Join Disney Experiences as a Manager, Game Designer for Lucasfilm, where you'll lead a creative team in developing engaging games that authentically represent iconic franchises like Star Wars. Leverage your game design expertise to collaborate with top developers and ensure high-quality gameplay experiences from conception to launch.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the internal design stakeholder ensuring games fulfill creative and business goals
Define and strengthen design pillars, providing feedback on game design documentation
Collaborate with story teams to ensure narrative authenticity and quality
Drive quality across products by identifying risks and delivering solutions
Maintain familiarity with current game industry trends
Balance a workload of diverse projects
Collaborate with partners to create engaging gameplay experiences
Develop strong relationships across business groups
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
Experience shipping multiple mobile, console, and/or PC games with live operations components
Expertise in game design across a broad skillset including systems, game pillars, and narrative design
Familiarity with design and narrative documentation
Experience driving game design and narrative conversations
Experience collaborating and providing creative feedback to external teams
Exceptional time management skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to travel with a valid passport
Passion for gaming and industry trends
Obsession with Lucasfilm brands like Star Wars and Indiana Jones
Experience mentoring designers
Benefits & Perks
Health benefitsSavings benefitsEducational opportunitiesSpecial extras unique to Disney