Amazon
Join Amazon Games as a Lead Game Designer and help create thrilling multiplayer games aimed at a wide audience. In this innovative role, you will navigate a high level of ambiguity, shaping exceptional game experiences for casual players. Your creativity will help establish a new genre in gaming while collaborating with talented artists, producers, and technical leads to achieve top-notch quality in our projects.
As a key player in our dynamic team, you will:
Collaborate with external developers to ideate, develop, and launch engaging original games.
Provide visionary leadership in generating unique game concepts.
Assist in strategic planning by turning marketing ideas into comprehensive game concepts and prototypes.
Manage multiple projects effectively while communicating with all organizational levels respectfully and candidly.
Maintain a high-level strategic perspective while diving deep into execution details.
Engage with marketing and business partners to evaluate potential games and refine target audiences.
Stay informed on gaming industry trends and products, including those from Amazon, Twitch, and Amazon Game Studios.
Rapidly prototype design concepts and iterate based on player feedback.
Ensure high-quality delivery of content and features in collaboration with developers.
Work together with engineers and artists to enhance workflows and tool quality.
The Amazon Games team is dedicated to delivering amazing gaming experiences globally. We aim for a future where everyone can enjoy and engage with games creatively and collaboratively. By harnessing the power of Twitch and AWS, you will drive innovation in gameplay, marketing, and technology alongside some of the industry's brightest minds.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of game design experience in the industry.
Proven track record of managing game development from concept to shipment.
Experience working with third-party developers.
Expertise in creating high-quality design guidelines and development strategies.
History of shipping games across platforms within budget and time constraints.
A portfolio showcasing your design process and compelling gameplay.
Deep understanding of valuable in-game content for players.
Experience in communicating effectively with customers, technical teams, and management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience presenting ideas to executives and senior leadership.
BA, technical degree, or equivalent work experience.
In-depth knowledge of game theory and design best practices.
Experience creating games across various genres and platforms, from mobile to console.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
A passion for emerging technologies and gaming trends.
This position is based at
Amazon.com Services LLC . We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture for all employees. Our compensation reflects market variations, with base pay ranging from $101,500 to $217,000 per year, depending on location and experience. Additional benefits and compensation may also be included.
Amazon.com Services LLC . We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture for all employees. Our compensation reflects market variations, with base pay ranging from $101,500 to $217,000 per year, depending on location and experience. Additional benefits and compensation may also be included.