Craft:

Games Design & Production

Job Description:

Are you passionate about creating memorable player experiences that delight millions of players every day? Do you thrive on solving complex design challenges that span multiple systems, teams and player journeys?

We're looking for a strategic and creative Senior Game Designer to join the Player Value team in Candy Crush Saga. In this role, you'll shape some of the most important moments in a player's experience, from their first session through their long-term journey, creating experiences that maximize player value, engagement and delight. You'll have the opportunity to influence the game at a holistic level, working across multiple initiatives and collaborating with teams throughout Candy Crush Saga.

Your role within the Kingdom

As a Senior Game Designer in the Player Value team, you'll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment alongside Product Managers, UX Designers, Data Scientists, Engineers and other Game Designers to identify and redesign the moments that matter most to players.

You'll think beyond individual features, taking a holistic view of the player journey to create cohesive experiences that improve onboarding, progression, motivation, retention and long-term engagement. From reimagining the first-time user experience to evolving key player journeys, you'll connect insights across the game and drive design strategies that elevate the overall player experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design of high-impact player experiences that span multiple features, systems and teams.
• Shape and evolve key player journeys, including onboarding, progression, rewards and other critical moments that influence long-term engagement.
• Develop a holistic vision for player value, ensuring experiences feel meaningful, rewarding and cohesive throughout the game.
• Drive discovery and concept development for strategic opportunities that improve player satisfaction, engagement and business outcomes.
• Collaborate across multiple product teams to align experiences into a seamless player journey.
• Create clear design documentation, player journey maps and experience frameworks to communicate vision and drive execution.
• Use qualitative research, player feedback and quantitative data to identify friction points, uncover opportunities and validate design decisions.
• Stay informed on market trends, player expectations and emerging design practices, bringing fresh thinking into the team.
• Champion systems thinking, ensuring new experiences complement the broader Candy Crush ecosystem and reinforce long-term player value.