About this role
Salary: £60,000 - 95,000 per year
Requirements: Effective communication skills with outstanding verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation abilitiesHighly proficient with mathematical concepts and formula creation in a game environmentProven history of designing systems that influence player behaviors and achieve key product performance indicatorsExpert ability to craft features, systems, core game loops, economies, and meta-designs that foster positive player behaviorsStrong experience in a live service game environment, including making adjustments based on feedback from an active communitySolid experience in the gaming industry in a design role, contributing meaningfully to multiple released titlesExtensive experience leading a diverse and skilled design teamProven track record of successfully shipping games Responsibilities: Own and drive the game vision, aligning it with product goals and communicating it clearly to the team and stakeholdersLead ideation and brainstorming, and translate player motivations and behavior into user experience stories, wireframes, and feature designMentor and grow a team of designers, fostering a collaborative creative environment with clear goals and strong execution standardsPartner with product, engineering, and art to guide features from concept through implementation, reviewing and approving final designsImprove design tools and processes to streamline the pipeline and boost team efficiency and productivityUse live feedback and analytics to refine systems, maintain a balanced game economy, and champion design best practices across the studio Technologies: SupportUX UI DesignGameDev More:
We are Zynga, a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive. Our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times, connecting players in 175+ countries through a diverse portfolio that includes FarmVille, Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, Game of Thrones Slots Casino, Wizard of Oz Slots, Hit it Rich! Slots, Wonka Slots, Top Eleven, Toon Blast, Empires & Puzzles, Merge Dragons!, CSR Racing, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, Match Factory, and Color Block Jam. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to create unforgettable gaming experiences. In this role, we are hiring a Lead Game Designer to help develop a brand-new Merge 2 title, own the creative vision, guide the team from 0-to-1 through soft launch and live operations, and help shape the economy, events, and monetization that support long-term player retention. We offer a highly competitive salary, private medical care, a company bonus scheme, relocation assistance for those moving to the UK, an onsite chef, life insurance, a favorable pension scheme, healthcare cash plan including dental and optical coverage, and access to great tech and consoles in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting qualified individuals with disabilities or health conditions during the application or interview process.
last updated 36 week of 2026