone who is an expert in creating an accessible and entertaining user experience. The ideal candidate also understands the difference between player types and is able to design game features that will drive people to interact with each other.

Responsibilities:

•    Designing social mechanics for core gameplay and improving user experience for existing games to boost virality and social retention
•    Defining priorities and following implementation with the teams, including producers, artists, developers and writers
•    Researching competitors and internal products to create benchmarks, best practices and pitches for new social concepts
•    Analyzing the evolution of metrics you’ve defined to spot both viral bottlenecks and facilitators, then reporting game design or strategy suggestions accordingly