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Manager, Game Designer- Lucasfilm

Disney Experiences

San Francisco, CA
1 day ago
$136,800 - $183,400

Job Description

Join Disney Experiences as a Manager, Game Designer for Lucasfilm, where you'll collaborate globally to shape the next generation of gaming. Lead a creative team to design engaging gameplay experiences that resonate with fans and uphold the legacy of iconic franchises.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the internal design stakeholder and team expert
  • Assist in defining and strengthening design pillars
  • Collaborate with story team and review story arcs and scripts
  • Drive quality across all assigned products
  • Maintain familiarity with current game industry products and trends
  • Collaborate with partners to create gameplay experiences
  • Advocate for development teams and key stakeholders
  • Create and maintain design documentation

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in game design for mobile/console/PC/online
  • 3+ years of experience leading and managing a team
  • Has shipped multiple mobile, console, and/or PC games with live operations components
  • Expertise in game design across a broad skillset
  • Familiarity with assessing and editing design and narrative documentation
  • Experience in driving game design and narrative conversations
  • Experience collaborating with external teams
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to travel and a valid passport
  • Avid passion for gaming and industry trends
  • Obsession with Lucasfilm brands, including Star Wars and Indiana Jones
  • Experience growing, delegating, managing, and mentoring designers

Benefits & Perks

Health insuranceSavings benefitsEducational opportunitiesSpecial extras from Disney