Entertainment Content Creator Jobs

Contract to Hire (6 mo.)

Hybrid – 4 days a week onsite (M-Th) in Addison, TX – Fridays remote

Portfolio required

Must have InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop

Overview:

Concept, design and produce multi-channel marketing materials with a focus on print, digital and social media. Collaborate with internal creative team to design and execute projects that meet strategic business objectives across channels. Create effective layouts and graphic design solutions with guidance from supervisor, including design layouts, photography, illustration, copy presentation, social media, web assets, and creating final project deliverables.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Art Direction and Design: Concept, design, art direct, manage and produce projects that drive sales and recruiting for the US market.
• Attend project briefing meetings
• Collaborate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media
• Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the copywriter
• Produce sketches, storyboards, wireframes, roughs to visualize ideas
• Produce finished layout designs
• Present completed ideas to team members and to internal clients
• Work with the client to address any concerns or comments and get client approval of project
• Take work from concept to final execution while maintaining internal processes, budgets, and timelines for each project

Projects can include fliers, brochures, cards, prize items, interior décor/designs, company event support materials, product marketing launches, internal incentive campaigns, e-catalogs, email content, website content for the client, social media content and more.

• Photoshoots: Create concepts and work with art buyer to produce internal and external photoshoots, including choosing photographers, models, wardrobe, stylists, and locations. Edit and markup images. Work with retouching team through final approval of images.
• Produce social media content to support projects including scheduling time with social media expert, creating shot list, product pull list, scheduling internal studio and photographer, art directing shot and approving retouched images.
• Project Management: Responsible for meeting project objectives and deadlines while balancing priorities of multiple projects.
• Partner closely with internal groups to align project objectives for multiple projects and campaigns.
• Review production process including budget, objectives, approach, tracking and managing expenses, and time spent adjusting to stay within budget or lower costs.

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

Associate Podcast Producer

ABOUT BLACK LOVE, INC.

Black Love, Inc. is a Black-owned media company devoted to providing diverse representation of love in the Black community through film/tv, original digital content, audio, live events and social media. Known for creating the BLACK LOVE docuseries which launched as the most viewed unscripted series in the history of the Oprah Winfrey Network, we are committed to offering content and experiences that affirm, educate, and entertain the Black Millennial audience. In addition to the docuseries, Black Love, Inc. properties include the Black Love+ App, Black Love Podcast Network, a monthly social media reach of over 75M+ monthly, the annual Black Love Summit and BlackLove.com. We have partnered with brands including: Target, Neutrogena, Amazon Studios, BET Networks, Bravo Networks, JP Morgan Chase, Shea Moisture, Lexus and Frito-Lay.

The Role

In this role, you will assist the Podcast Producer and Director of Podcasts to produce multiple shows for Black Love, Inc.’s growing award winning podcast network. You should have a background in audio production and digital media. You will be hands-on during all stages of production such as creating rundowns, production meetings, ideating segments, producing talent, post production, and writing show copy. The ideal candidate is an avid podcast, audio streaming and/or radio listener with a passion for Black media & culture.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate podcast studio and remote environment 
• Field produce remote podcast sessions
• Ideate discussion topics and create show rundowns
• Conduct detailed pre-show and guest research for talent
• Pre-produce elements to be played back during taping sessions
• Publish completed episodes using podcast distribution CMS

Requirements

• Ideally 1-3 years of experience in podcasting, audio streaming and/or radio.
• Ability to produce at least 3-5 podcast episodes weekly.
• Proficient in audio post-production including mixing and sound design.
• Proficient in Adobe Audition
• knowledge of Black media & culture.
• Willing to work outside of standard work hours when necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thrives in a lively teamwork environment.

Black Love has adopted a hybrid work model for our entire staff. We believe that the best work is done in a hybrid capacity as it combines the flexibility of working from home with in-person collaboration. We are ideally looking for Los Angeles based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate within the first 3 months of accepting an offer.

Please email resume & relevant experience: [email protected]

Black Love, Inc.

Job Title: Casting Director

Type: Full-time (Los Angeles)

Reports To: VP of Casting

Company Overview:

Podium Audio is the fastest-growing audiobook publishing company in the US. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where talented professionals can thrive and bring their creativity to life. We work with bestselling authors and emerging voices to produce exceptional audiobooks.

