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MobilityWare
We are a mobile gaming company who brings joy to others one game at a time.
Irvine, CA, USA
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Design Director

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Employer Provided Salary: 170,000-230,000 Annually
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As a Design Director focused on Bubble Shooter, Solitaire Match 3, and Pyramid as well as MobilityWare’s other core games, you will help lead the creative vision for new revenue-generating features that delight our customers. Working with Product Owners, Producers, and a team of Designers that you mentor, you will help define and drive a powerful roadmap for some of the best loved and most played games on the app stores.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with studio leadership to identify and guide implementation of successful IAP features in Bubble Shooter, Solitaire Match 3, and Pyramid
  • Generate effectively balanced economies that level-up monetization
  • Mentor other designers in data-driven design
  • Be a relentless advocate for the customer
  • Respectfully discuss, review and refine designs with stakeholders
  • Be a leader in creating a positive, collaborative environment

Qualifications:

  • 9+ years of professional experience working in design on Casual Mobile games
  • Experience creating successful features on a game with more than 1 million MAU
  • 5+ years of professional experience effectively balancing in-game economies and IAP
  • Successful experience mentoring a design department
  • Demonstrable experience in using data and analytics, and also guiding others to use them, in order to understand and meet both customer and company needs
  • Broad design expertise that includes new feature ideation, feature documentation, level design, and economy development
  • A growth mindset that embraces continuous learning
  • Positive attitude with a desire to be a driving force of a friendly, upbeat, and supportive development environment

A Little Bit About Us:

Level up your career with MobilityWare, one of mobile gaming’s leading publishers of card and puzzle games. With our headquarters in the heart of Orange County and a growing studio in Utah, we’re dedicated to our mission of bringing joy to others one game at a time.

Ever since our flagship title Solitaire hit the Apple App Store on the day it opened in 2008, MobilityWare has been entertaining gamers around the world. With a product portfolio that includes beloved hits such as FreeCell, MONOPOLY Solitaire, Spades, Hearts, Mahjong, and Bubble Shooter Pop, our games have been downloaded over 400 MILLION times.

MobilityWare was recently named one of Built in LA’s Best Places to Work for the third year in a row and we’ve been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County five times by the Orange County Business Journal and OC Register. While we’re proud to be the company behind some of mobile gaming’s most popular titles, our most important achievement is creating a work environment that encourages professional growth and prioritizes the wellness of all of our team members.

Do we have your attention yet? Here are just some of the perks of working with us:

  • We offer medical (100% paid option), dental (100% paid), vision (100% paid), unlimited PTO/Vacation, life insurance (100% paid), and a 401K with competitive contribution.
  • Annual, all inclusive company trip for you and a guest. Previous destinations include Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, Las Vegas and Los Cabos!
  • In the office, we offer things like free lunch, free snacks, and free drinks.
  • Casual workplace that includes a relaxed dress code, plus a newly remodeled office in the heart of Irvine.
  • Growth, growth, growth - we are growing and we would love for you to join us on the ride.
  • Annual Game Jam to show off your creative chops!

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation for this role.  The range listed is just one component of MobilityWare’ s total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. The pay range annual base salary for this role is $170,000-$230,000. 

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Jessica Rickey
Employee Engagement Specialist
Finding New Purpose
Growing professionally with the company
Rickey started as a recruiter at MobilityWare, but after several conversations with her manager, she was encouraged to start a new role that played even more to her strengths. “My manager has always been supportive of my growth and I was thrilled to have this opportunity presented to me,” Rickey said. MobilityWare also launched a one-on-one professional coaching tool, Bravely, and a robust leadership training program.
Rickey started as a recruiter at MobilityWare, but after several conversations with her manager, she was encouraged to start a new role that played even more to her strengths. “My manager has always been supportive of my growth and I was thrilled to have this opportunity presented to me,” Rickey said. MobilityWare also launched a one-on-one professional coaching tool, Bravely, and a robust leadership training program.
One of our company values is to “stay hungry” and to support that we offer tuition reimbursement and encourage our employees to apply to open roles they have an interest in.
Cassie Ton
Sr. Technical Project Manager
Empowering Women
Creating opportunities to lead and excel
Jeansonne believes that MobilityWare shatters tech’s traditional glass ceiling, offering a wide variety of growth opportunities for women. “MobilityWare demonstrates its commitment to resolving some of the challenges women face by setting an example,” Jeansonne said. “We ensure that women have the same opportunities to enter leadership roles.”
Jeansonne believes that MobilityWare shatters tech’s traditional glass ceiling, offering a wide variety of growth opportunities for women. “MobilityWare demonstrates its commitment to resolving some of the challenges women face by setting an example,” Jeansonne said. “We ensure that women have the same opportunities to enter leadership roles.”
MobilityWare provides its team members the flexibility to pursue their passions both at work and outside of the office. Everyone here loves helping and lifting each other up.
Greg McBride
Sr. Technical Director
Powerful Tech
Using creativity & collaboration to unlock new achievements
As technical director for the “Puzzle Suite” of products, McBride recently worked on a project to create Monopoly Solitaire. “We had to deliver a new product quickly while leveraging a codebase developed by another MobilityWare team,” McBride said. “The final product is a testament to the effectiveness of collaboration across several app teams and is a result of team members sharing tech and putting their heads together.
As technical director for the “Puzzle Suite” of products, McBride recently worked on a project to create Monopoly Solitaire. “We had to deliver a new product quickly while leveraging a codebase developed by another MobilityWare team,” McBride said. “The final product is a testament to the effectiveness of collaboration across several app teams and is a result of team members sharing tech and putting their heads together.
We lean heavily on Unity as our core engine. That’s supplemented by a robust suite of internally developed tech that we use for ad mediation and ad serving, privacy systems, and a variety of third-party components.

