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Position Overview
CSR2 is one of the most successful mobile racing games in the world, and we're evolving the experience for millions of players. We're looking for a Lead/Senior Game Designer who can shape impactful systems, elevate the player experience, and strengthen the overall design function across pods. This role combines strong systems design craft with leadership, collaboration, and an ability to drive clarity and alignment.
What You'll Do
Lead the design of major systems and features that deepen CSR2's progression, engagement, and long-term meta
Drive end-to-end feature delivery—including concepts, specs, flows, balancing, prototyping, iteration, and final launch
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, UX, Art, and Live Ops to align goals, define KPIs, and ensure high-quality execution
Improve and evolve existing systems (events, rewards, progression, collections, onboarding) using data, player insights, competitive research, and structured reviews
Mentor and support designers across pods, raising the bar on documentation, analytical thinking, system clarity, and communication
Contribute to Live Ops by designing scalable event formats, economy updates, pacing improvements, and retention drivers
Strengthen design processes, facilitate design reviews, and help maintain coherence across CSR2's ecosystem
Communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders, proactively flag risks, and guide teams toward strong, player-centered solutions
(Lead-level expectation) Own multiple systems, support planning for pods, and act as a decision-maker in design discussions
What You Bring
6 –10+ years of game design experience in mobile F2P or similar
Strong systems design expertise—economies, progression, Live Ops, and balancing
Proven ability to deliver complex features in a live game environment
Strong collaboration skills with Product, Engineering, UX, and Art
Excellent documentation, communication, and structured problem-solving
Ability to break down complex systems into clear, intuitive player experiences
Experience mentoring designers or influencing broader team craft
Ownership mindset with a focus on quality, clarity, and long-term impact
Lead-Level Expectations Include:
Experience guiding designers or pods, giving structured feedback, and driving alignment
Ability to own multiple systems and influence product direction
Comfort acting as a design decision-maker and resolving ambiguity
What We Offer You What You Bring
Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits
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