Creative Director, Product Area - Candy Crush Soda Saga at Activision-Blizzard

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

Proven leadership experience managing creative teams in a fast-paced, product-focused environment
Strong design instincts paired with a deep understanding of player motivation and game systems
Demonstrated ability to align creative direction with business and monetisation strategy
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience influencing product direction through design
Strong understanding of mobile UX/UI, game design principles, and player lifecycle
Experience overseeing design for both systems and content — from monetisation features to player-facing surfaces
Skilled in developing teams and cultivating craft excellence across disciplines
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary design team across UX, UI, Game Design, Level Design, and Economy Design
Own the creative vision for the product area, aligning design strategy with business and product objectives
Champion a player-centric design culture, balancing usability, fun, and clarity in all game experiences
Partner with Product, Analytics, Engineering, and Marketing to shape and validate features that drive player value and business impact
Drive consistency, cohesion and excellence in design execution across monetisation and core gameplay scope
Support design tooling, process improvements, and design systems that enable quality and efficiency at scale
Mentor and grow the creative team through coaching, feedback, and development planning
Collaborate with other design leaders across Soda and King to evolve creative practices and ensure alignment with broader strategies
Own key aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and team health

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UX DesignUI DesignGame DesignLevel DesignEconomy DesignMonetisation StrategyPlayer MotivationCross-functional CollaborationTeam LeadershipDesign Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What leadership experience is required for the Creative Director role?

Proven leadership experience managing creative teams in a fast-paced, product-focused environment is required, along with skills in developing teams and cultivating craft excellence across disciplines.

What key skills are needed in game design and player experience?

A strong understanding of mobile UX/UI, game design principles, player lifecycle, and player motivation is essential, with experience overseeing design for systems, content, monetisation features, and player-facing surfaces.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What should I include in my application for this Creative Director position?

Highlight your enthusiasm for changing the games industry, even if you don't meet every qualification, as the company encourages applications from underrepresented groups and will assess your fit.

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1979Year Founded

$975MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Entertainment, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees