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Netflix is a global leader in entertainment with over 300 million paid members across 190+ countries, enjoying TV shows, films, and games anytime, anywhere. Spry Fox, part of Netflix, is a game studio driven by creativity and purpose — creating games that entertain while making a positive impact on players’ lives.
About Our Team
At Spry Fox, our mission is to “make the world a better place” through thoughtful game design. We create games that foster friendship, discourage toxicity, and promote learning. For over a decade, we’ve embraced a fully remote culture with team members worldwide, promoting healthy work-life balance and avoiding the pitfalls of industry crunch.
We expect team members to be available for collaboration during core hours from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time, while offering flexible schedules outside these times.
About the Role
As a Senior Game Designer, you’ll lead the creation, iteration, and refinement of gameplay systems central to the player experience in our live service game. You will design non-violent player activities and events, integrating them into a complex life simulation environment. You’ll collaborate with leadership and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver compelling features that delight players.
Responsibilities
- Plan and direct design efforts for new gameplay features and systems
- Collaborate with programmers, artists, producers, and fellow designers in agile strike teams
- Create dynamic objects and engaging content for player activities and live events
- Utilize and improve content creation tools to enhance team efficiency
- Balance gameplay pacing, progression, and economy within multiplayer systems
- Make thoughtful aesthetic choices aligned with our cozy multiplayer game style
- Navigate ambiguity in design and make smart tradeoffs balancing player experience, technical constraints, and timelines
Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional game design experience, with 2+ years in senior roles
- Proven track record of shipping at least 2 commercial games with teams of 10+ people
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience with scripting or programming
- Excellent collaboration and mediation skills across disciplines
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine and blueprint scripting
Preferred
- Experience working on MMOs or open-world games
- Knowledge of life-simulation or cozy game genres (e.g., Animal Crossing)
- Expertise in system and economy design for live service games
- Experience managing live game updates and social gameplay design
- Mentorship or small team leadership experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary range: $160,000 - $240,000 (no bonuses)
- Flexible compensation structure allowing a choice between salary and stock options
- Comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with match, disability coverage, paid leave, family benefits, and more
- Generous paid time off policies (35 days/year for hourly full-time; flexible time off for salaried employees)
Inclusion & Equal Opportunity
Netflix and Spry Fox are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide accommodations during the hiring process upon request and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic. We celebrate diverse perspectives as a foundation for strong teams.
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