Head of Game Design

Scopely is looking for a Head of Game Design to join the GSN Casino team! The position can be based in Barcelona, Spain, Bangalore, India or Tel Aviv, Israel . 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 mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. With a rich portfolio of free-to-play slots, video poker, video bingo, blackjack, and more, GSN Casino combines the classic casino atmosphere with innovative features and gameplay. Our games offer endless entertainment with daily bonuses, exciting quests, and massive jackpots. What You’ll Do: As the Design Director, you will lead the creative vision and execution for GSN Casino, ensuring the game is engaging, innovative, and aligns with our strategic goals. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will oversee all aspects of game design, from concept to release and beyond. Collaborate with the General Manager, the Director of Product, and other senior leaders within the Casino Division to develop a strategy and roadmap for the games' development that aligns with the division’s business goals. Ensure the design team owns and drives a cohesive vision for the game’s look, feel, audio-visuals, and overall player experience. Research, document, and communicate competitive trends in casual games, the social casino industry, and real-money gaming. Develop a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, pushing the game studio to meet or exceed the experiences and production values of land-based casino games. Partner with the Analytics and Player Insights teams to A/B test features, game designs, and slot themes, optimizing for important metrics. Mentor and develop junior game designers, providing mentorship, feedback, and support to help them grow professionally. Develop and promote standards for both the player experience and the game design process. What We're Looking For: Possess 10+ years of experience in designing and/or producing successful mass-market casual games, preferably with experience in the social casino market. Have experience in leading game design teams, demonstrating outstanding self-motivation and innovation. Exhibit creativity with an outstanding approach to addressing persistent challenges, contributing to existing products, and turning challenges into opportunities. Demonstrate outstanding communication skills, effectively bridging the gap between the business and creative aspects of the division. Capable of multitasking and leading multiple projects simultaneously. Able to translate ideas into actionable projects. At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure! About Scopely Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-dri