Job Description:

Casting top voice talent on Podium’s stories, with a focus on specialty genre fiction. Leading talent acquisition and scouting—particularly new and diverse talent—participating in industry events, and assisting in the training of new department members.

Key Responsibilities:

o  Identify top voice talent for authentic casting

o  Contribute to workflow ideas and standardization within the Podium system

o  Participate and represent Podium at industry events

Qualifications:

o  Theater, audiobook industry, voice-over, or equivalent background

o  Successful track record in audiobook casting, coaching or directing

o  Strong communication and organizational skills

o  Self-motivated and committed to diversity and inclusion

o  Passion for storytelling and voice-over

o  Preferably 2+ years experience in the audiobook industry

Benefits and Compensation:

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), paid parking, paid parental leave, paid holidays, a generous vacation policy, and the ability to work from home on Monday and Friday. This role is remote two days per week and in office T-Th in El Segundo, California. Salary: $60-$75k base

To Apply:

If you are passionate about audiobooks or voice-over, and are excited about this opportunity to join a growing team, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Podium Audio is an audio-first entertainment studio and independent audiobook publisher that finances, develops, produces and distributes world-class immersive audio content. We stay on the bleeding edge of what’s trending in the audio world, and as an industry leader in the realms of science fiction and fantasy, we don’t shy away from the extraordinary.

Podium Audio is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Podium Audio

What You Will Do:

• Ideate and design all digital production (web, digital marketing, social, media) and print

for retail

• Develop internal marketing campaigns that translate marketing objectives across business

units into clear and motivating creative strategies

• Analyze brand tracking, market trends, consumer need, and the competitive landscape

• Prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs,

establishing production schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and

production departments

• Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic and creative

thinking to develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives in a fiscally responsible

manner

• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print

materials and digital experiences for visually sophisticated audiences

• Present, or oversee presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables

Will You Will Need:

• 6-8 years of related experience

• Years of experience creating marketing/advertising campaigns from developing vision

and the message platform to overseeing production on time and budget

• Understanding and experience creating integrated content across all marketing channels

from digital, social media, paid media, mobile, but also understand offline and print

• Proven experience with concept development

• Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives

• BA/BS degree in marketing or business

• Prior experience with copywriting, design, or production

• Prior project management experience, with a focus on creative direction

Other Minimum Qualifications:

• Ambition. Proactively seeks opportunities to learn & grow.

• Initiative. Acts and thinks beyond tasks to accomplish goals.

• Team Focused. Ensures understanding, cooperation and consistency within and between

departments. Encourages collaboration and proactively builds rapport with others. Is

easy to approach and talk to.

• Self-Awareness. Genuine understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses.

• Environmental Radar. Understands how to get things done and when to involve others

in decisions.

• Business Intelligence. Understands how our organization works. Demonstrates an

understanding of the key business metrics in his/her world.

• Problem finding. Routinely looks to improve services, processes, and strategies.

• Creativity. Takes advantage of difficult or unusual situations to develop unique

approaches and useful

• Professionalism. Maintains composure amid challenges; develops, applies, and adheres

to standard operating procedures.

• Functional Knowledge/Skills. Has the knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level

of accomplishment.

• Effectiveness. Effectively manages work and resources to meet timelines and goals amid

competing priorities. Consistently demonstrates organization and time management

skills.

• Communication: Prepares clear, concise, and well-organized written and verbal

communications. Demonstrates active listening.

Coda Search│Staffing

Zynga is looking for an experienced Creative Director to work on one of our existing popular mobile games. This role leads and participates in direct design and creative input on content and system design in the game.

Main Responsibilities

• Own, drive, and communicate the vision for the game
• Lead a grow a team of designers
• Create, model, and tune sophisticated systems and economies
• Design and balance game pinches, inflows and outflows
• Work closely with all team members to design and prototype new gameplay and systems
• Create and improve tools to make the design pipeline faster and more efficient for the team
• Be the advocate of good design practices across the studio
• Create or adapt leading game features to work with an existing game
• Pitch new ideas to the team/ lead brainstorming sessions
• Analyze real-time feedback and metrics, and adjust game designs accordingly while maintaining a live game economy
• Work with product managers, developers and artists to lead all aspects of the implementation of new features and systems
• Write user experience stories and create wireframe screens and flows
• Remain up-to-date with Game Design literature and standard methodologies to be an evangelist for the craft of Game Design

