PRODUCER/DESIGNER (Toronto) - ZYNGA

The Zynga Game Network, the leading creator of games for social networks, is searching for a Producer/Designer to drive the design and development of the next generation of great social games.

Responsiblities

Reporting to the Executive Producer, Casual Games and working closely with the company’s creative and business leadership, the Producer will:

· Serve as a key leader in Zynga’s Toronto satellite studio, owning the creative, roadmapping, and production processes.

· Lead the studio’s internal development in brainstorming fun, creative concepts for game and feature that will drive strong virality, deep engagement, and high monetization on social networks

· Drive pre-production prototyping, concept art, and design documentation processes to define great approaches to gameplay and visual design

· Personally deliver high quality design artifacts including product specifications, user interface wireframes, milestone definitions, and game balance values.

· Work with internal and external art, engineering, web, and network teams to scope and schedule game production

· Manage coordination and communication within the studio’s development team and with key shared resources at Zynga’s San Francisco headquarters

· Work with development teams to polish and refine games in development and enhancements to released games

· Drive products to quick, efficient completion while making smart, strategic decisions that balance quality and scope against delivery time and cost

· Work closely with studio management to build out short and long term product roadmaps that deliver against key business objectives (reach, retention, and revenue)

Requirements

· A passion for building super-fun, category-leading casual games for social networks

· 5+ years of creative and/or development leadership, preferably in web-based or casual games

· Ability to work closely cross-functional teams

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Experience writing game design documents and project plans

· Strong proficiency with designing screen layouts, user interfaces, and user flows

· Entrepreneurial spirit and a strong sense of ownership

· Up to 15% travel, mostly to San Francisco

· Consumer internet product management experiences is highly desirable

· Startup experience preferred

About the Company

Zynga is the #1 social gaming company on the web. The company was founded specifically to add a social element to online games because we all love games, and we love them most when we’re playing with friends! Zynga has something for everyone: casino games, word games, role playing games and flirting games which can be found on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Hi5 and Friendster. Zynga is looking for people who thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture and are tenacious about achieving results. Our games are produced by our talented team of developers & designers with an audience of 3.5 million users per day and 55 million registered players. Find out what 18 million monthly players already know! The company has its own building in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco that has a high-energy buzz and yummy amenities (we provide lunch and dinner every day!). In July, Zynga announced raising $29 million led by Kleiner Perkins.

· This is a full-time on-site position at Zynga’s satellite studio in Toronto’s Liberty Village district. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

· Competitive salary & stock options!

· We provide full benefits: dental, vision & healthcare

Interested? Contact: flo@zynga.com

WEB DEVELOPERS

Zynga is looking for a commando team of strong Web Developers to join their growing team! You’ll be responsible for owning the development and architecture of our up and coming games.

We are committed to developing high quality casual and multi player games! Come join us …we’re having a ball!


JOB DESCRIPTION

The best candidates will have solid experience developing web applications utlizing LAMP and Web 2.0 technologies. You will be joining a team who’s committed to working on high quality code in a PHP/LAMP

You must have experience with database-driven web technologies to work on high-volume, high-availability, large-scale lamp system.

This candidate will be responsible for developing features and addressing critical issues on games that have several million users across multiple social networks. You must be able to write coherent, organized code and be comfortable working on a complicated code-base with high levels of abstraction.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

· 1-6 years software development experience

· 1+ years in PHP

· Passion for software development and OO Design

· Familiarity a plus in one or more of the following: Linux, Apache, MySQL

· Excellent teamwork skills, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks

· Experience with version control systems such as Subversion or CVS

Zynga is the #1 social gaming company on the web. The company was founded specifically to add a social element to online games because we all love games, and we love them most when we’re playing with friends! Zynga has something for everyone: casino games, word games, role playing games and flirting games which can be found on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Hi5 and Friendster. Zynga is looking for people who thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture and are tenacious about achieving results. Our games are produced by our talented team of developers & designers with an audience of 3.5 million users per day and 55 million registered players. Find out what 18 million monthly players already know! The company has its own building in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco that has a high-energy buzz and yummy amenities (we provide lunch and dinner every day!). In July, Zynga announced raising $29 million led by Kleiner Perkins.

· This position is located in our corporate office in San Francisco

· Competitive salary & stock options!

· We provide full benefits: dental, vision & healthcare

· Delicious lunch & dinner every day!

INTERESTED? CONTACT FLO@ZYNGA.COM

ONLINE MARKETING MANAGER

Are you an aggressive Online Marketing Manager who knows how to drive results and execute in a fast paced, high energy environment? Do you think you have what it takes to work with the #1 social gaming company on the web?

