What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Game Designer, Creative Development position at The Walt Disney Company?
Job Posting Title :
Lead Game Designer, Creative Development
Req ID : 10112686
Job Description :
About the Role & Team
In this unique role, we are looking for a standout creative expert, leader, and collaborator to partner with the best game developers from across the globe to create the next generation of Disney, Pixar, and Avatar games.
This role draws upon your expertise not only as a seasoned game designer, but also as an authority on gaming trends and a passionate Disney enthusiast who can creatively support our external partners.
You will be the point person for game design and narrative submissions and discussions, leveraging best-in-class examples on the target platform and genre, and guiding gameplay and narrative through the lens of our characters and worlds, to ensure that each game is a compelling, appealing, and authentic Disney experience.
This is a Full-Time role.
You will report to the Sr. Manager- Creative Development
What You Will Do
Game & Narrative Design :
- Represent game design and narrative on large, highly complex projects as an authority on the worlds, stories, and characters of Disney, Pixar, and Avatar.
- Provide editorial feedback and lead discussions on game design documentation, gameplay concepts, features, LiveOps plans, and playable builds, while fostering successful collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
- Review and provide actionable recommendations on story arcs, beats, and scripts to ensure authenticity and quality in our games.
- Proactively identify areas of risk affecting product quality, story, and player experience; provide actionable solutions to mitigate game design and narrative risks.
- Maintain familiarity with current game and game industry products and trends including popular gameplay features, trending genres, current platforms, and commonly leveraged retention and monetization techniques.
- Independently balance a workload of diverse projects in varying stages of development.
Brand & Franchise Guidance :
Team Leadership
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In addition to strong generalist skills, demonstrated specialization within any of the following categories :
Education :
Additional Information
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https : / / jobs.disneycareers.com / benefits
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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $113,800 to $152,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Job Posting Segment :
NA - Games
Job Posting Primary Business :
Regional (NA)
Primary Job Posting Category :
Games-Design
Employment Type : Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code :
Glendale, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code :
Date Posted :
2025-02-07
Salary : $113,800 - $152,500
