Game Design Director

Job Description

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will be responsible for delivering high quality design for all facets of the game. You hold the vision for the design and development of game universe, story and experience, and all types of gameplay mechanics. You will be responsible for approvals of final content, and will be a creative leader to the team.

You will be expected to work in partnership with the team crafting and delivering great design. You'll collaborate with leads and executives to improve the design by hiring, growing internal talent, improving workflow, and solving problems. You will be responsible for identifying and communicating game goals and risks, on an ongoing basis, to both internal and external stakeholders in the project(s).

You will oversee all aspects of their area of the Game Design. You will be working alongside the Creative Director and other Design Directors, every day, generating and improving the design, leading by example, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in video games creativity. You will be one of the lead spokespersons for the game

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design of the game in the creation of iconic and high-quality experience. Drive all aspects of the creation of design, planning, review, scripting, problem solving, and delivery.
• Create high quality design by taking creative risks, embracing bold designs, and infusing every level with unique traits and characteristics.
• Be a point of contact for any day-to-day game design queries and any design or feature meetings that may come up
• Work very closely with the Creative Director and Art Team to ensure that all designs service both gameplay and art work.
• Collaborate with the Production team and Leads to define and drive the design to the highest quality possible.
• Ensure that all design development supports the core design guides as envisioned by the Creative and Art Director.
• Work closely with the production team to create schedules for the level development and any outsourcing groups.
• Take creative risks, take on new challenges, be direct and open towards managing the team, and work hard.
• Inspire, motivate, manage, and mentor other designers and be willing to be as hands on as is required.
• Embrace a cycle of ''prototyping, iteration and polish'' in all areas.
• Work closely with other team members to create and troubleshoot construction pipelines as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing and PR team to be a public spokesperson for design, and create and deliver high quality assets in support of the game as necessary.
• Be a role model for all team members by underscoring and emphasizing project and company goals, providing feedback on performance, and mentoring and training designers in aesthetic, design, and production skills.
• Contribute innovative, original, and unique ideas toward all aspects of the game's production and development.
• Creates a positive, forward-focused environment that identifies and prioritizes issues for solution.
• Coordinates and liaises with all necessary departments and divisions to facilitate execution of projects and materials in a professional and client-centric manner. This includes keeping Producer and other Leads apprised of products status.
• Creates a positive, forward-focused environment that identifies and prioritizes issues for solution.

Requirements
• Proven track record as a Game Director / Design Director on at least 2 successfully-published game titles, participating in development from concept to publishing stage.
• Extensive Game Design experience required shipping preferably AAA shooter titles
• Experience working in fast-moving development environments.
• Expertise with setting the design vision. Strong presentation and writing skills geared towards building design documentation.
• Passion for personally creating high-quality design, and a willingness to wear different ''hats'' as necessary to ensure the best possible game development.
• Excellent communication and general written skills.
• Strong passion for gaming is a must.
• Ability to communicate, present, and sell to all game development functions including the development team, publisher, and press.

Benefits
• Private family medical care.
• Private family dental care.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Excellent annual bonus scheme.
• £1,000 to £5,000 Finder's fee for helping recruitment.
• 25 days of paid holiday + 8 public holidays per year.
• 2 days off per year to support a charity of your choice.
• The studio closes between Xmas and New Year (Discretionary)
• Comprehensive Relocation Support.
• Tons of studio clubs to help you get to know people:
• Comic book, Wargaming, Board games, Homebrewing, Chess, New Parents, Photography, Film nights
• Yoga 5x per week at lunchtimes in our mocap room.
• Football 2x per week at lunchtimes.
• Life Drawing 1x per week in the evening
• World-class training speakers hosted on-site.
• Access to multiple online training websites.
• Access to the entire DC back catalogue on Comixology.
• Monthly team meals/outings.
• On-site subsidised Masseuse.
• Quarterly salary & promotion reviews.
• Yearly Line Manager & Studio Peer Performance review process.
• Subsidised gym in the office complex.
• Invites to WB films in their London private cinema before their release date.
• Discounts to WB goodies i.e. HBO, WB films, TV, Harry Potter tour.
• Staff only merchandise store.
• State of the art office with the entire 200+ dev team in 1 open-plan room.
• Free vending machine snacks, fruit, juices and soft drinks.
• National Rail Season Ticket Travel Loan.
• Discounted bicycle equipment to encouraging biking to work.
• Employee Support Assistance Programme (Free personal counselling and guidance support).
• Free Eye Test & Discounted Glasses.
• Gym Pass – 70% discount with access to 1495 gyms.
• Back up care benefit – reduced cost of nurseries, in-home nannies, holiday clubs or adult personal care workers.
• Game and Book library.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbq83e-52-14-130-13-42 in your application.