Jim Poole

Jim Poole is an experienced game design professional with a career spanning over two decades in the gaming industry. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Design and Lead Game Designer at Zynga since May 2012, Poole has contributed to notable projects such as Words with Friends and Wonka's World of Candy. Prior to Zynga, Poole held the position of Senior Game Designer at Buzz Monkey Software, where contributions included projects like Tony Hawk: Shred. Additional experience includes roles such as Senior System Designer at Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment and Live Events Designer at Artifact Entertainment. Poole’s expertise encompasses various aspects of game design, including Camera, Sound, Level, Systems, and Content Design.