Zynga is looking for a stellar Online Marketing Manager who is data driven and results focused. You must be highly motivated and technically sound in the online marketing space. You’ll be working closely with the heads on Sales & Marketing on direct online marketing strategies, media and increasing traffic to Zynga’s social and casual games.

You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing creative email marketing campaigns, cross promotions optimizing media buys and directing our designers on creative ads for Zynga. In addition, you will also be performing light marcom functions including PR, website and conference coordination.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in marketing driving online marketing strategies

· B2C marketing experience is a must

· Being creative, analytical and flexible is vital to your success here at Zynga

· A strong sense of urgency in a deadline driven environment

· The ability to take ownership over a key piece in our marketing strategy and execute

· Ability to be proactive and analyze our marketing promotions for ROI

· Interest in the social gaming industry preferred!

Zynga is the #1 social gaming company on the web. The company was founded specifically to add a social element to online games because we all love games, and we love them most when we’re playing with friends! Zynga has something for everyone: casino games, word games, role playing games and flirting games which can be found on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Hi5 and Friendster. Zynga is looking for people who thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture and are tenacious about achieving results. Our games are produced by our talented team of developers & designers with an audience of 3.5 million users per day and 55 million registered players. Find out what 18 million monthly players already know! The company has its own building in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco that has a high-energy buzz and yummy amenities (we buy lunch every day!). In July, Zynga announced raising $29 million led by Kleiner Perkins.

· This position is located in our corporate office in San Francisco

· Competitive salary & stock options!

· We provide full benefits: dental, vision & healthcare

· Delicious lunch & dinner every day!

CONTACT: FLO@ZYNGA.COM.

2D GRAPHIC DESIGNER

If you are an experienced Graphic Designer that loves to have a ball while working… we’d love to talk to you! The Graphic Designer will be working with the Art Director and Producer, creating concept sketches that drive the visual identity and user interface of the game. This Graphic Designer will also create final in-game artwork and animation and placeholder artwork as needed by engineering.

The candidate will also work with web and marketing teams to create game-related artwork. If you are creative driver and problem solver around visual issues in games please submit your resume.

QUALIFICATIONS

· A killer portfolio showing a broad range of styles

· 2+ years professional experience as an artist in the game or entertainment industry

· Strong traditional drawing and painting skills

· Strong technical and communication skills

· Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash (or equivalents)

· Basic animation skills

· 3D and graphic design skills a plus, but not required

· BA in art-related field or equivalent experience

Zynga is the #1 social gaming company on the web. The company was founded specifically to add a social element to online games because we all love games, and we love them most when we’re playing with friends! Zynga has something for everyone: casino games, word games, role playing games and flirting games which can be found on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Hi5 and Friendster. Zynga is looking for people who thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture and are tenacious about achieving results. Our games are produced by our talented team of developers & designers with an audience of 3.5 million users per day and 55 million registered players. Find out what 18 million monthly players already know! The company has its own building in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco that has a high-energy buzz and yummy amenities (we provide lunch and dinner every day!). In July, Zynga announced raising $29 million led by Kleiner Perkins.

· This position is located in our corporate office in San Francisco

· Competitive salary & stock options!

· We provide full benefits: dental, vision & healthcare

· Delicious lunch & dinner every day!

CONTACT: FLO@ZYNGA.COM.

FLEX DEVELOPER

Zynga is looking for a stellar Flex Developer to join their growing team! We are committed to developing high quality casual and multi player games! Come join us …we’re having a ball!

Our ideal candidate is a will have 2+ years of solid Flex development experience. You will be joining a team who’s committed to working on high quality code and loves to have fun doing it!
Our ideal candidate should have experience with database-driven web technologies to work on high-volume & high-availability systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Bachelors Degree or equivalent
1-6 years software development experience
2+ years in Flex Development & 5 years with Flash development

Familiarity a plus in one or more of the following: Away3D, Papervision, SmartFox
Passion for software development and OO Design

Familiarity a plus in one or more of the following: Linux, Apache, MySQL

Excellent teamwork skills, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks

Zynga is the #1 social gaming company on the web. The company was founded specifically to add a social element to online games because we all love games, and we love them most when we’re playing with friends! Zynga has something for everyone: casino games, word games, role playing games and flirting games which can be found on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Hi5 and Friendster. Zynga is looking for people who thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture and are tenacious about achieving results. Our games are produced by our talented team of developers & designers with an audience of 3.5 million users per day and 55 million registered players. Find out what 18 million monthly players already know! The company has its own building in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco that has a high-energy buzz and yummy amenities (we provide lunch and dinner every day!). In July, Zynga announced raising $29 million led by Kleiner Perkins.

· This position is located in our corporate office in San Francisco

· Competitive salary & stock options!

· We provide full benefits: dental, vision & healthcare

· Delicious lunch & dinner every day!

CONTACT: FLO@ZYNGA.COM.