Desired Skills And Experience

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Expert with math, levels, and formulas in game environment
• Possesses an extensive knowledge of games and strategies
• Solid knowledge of game balancing and pacing
• Translates direct consumer insights, market data, and analysis into creative design solutions
• Passionate gamer
• 2+ shipped games

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary and generous bonus plan
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid maternity/parental leave
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

Zynga does not engage in financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process. We do not conduct job interviews over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp or others. We will never ask you for your personal or financial information over unofficial chat channels. Our in-house recruitment team only contacts individuals via official company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com or naturalmotion.com email domain).

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, you may wish to contact the authorities. In the United States, you may file a complaint with the FBI. More information is available here: https://www.ic3.gov.

Careers Category: Art & Animation

Careers location: Austin, TX, Bay Area, CA, Carlsbad, CA, Chicago, IL, Eugene, OR, Toronto, Canada

Connected Worker Type: Connected, Onsite

Requisition Id: P212618

Zynga

Zynga is looking for a Creative Director to lead visual direction and creative development process for our Blockchain team. Our mission within Zynga Blockchain Games is player agency and empowerment. Our goal is to create fun and enduring experiences players will enjoy, trust and value. If you want to help shape the future of gaming with a world-class team, we look forward to hearing from you.

As Creative Director, you will conjure worlds, develop stories and ensure what we bring to market is stunning, memorable and brand worthy. You will work closely with every facet of the team including Product Management, Design, Engineering, Production and executive leadership. You will oversee, foster and protect the product vision through your creative lens. Help us bring a high quality games portfolio to life while ensuring needs are met on time and to schedule without sacrificing quality, and are delivered in support of design and technical requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career working for a top company in the mobile sector. Are you ready to be a key contributor to Zynga’s Growth? Come and join us!

Responsibilities:

• Establish and drive a creative culture that engages world class talent, maximizes team potential, and encourages proactive cross-discipline collaboration to deliver the best possible games
• Build IP and products with a talented and collaborative team by crafting stories, experiences, and worlds that resonate with the most passionate members of the crypto community
• Take an active, hands-on role in developing, maintaining, and refining story, narrative, and worldbuilding
• Conceptualize mockups and draft presentations for game pitches
• Balance direction and hands-on development of creative assets and ensure high-quality execution of all deliverables
• Contribute to studio-level planning for new products
• Identify inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement within the creative process
• Lead inter-department communications as they relate to creative direction, and help to drive delivery of our games

Desired Skills:

• You have brought world class gaming and/or animated content to life as creative director
• Web3 knowledge, passion and experience
• Expertise in arts/design and HTML5 experiences
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to work across varied creative styles
• Collaborative and open minded, curious and not afraid to push boundaries and explore
• Proven to be flexible, highly motivated and approachable
• Deep understanding of how to connect a game vision with product execution across gameplay, UX, narrative and brand positioning/marketing
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• Familiar with game pipelines and their restrictions
• A passion for creating games and engaging with the crypto community

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary and generous bonus plan
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid maternity/parental leave
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $150,000 and $200,000 per year.

The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $140,000 and $210,00 per year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

Zynga does not engage in financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process. We do not conduct job interviews over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp or others. We will never ask you for your personal or financial information over unofficial chat channels. Our in-house recruitment team only contacts individuals via official company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com or naturalmotion.com email domain).

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, you may wish to contact the authorities. In the United States, you may file a complaint with the FBI. More information is available here: https://www.ic3.gov.

Careers Category: Art & Animation

Careers location: Austin, TX, Bay Area, CA, Carlsbad, CA, Chicago, IL, Eugene, OR, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Toronto, Canada

Connected Worker Type: Connected, Onsite, Offsite

Requisition Id: P212086

Zynga

Zynga is looking for a Creative Director to lead visual direction and creative development process for our Blockchain team. Our mission within Zynga Blockchain Games is player agency and empowerment. Our goal is to create fun and enduring experiences players will enjoy, trust and value. If you want to help shape the future of gaming with a world-class team, we look forward to hearing from you.

As Creative Director, you will conjure worlds, develop stories and ensure what we bring to market is stunning, memorable and brand worthy. You will work closely with every facet of the team including Product Management, Design, Engineering, Production and executive leadership. You will oversee, foster and protect the product vision through your creative lens. Help us bring a high quality games portfolio to life while ensuring needs are met on time and to schedule without sacrificing quality, and are delivered in support of design and technical requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career working for a top company in the mobile sector. Are you ready to be a key contributor to Zynga’s Growth? Come and join us!

Responsibilities:

• Establish and drive a creative culture that engages world class talent, maximizes team potential, and encourages proactive cross-discipline collaboration to deliver the best possible games
• Build IP and products with a talented and collaborative team by crafting stories, experiences, and worlds that resonate with the most passionate members of the crypto community
• Take an active, hands-on role in developing, maintaining, and refining story, narrative, and worldbuilding
• Conceptualize mockups and draft presentations for game pitches
• Balance direction and hands-on development of creative assets and ensure high-quality execution of all deliverables
• Contribute to studio-level planning for new products
• Identify inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement within the creative process
• Lead inter-department communications as they relate to creative direction, and help to drive delivery of our games

Desired Skills:

• You have brought world class gaming and/or animated content to life as creative director
• Web3 knowledge, passion and experience
• Expertise in arts/design and HTML5 experiences
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to work across varied creative styles
• Collaborative and open minded, curious and not afraid to push boundaries and explore
• Proven to be flexible, highly motivated and approachable
• Deep understanding of how to connect a game vision with product execution across gameplay, UX, narrative and brand positioning/marketing
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• Familiar with game pipelines and their restrictions
• A passion for creating games and engaging with the crypto community

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary and generous bonus plan
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid maternity/parental leave
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $150,000 and $200,000 per year.

The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $140,000 and $210,00 per year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

Zynga does not engage in financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process. We do not conduct job interviews over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp or others. We will never ask you for your personal or financial information over unofficial chat channels. Our in-house recruitment team only contacts individuals via official company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com or naturalmotion.com email domain).

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, you may wish to contact the authorities. In the United States, you may file a complaint with the FBI. More information is available here: https://www.ic3.gov.

Careers Category: Art & Animation

Careers location: Austin, TX, Bay Area, CA, Carlsbad, CA, Chicago, IL, Eugene, OR, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Toronto, Canada

Connected Worker Type: Connected, Onsite, Offsite

Requisition Id: P212086

Zynga

Zynga is looking for an experienced Creative Director to work on one of our existing popular mobile games. This role leads and participates in direct design and creative input on content and system design in the game.

Main Responsibilities

• Own, drive, and communicate the vision for the game
• Lead a grow a team of designers
• Create, model, and tune sophisticated systems and economies
• Design and balance game pinches, inflows and outflows
• Work closely with all team members to design and prototype new gameplay and systems
• Create and improve tools to make the design pipeline faster and more efficient for the team
• Be the advocate of good design practices across the studio
• Create or adapt leading game features to work with an existing game
• Pitch new ideas to the team/ lead brainstorming sessions
• Analyze real-time feedback and metrics, and adjust game designs accordingly while maintaining a live game economy
• Work with product managers, developers and artists to lead all aspects of the implementation of new features and systems
• Write user experience stories and create wireframe screens and flows
• Remain up-to-date with Game Design literature and standard methodologies to be an evangelist for the craft of Game Design

Desired Skills And Experience

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Expert with math, levels, and formulas in game environment
• Possesses an extensive knowledge of games and strategies
• Solid knowledge of game balancing and pacing
• Translates direct consumer insights, market data, and analysis into creative design solutions
• Passionate gamer
• 2+ shipped games

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary and generous bonus plan
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid maternity/parental leave
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

Zynga does not engage in financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process. We do not conduct job interviews over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp or others. We will never ask you for your personal or financial information over unofficial chat channels. Our in-house recruitment team only contacts individuals via official company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com or naturalmotion.com email domain).

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, you may wish to contact the authorities. In the United States, you may file a complaint with the FBI. More information is available here: https://www.ic3.gov.

Careers Category: Art & Animation

Careers location: Austin, TX, Bay Area, CA, Carlsbad, CA, Chicago, IL, Eugene, OR, Toronto, Canada

Connected Worker Type: Connected, Onsite

Requisition Id: P212618

Zynga

Zynga is looking for an experienced Creative Director to work on one of our existing popular mobile games. This role leads and participates in direct design and creative input on content and system design in the game.

Main Responsibilities

• Own, drive, and communicate the vision for the game
• Lead a grow a team of designers
• Create, model, and tune sophisticated systems and economies
• Design and balance game pinches, inflows and outflows
• Work closely with all team members to design and prototype new gameplay and systems
• Create and improve tools to make the design pipeline faster and more efficient for the team
• Be the advocate of good design practices across the studio
• Create or adapt leading game features to work with an existing game
• Pitch new ideas to the team/ lead brainstorming sessions
• Analyze real-time feedback and metrics, and adjust game designs accordingly while maintaining a live game economy
• Work with product managers, developers and artists to lead all aspects of the implementation of new features and systems
• Write user experience stories and create wireframe screens and flows
• Remain up-to-date with Game Design literature and standard methodologies to be an evangelist for the craft of Game Design

Desired Skills And Experience

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Expert with math, levels, and formulas in game environment
• Possesses an extensive knowledge of games and strategies
• Solid knowledge of game balancing and pacing
• Translates direct consumer insights, market data, and analysis into creative design solutions
• Passionate gamer
• 2+ shipped games

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary and generous bonus plan
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid maternity/parental leave
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

Zynga does not engage in financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process. We do not conduct job interviews over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp or others. We will never ask you for your personal or financial information over unofficial chat channels. Our in-house recruitment team only contacts individuals via official company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com or naturalmotion.com email domain).

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, you may wish to contact the authorities. In the United States, you may file a complaint with the FBI. More information is available here: https://www.ic3.gov.

Careers Category: Art & Animation

Careers location: Austin, TX, Bay Area, CA, Carlsbad, CA, Chicago, IL, Eugene, OR, Toronto, Canada

Connected Worker Type: Connected, Onsite

Requisition Id: P212618

Zynga

Zynga is looking for a Creative Director to lead visual direction and creative development process for our Blockchain team. Our mission within Zynga Blockchain Games is player agency and empowerment. Our goal is to create fun and enduring experiences players will enjoy, trust and value. If you want to help shape the future of gaming with a world-class team, we look forward to hearing from you.

As Creative Director, you will conjure worlds, develop stories and ensure what we bring to market is stunning, memorable and brand worthy. You will work closely with every facet of the team including Product Management, Design, Engineering, Production and executive leadership. You will oversee, foster and protect the product vision through your creative lens. Help us bring a high quality games portfolio to life while ensuring needs are met on time and to schedule without sacrificing quality, and are delivered in support of design and technical requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career working for a top company in the mobile sector. Are you ready to be a key contributor to Zynga’s Growth? Come and join us!

Responsibilities:

• Establish and drive a creative culture that engages world class talent, maximizes team potential, and encourages proactive cross-discipline collaboration to deliver the best possible games
• Build IP and products with a talented and collaborative team by crafting stories, experiences, and worlds that resonate with the most passionate members of the crypto community
• Take an active, hands-on role in developing, maintaining, and refining story, narrative, and worldbuilding
• Conceptualize mockups and draft presentations for game pitches
• Balance direction and hands-on development of creative assets and ensure high-quality execution of all deliverables
• Contribute to studio-level planning for new products
• Identify inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement within the creative process
• Lead inter-department communications as they relate to creative direction, and help to drive delivery of our games

Desired Skills:

• You have brought world class gaming and/or animated content to life as creative director
• Web3 knowledge, passion and experience
• Expertise in arts/design and HTML5 experiences
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to work across varied creative styles
• Collaborative and open minded, curious and not afraid to push boundaries and explore
• Proven to be flexible, highly motivated and approachable
• Deep understanding of how to connect a game vision with product execution across gameplay, UX, narrative and brand positioning/marketing
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• Familiar with game pipelines and their restrictions
• A passion for creating games and engaging with the crypto community

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary and generous bonus plan
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid maternity/parental leave
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $150,000 and $200,000 per year.

The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $140,000 and $210,00 per year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

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Careers Category: Art & Animation

Careers location: Austin, TX, Bay Area, CA, Carlsbad, CA, Chicago, IL, Eugene, OR, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Toronto, Canada

Connected Worker Type: Connected, Onsite, Offsite

Requisition Id: P212086

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