#Zynga pays people to play spades plus software#

Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events.Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves.Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees.Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners.Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs.Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US).Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada).RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada).Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan).Experience in casual games is not required but is highly desirable.Have a high quality portfolio with works that apply.Be well-versed in the casual market and competition.High level of EQ and communication skills.

#Zynga pays people to play spades plus software#

Knowledge of software like Creative Suite, Perforce, JIRA, and other software.Have a comprehensive understanding of multiple creative disciplines and how they function in the gaming pipeline.7+ years of experience leading a creative game development team.Passionate about casual mobile games – Words with Friends especially!.Experience Art Directing on a live-ops game.Assist Art Producers in developing plans and task assignments.Collaborate with inter-department groups consumer insights, marketing, and user acquisition, leading communications as they relate to art.Lead both formal and informal art critique, working through leads when applicable to disseminate feedback.Develop and upkeep style guides and documentation.Guide, mentor, and assist with hiring/recruiting of team members, source freelancers and external studios as needed.Assist in the setting of goals and objectives for the art team.Ensure feature estimates are accurately scoped and planned.Continually improve and optimize the art development and art production processes.Cultivate a positive team culture that fosters creativity, high performance, employee growth and a positive work environment.Set the vision – create goals and targets that continuously elevate the visual and kinetic experience of Words with Friends.This position will be located at any of Zynga's offices in Austin, Chicago, San Mateo, Toronto, Eugene or Carlsbad. Someone that enjoys thinking about them and discussing their features, mechanics, experiences and art! This candidate is tuned-in to the casual gaming space and has a strong understanding and intuition of what players appreciate and seek out. We are looking for someone that loves playing casual mobile games. We are seeking leaders with an elegant understanding of situational management, effective communication and cultivating inspiration. Our ideal candidate is incredibly passionate about leadership and experienced in managing high performance teams with a positive and creative work culture. Beyond the ability to meet production deadlines and business goals, this position requires an eye for aesthetic quality, kinetic personality and fun, as the Art Director is ultimately accountable for work that will be seen and experienced by millions of players every day. The Art Director will lead the multidisciplinary team of artists and their development process while regularly collaborating with Production, Design, Engineering, and Product Management. The mission is to carry forward and grow each of these through artistic vision, effective leadership, and well-informed decision making. This position begins with immersing oneself into the culture of a well-established brand, team, and player community. Zynga is seeking a talented Art Director to lead on one of our most successful franchises – Words with Friends. Requisition Id: R_110886 Position Overview