Scopely
Overview
We are looking for a
Director of System Design
in the US or Canada or hybrid in the Culver City office to join our team developing an unannounced and groundbreaking new title with a popular IP. Our game is F2P (mobile + PC) and approaching pre-production. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the gaming industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. What You'll Do Design and own core systems , including progression, rewards, economies, and metagame structures, to support long-term engagement and monetization. Collaborate deeply with design, product, engineering, and analytics teams to
craft systems that balance gameplay integrity with business impact . Help frame the
pillars, razors, and design philosophies
that will direct system-level decisions. Evaluate system proposals with a
critical and constructive eye
- identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for iteration. Guide ideation and iteration with both high-level vision and hands-on contribution -
writing, reviewing, and improving design documentation
with clarity and rigor. Ensure systems are
intuitive, scalable, and future-proof
across mobile and PC platforms, with a live-service mindset and content extensibility built in. Synthesize the competitive landscape
and industry trends to inform best-in-class design decisions and discover innovation opportunities. Partner with leadership to define how the game evolves into a
social, cross-platform, mobile-first live service . Stay at the forefront of emerging tools and methodologies - especially
AI
- to explore how they can enhance design workflows and player experiences. Help build and nurture a
culture of design excellence , elevating standards, mentoring designers, and contributing to Scopely's reputation as a best-in-class F2P studio. What We're Looking For Proven experience designing systems for
live service games , ideally F2P Deep expertise in
game systems and economies , with a strong grasp of player psychology, behavioral patterns, and progression design. A
strategic, player-focused mindset , with an eye for balancing creative vision, gameplay depth, and business goals. Excellent
analytical thinking , quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving ability - combined with a clear understanding of the limits of data. Outstanding
communication and collaboration skills , with the ability to align diverse stakeholders, influence across functions, and bring our team together. Experience with licensed IP is a plus. A passion for games, a deep understanding of what makes them work The ability to work closely with engineering and data science teams to
instrument and analyze systems
effectively. A
growth mindset
grounded in high achievement and low ego. Experience
defining systems in pre-production Compensation & Benefits For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range $186,300 - $291,000 USD About Us Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as MONOPOLY GO!, Star Trek Fleet Command, Stumble Guys, MARVEL Strike Force, Yahtzee With Buddies, among others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies, Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents. Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy. For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com. Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain. Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice. Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as MONOPOLY GO!, Star Trek Fleet Command, Stumble Guys, MARVEL Strike Force, Yahtzee With Buddies, among others. You will be re-directed to the employer's career pages. Please ensure you complete your application on these pages to ensure your application has been successful. Please enter an email address to send the job. Don't forget to check your spam folder in case you do not receive the email.
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We are looking for a
Director of System Design
in the US or Canada or hybrid in the Culver City office to join our team developing an unannounced and groundbreaking new title with a popular IP. Our game is F2P (mobile + PC) and approaching pre-production. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the gaming industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. What You'll Do Design and own core systems , including progression, rewards, economies, and metagame structures, to support long-term engagement and monetization. Collaborate deeply with design, product, engineering, and analytics teams to
craft systems that balance gameplay integrity with business impact . Help frame the
pillars, razors, and design philosophies
that will direct system-level decisions. Evaluate system proposals with a
critical and constructive eye
- identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for iteration. Guide ideation and iteration with both high-level vision and hands-on contribution -
writing, reviewing, and improving design documentation
with clarity and rigor. Ensure systems are
intuitive, scalable, and future-proof
across mobile and PC platforms, with a live-service mindset and content extensibility built in. Synthesize the competitive landscape
and industry trends to inform best-in-class design decisions and discover innovation opportunities. Partner with leadership to define how the game evolves into a
social, cross-platform, mobile-first live service . Stay at the forefront of emerging tools and methodologies - especially
AI
- to explore how they can enhance design workflows and player experiences. Help build and nurture a
culture of design excellence , elevating standards, mentoring designers, and contributing to Scopely's reputation as a best-in-class F2P studio. What We're Looking For Proven experience designing systems for
live service games , ideally F2P Deep expertise in
game systems and economies , with a strong grasp of player psychology, behavioral patterns, and progression design. A
strategic, player-focused mindset , with an eye for balancing creative vision, gameplay depth, and business goals. Excellent
analytical thinking , quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving ability - combined with a clear understanding of the limits of data. Outstanding
communication and collaboration skills , with the ability to align diverse stakeholders, influence across functions, and bring our team together. Experience with licensed IP is a plus. A passion for games, a deep understanding of what makes them work The ability to work closely with engineering and data science teams to
instrument and analyze systems
effectively. A
growth mindset
grounded in high achievement and low ego. Experience
defining systems in pre-production Compensation & Benefits For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range $186,300 - $291,000 USD About Us Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as MONOPOLY GO!, Star Trek Fleet Command, Stumble Guys, MARVEL Strike Force, Yahtzee With Buddies, among others. Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond. Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry. Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies, Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years. Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents. Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy. For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com. Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain. Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice. Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as MONOPOLY GO!, Star Trek Fleet Command, Stumble Guys, MARVEL Strike Force, Yahtzee With Buddies, among others. You will be re-directed to the employer's career pages. Please ensure you complete your application on these pages to ensure your application has been successful. Please enter an email address to send the job. Don't forget to check your spam folder in case you do not receive the email.
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