Game Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the comprehensive creative and gameplay vision for a new game.

• Ensure that game systems and design elements integrate seamlessly to provide the desired player experience.

• Lead a small development team while collaborating with the VP/General Manager of Games and CCO.

• Translate strategic creative and artistic goals into the game.

• Supervise gameplay progression, pacing, balance, and overall quality.

• Work alongside the VP, General Manager of Games, and CCO to guarantee that game design, art, and narrative align with the established vision.

• Define project methodologies and keep all teams informed.

• Communicate quality and content expectations to the design team.

• Interpret game design and gameplay elements for Level Design and Engineering execution.

• Align design across departments and manage Jira requests for Engineering, Art, Sound, and FX.

• Collaborate with Art, Engineering, and Production to ensure efficient operations.

• Provide regular updates to the VP of Games and upper management regarding project status.

• Analyze game components and objectives, communicating them effectively to creative teams.

• Develop and implement the overarching vision and creative foundations for the game.

• Shape the game's creative vision to align with the product vision.

• Engage in proposal development and brainstorming sessions.

• Attend project follow-up meetings throughout pre-production, production, and live phases.

• Produce clear documentation, including necessary visual references.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 4 years of leadership experience in the video game industry (or relevant experience).

• More than 10 years of design experience in a lead or management capacity.

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine and its limitations.

• Experience in prototyping game concepts and collaborating within a small team to realize ideas.

• Proficient with project management tools (e.g., Jira).

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Effective communication across departments, including programming, art, design, marketing, and other areas.

• A highly collaborative and innovative mindset.

• Ability to assess technical and production feasibility while developing concepts.

• A passion for mentoring and guiding the next generation of creatives.

• Proficiency in presentation and design tools such as PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Google Slides.

• Strong market understanding and enthusiasm for video games.

• CV showcasing education, experience, skills, and games released.

🏝️ Benefits

• Profit sharing.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• FSA/HSA.

• Paid time off.

• Sick time.

• Holidays.

• Parental leave.