Full-Time

Senior Game Artist

Posted on 10/30/2024

Zynga

Zynga

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops social games for mobile platforms

Social Impact
Gaming

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Concept Art
Character Design
3D Modeling
Art, Graphics & Animation
Requirements
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Commitment to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds
  • Support and accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments
Responsibilities
  • Ensure full participation in the job application or interview process
  • Contact for accommodations or support related to the application process

Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and easy to play, often featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep players engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and accessible entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and revenue from advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$841.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform gaming enhances user engagement, as seen with Star Wars: Hunters.
  • Real-world brand integration in games opens new revenue streams, like with Toyo Tires.
  • High-profile celebrity marketing boosts visibility, as with Kit Harington for Game of Thrones.

What critics are saying

  • Chartboost acquisition by LoopMe may disrupt Zynga's advertising strategies.
  • IBM's patent lawsuit win could lead to financial liabilities for Zynga.
  • Star Wars: Hunters on PC may face competition from established PC games.

What makes Zynga unique

  • Zynga's games incorporate social elements, enhancing user engagement and retention.
  • The freemium model allows Zynga to attract a broad audience with free-to-play games.
  • Strategic partnerships expand Zynga's reach and support social causes.

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Benefits

Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs

Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program

Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies

Wellness - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies

Food - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours

Work & Life - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more

Transit Benefits - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance

Resource Groups - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging

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