Design Director - Casual Games (All in Hole)

Description

Homa is a global mobile game developer and publisher with a portfolio of over 80 mobile games and 1.8B downloads. We combine cutting-edge technology with a passion for games to produce hits with franchise potential, empowering creators to thrive in the global gaming landscape. Through Homa Lab, its proprietary gaming technology platform, Homa provides game developers worldwide with market knowledge, data-driven tools, game tech, and insights to transform creative ideas into commercial hits.

Since our inception, we have raised $165 million in total from prominent investors, including Headline, Northzone, Eurazeo, Singular, Quadrille Capital, Fabric Ventures, and Bpifrance. We have also received support from renowned business angels, such as the founders of King, Sorare, and Spotify. But what truly sets Home apart is our team.

We are a diverse group of individuals from different backgrounds, countries, and cultures, all driven by a shared passion for taking over the gaming industry. Our team is rapidly growing, attracting industry veterans eager to help us deliver the next generation of Homa’s games.

Joining Homa means becoming part of a dedicated team creating innovative and high-performing games for players worldwide. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact in the gaming industry, then Homa is the perfect place for you. Join us and let's create the future of gaming together!

Role & Missions—What you will do 🚀

As the Design Director, you will be a key leader in shaping the creative direction and design excellence of our games. Collaborating closely with the General Manager, Director of Product, and Art Director, you will craft and execute a compelling creative vision that aligns with our strategic goals. You will lead and mentor a talented team of game designers, systems designers, and level designers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and a player-first mindset across all aspects of game development.

  • Develop and oversee design processes and standard methodologies, ensuring high-quality design, processes, and creative elements across the game.
  • Evaluate and analyze game performance, player feedback, and industry trends to inform design decisions and drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Art, Tech, and Production to identify and follow through on strategies that address the needs of the players, the game, and the team.
  • Champion creative excellence within the team, driving design innovation and ensuring a player-focused approach to all aspects of game development.

Requirements

Preferred Experience—What's your profile 👀

If you’re creative, ambitious, and up for taking over the industry, we want you on our team!

  • Proven experience in design leadership within the free-to-play casual games industry.
  • Strong knowledge of Game/Level Design, System Balancing, Player Research, and Economy Design.
  • Excellent people leadership skills, with experience leading and mentoring creative teams.
  • Experience and understanding of live game development and operations.
  • Great communication skills and able to collaborate well in an agile environment.
  • Focused on clear, well-documented creative processes and feature designs.
  • Knowledgeable about the gaming market and current player expectations.
  • Comfortable using metrics and data to guide decisions.

Benefits

Our Culture—Who we are🪐

At Homa, we are building a community of brilliant talents. We believe that true innovation comes from diversity and collaboration, and that's why we prioritize brainpower and determination over formal education. So if you have the talent, energy and motivation, there is no obstacle to your success here.

As the creative experts behind the platform, we provide developers with the data they need to bring their ideas to life. Our team lives by three central values that guide everything we do:

✨Ambition: we're not afraid to tackle difficult challenges and set our goals extremely high. We're on a mission to revolutionize an industry dominated by well-established companies, and we won't stop until we succeed.

✨Humility: we leave our pride & ego aside. We are always ready to lend a helping hand, celebrate each other's successes, and learn from our failures. As Mr. Lamar said, "Sit down. Be humble."

✨Curiosity: we keep our minds open and never stop learning. We believe that questioning everything is the best way to stay ahead of the curve, and we encourage all our team members to stay curious and never stop exploring new ideas.

At Homa, you'll be challenged, supported, and inspired every day, and we can't wait to see what you bring to the table.

Perks & Benefits 🎁

While success is its own reward, here are some of the benefits that come with working at Homa:

  • We offer essential benefits in France and specific locations, including health insurance, meal vouchers, public transport subsidies, childcare benefits, and life insurance
  • If you're interested in working from our newly renovated Paris HQ with a rooftop garden and WeWork amenities, we have a desk waiting for you
  • You will be working in English with our international team of top-tier talents from 35+ countries
  • You will be able to attend diverse team events and Workations (the famous company-wide Homa trip)
  • You will have bi-annual reviews with your manager to reflect on your performance, celebrate wins, and receive constructive feedback

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