Principal Game Designer
Socialpoint
| Company | Socialpoint |
| Category | Design |
| Location | Barcelona |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Who we are:
Let's have fun shaping your future!
We are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile game studio proudly part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family. We’re the creators of hits like Dragon City, Two Dots, Top Troops, and Monster Legends, loved by hundreds of millions of players around the globe.We craft the best social games, bringing joy from Barcelona to the world. Now, we want to bring the world to Barcelona! At Socialpoint, work and play intertwine seamlessly, and we celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome here. Join us for a future where making games is as thrilling as playing them! Position Overview:
As the Lead Game Designer for a brand-new game team, you will initially champion the "0-to-1" development of an exciting new Merge 2 title. You will own the game’s creative vision, architecting its core loop, progression systems, and meta-game from scratch. As the project matures, you will transition the team into soft launch and live operations, overseeing the day-to-day economy balance, event pipelines, and monetization features designed to drive long-term player retention.
What You'll do:
Own and drive the game's vision, aligning it with product goals and communicating it clearly to the team and stakeholders to build shared commitment.
Lead ideation and brainstorming, and translate player motivations and behavior into user experience stories, wireframes, and optimal feature design.
Mentor and grow a team of designers, fostering a collaborative, creative environment with clear goals and strong execution standards.
Partner with product, engineering, and art to guide features from concept through implementation, reviewing and approving final designs.
Improve design tools and processes to streamline the pipeline and boost team efficiency and productivity.
Use live feedback and analytics to refine systems, maintain a balanced game economy, and champion design best practices across the studio.
What are we looking for?
Effective communicator with outstanding verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Highly proficient with mathematical concepts and formula creation in a game environment
Proven history of designing systems that influence player behaviors and achieve key product performance indicators.
Expert in crafting features, systems, core game loops, economies, and meta-designs to foster and enhance positive player behaviors.
Excels in a live service game environment, adept at making adjustments based on feedback from an active community.
Solid experience in the gaming industry in a design role, contributing meaningfully to multiple released titles
Extensive experience leading a diverse and skilled design team
Proven track record of successfully shipping games
What's in it for you as a Socialpointer?
Hybrid working model: we ask you to come to our Barcelona office at least 2 days per week
A generous 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays
Private medical insurance for you and your family to keep your health bar full
Disability and life insurance
Choose from the latest iOS or Android device when you join (phone or tablet)
Free language lessons in English, Spanish and Catalan
Spotify Premium to add the perfect soundtrack to your adventure
Legendary social events and parties to let off some steam
Take-Two Interactive employee stock purchase plan (eligibility criteria applies)
Professional development budget for skills training
Onsite Perks Include
State-of-the-art gym facilities
Free breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee
Onsite physiotherapist and hairdresser (no wallet needed!)
The list goes on and on… so get your game on and apply now! Click “Apply” to level up and submit your application in English. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating