Director of Game Design

A Day in the Life

We’re looking for a visionary and highly experienced Director of Game Design to lead the creative direction of our portfolio of hybrid-casual games. In this role, you will oversee the design strategy across multiple titles, mentor and manage a team of designers, and collaborate closely with production, art, and product teams to ensure each game delivers fun, innovative, and scalable experiences to our global audience.

The Impact You’ll Make:

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  Lead the creative direction and design vision for new and existing games across Lion Studios’ portfolio.

  
  


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  Manage and mentor a team of game designers, fostering creative growth and high-quality output.

  
  


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  Own and refine core gameplay loops, meta systems, and monetization design to drive long-term player engagement.

  
  


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  Evaluate early prototypes and provide clear direction to improve game feel, retention, and scalability.

  
  


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  Collaborate with product managers, developers, and artists to ensure cohesive execution of game concepts.

  
  


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  Review game performance metrics and iterate on design based on user feedback and analytics.

  
  


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  Stay ahead of market trends in mobile, hybrid casual, and puzzle genres to guide game innovation and differentiation.

  
  


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  Build internal design processes, documentation standards, and best practices across the team.

  
  

Basic Qualifications

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  6+ years of experience in game design, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or directorial role.

  
  


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  Proven success shipping mobile games, especially in hybrid casual or puzzle genres.

  
  


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  Deep understanding of game systems design, monetization strategies, and player retention mechanics.

  
  


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  Strong creative vision combined with a pragmatic, data-informed mindset.

  
  


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  Experience managing and mentoring cross-functional creative teams.

  
  


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  Skilled in translating high-level concepts into executable design plans and playable prototypes.

  
  


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  Proficiency in English to coordinate effectively with both local and international teams.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience using Unity for game design and prototyping.

  
  


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  Familiarity with Figma or similar tools for UX/UI collaboration.

  
  


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  Comfortable working with or integrating AI tools into game design pipelines.

  
  


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  Strong track record of launching and scaling successful mobile titles