What are MobilityWare Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
From working with the Second Harvest Food Bank to feed the hungry to partnering with local charities in the fight against cancer, giving back to those in need is a vital aspect of our culture.
Partners with nonprofits
We are utilizing our ability to reach a global audience to help raise funds for a number of worthy causes including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, SpecialEffect, BuildAid, and other charities.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Highly diverse management team
MobilityWare’s Senior Leadership and Management teams are both incredibly diverse. Our diversity helps bring a broader spectrum of viewpoints to the company, helping us make more informed decisions.
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
MobilityWare employees can contribute up to $2,750 to their FSA.
Disability insurance
Disability insurance covers 60% of annual salary up to $10,000 monthly maximum payout.
Dental insurance
Our dental plan covers 100% of dental expenses.
Vision insurance
Health insurance
MobilityWare's health insurance policy covers up to 100% of out of pocket expenses.
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Our pet discount program covers various out of pocket expenses such as vaccines, meds and teeth cleaning.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Employees are eligible for a cash bonus based on individual, company, and team performance. We pride ourselves on nurturing our employees' growth and establish goals to help them meet their potential.
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
We’ve partnered with Booster, the mobile gas delivery app that brings fuel directly to your car. No need to stop at a station to fill-up & the prices are comparable to what you would pay at the pump
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Our pantry, Admiral Snackbar, is stocked with healthy and fun snacks. Chips, chocolate, nuts, fruit; no matter what you’re craving, we’ve got ya covered!
Some meals provided
Employees get free lunch on Friday!
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Our employees have formed a number of clubs, organize events, and arrange outings together. From fantasy football to Magic the Gathering and even our escape room club, there's something for everyone.
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
All employees have access to the free on-site fitness center, complete with cardio equipment, free weights, strength training machines, showers and $25 a month for unlimited fitness classes.
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Our tuition reimbursement plan offers an annual max of $2,500 with a maximum total match of $2,500.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
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Every year we look forward to our annual Game Jam which challenges our team members to create an innovative new title in just one week
Each year, one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the MobilityWare calendar is our annual company trip in which every team member and a guest of their choice are treated to an all-expenses-paid vacation. Previous destinations have included Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, and Los Cabos.
Our team members love to showing off their most festive looks at our annual holiday party
Every year we have a scary good time at our annual Fall-O-Ween event
From sound baths to chair massages and even our first-ever Puppy Cuddle Corner, our MobilityWare Care events bring new ways to ensure the health and well-being of our team members
Each year our team members and their families enjoy delicious food and awesome games at our company picnic.
Team members enjoying some delicious donuts at our 2023 New Year’s Kickoff event
Every year we look forward to our annual Game Jam which challenges our team members to create an innovative new title in just one week
Each year, one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the MobilityWare calendar is our annual company trip in which every team member and a guest of their choice are treated to an all-expenses-paid vacation. Previous destinations have included Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, and Los Cabos.
Our team members love to showing off their most festive looks at our annual holiday party
Every year we have a scary good time at our annual Fall-O-Ween event
From sound baths to chair massages and even our first-ever Puppy Cuddle Corner, our MobilityWare Care events bring new ways to ensure the health and well-being of our team members
Each year our team members and their families enjoy delicious food and awesome games at our company picnic.
Team members enjoying some delicious donuts at our 2023 New Year’s Kickoff event
Every year we look forward to our annual Game Jam which challenges our team members to create an innovative new title in just one week
Each year, one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the MobilityWare calendar is our annual company trip in which every team member and a guest of their choice are treated to an all-expenses-paid vacation. Previous destinations have included Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, and Los Cabos.
Our team members love to showing off their most festive looks at our annual holiday party
Every year we have a scary good time at our annual Fall-O-Ween event
From sound baths to chair massages and even our first-ever Puppy Cuddle Corner, our MobilityWare Care events bring new ways to ensure the health and well-being of our team members
Each year our team members and their families enjoy delicious food and awesome games at our company picnic.
Team members enjoying some delicious donuts at our 2023 New Year’s Kickoff event

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