Old Skull Games

Design Manager

Old Skull Games is seeking a Game Design Manager to structure and guide the creative direction of the company. The role involves managing a team of approximately 15 designers, mentoring Game Directors and Lead Designers, and ensuring high quality design across 3-4 projects simultaneously. The manager will also be responsible for defining and implementing design methodologies, leading recruitment, and collaborating with other departments. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. They will lead the Game Design processes and methodologies. Additionally, they will provide operational support to the game projects, as well as collaborate with the teams for planning and workflows.

<section class="job-section" id="st-companyDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Description de l'entreprise</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg"><p>Nous sommes Old Skull Games, un studio de jeux vidéo basé à Lyon, et nous avons pour mission de créer des aventures incroyables pour les joueuses et joueurs sur consoles, PC et plateformes mobiles. Nous travaillons à la fois sur des licences originales et en partenariat avec des éditeurs renommés, notre mission est de créer des expériences mémorables.</p><p>Avec une décennie d'expérience et plus de 10 jeux sortis à notre actif, ainsi qu'un équipage de pirates chevronnés, nous avons fait sensation dans l'industrie avec des titres à succès dans le Top 5 de l'Apple Arcade, notamment Spongebob Patty Pursuit et Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis. Notre dernier exploit, "Valiant Hearts: Coming Home", sorti sur Netflix, console et PC, et trois fois récompensé aux Pégases, témoigne de notre ambition constante de repousser les limites du possible dans le monde du jeu vidéo.&nbsp;</p><p>Et parmi nos actualités, nous avons récemment sorti notre Original IP, "Cryptical Path", notre premier jeu PC/Console.</p><p>À mesure que notre studio a grandi, nous avons fixé nos objectifs encore plus haut.&nbsp; Au cours de cette montée en gamme, de nouveaux profils seniors ont été ajoutés à notre équipe et nous ont aidés à livrer des produits à la hauteur de nos aspirations !</p><p>Chez Old Skull Games, nous croyons en la liberté créative de nos équipes et en une approche basée sur la confiance. Nous offrons un environnement de travail dynamique où chacun peut s'épanouir professionnellement tout en contribuant à la création de jeux dont nous sommes tou-tes fier-es. Nous évoluons selon les principes Agile pour favoriser la collaboration, l'adaptabilité et la livraison continue de valeur.</p><p>Nous utilisons les OKR pour aligner nos objectifs stratégiques et mesurer notre succès. Vous aurez l'opportunité de contribuer à la définition et à la réalisation de nos objectifs clés comme tout le monde à OSG!</p><p>Postulez dès maintenant et préparez-vous à vivre une aventure incroyable chez Old Skull Games !</p></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-jobDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Description du poste</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="responsibilities"><p>OSG est un studio indépendant d’environ 60 personnes travaillant en parallèle sur 3 à 4 projets sur mobile, console et PC. Les genres vont des platformers et roguelites aux projets narratifs, offrant aux designers une large palette de défis créatifs.</p><p>Nous appliquons les principes Agile : des équipes transverses auto‑organisées sont habilitées à prendre des décisions, à assumer les résultats et à rester responsables, tandis que la direction du studio fournit structure, coaching et les bons outils.</p><p>Notre valeur numéro un est simple — faire de super jeux que les joueurs adorent — et nous sommes fiers de l’ambiance « good‑vibe » qui maintient nos équipes motivées, collaboratives et avides d’apprendre.</p><p>Résumé du poste<br> Nous recherchons un Game Design Manager motivé pour jouer un rôle central dans la structuration et l’orientation créative d’OSG. En tant que membre du Game Dev Managers group (CTO, Studio Art Manager, QA Manager, Head of Production), vous apporterez une vaste expérience multi‑projets en game design, de solides compétences en leadership et des méthodologies de développement éprouvées.</p><p><strong>Votre mission sera de :</strong></p><ul><li>Structurer et développer le département Design (≈ 15 designers, dont 5–6 leads de discipline).</li><li>Manager les Game Directors et Lead Designers, en veillant à ce qu’ils soient autonomes et responsables.</li><li>Guider et faire évoluer les méthodologies et les outils design tout en maintenant l’équipe à la pointe des nouvelles tendances.</li><li>Soutenir 3 à 4 projets simultanés, en garantissant un haut niveau de qualité et de cohérence du design.</li></ul><p>Vous défendrez des processus modernes basés sur Agile et collaborerez avec toutes les fonctions du studio pour offrir des expériences joueur exceptionnelles.</p><p><strong>Responsabilités principales</strong></p><p><u>Structuration &amp; développement du département</u></p><ul><li>Structurer et organiser le département Design pour une efficacité et une créativité optimales.</li><li>Définir et mettre en œuvre les méthodologies, procédures et workflows du département.</li><li>Piloter le recrutement, l’onboarding et les initiatives de développement des talents.</li></ul><p><u>Leadership &amp; mentorat</u></p><ul><li>Fournir un leadership, un accompagnement et un support quotidien aux Game Directors et Lead Game Designers (game, level, technical, narrative, economy, etc.).</li><li>Mener des entretiens individuels réguliers et des revues de performance ; élaborer des plans de progression individuels et identifier les opportunités de formation.</li><li>Favoriser une culture d’équipe collaborative, inclusive et « good‑vibe ».</li></ul><p><u>Processus de Game Design</u></p><ul><li>Piloter et superviser les processus et méthodologies de game design (Rational Game Design, Agile) afin de garantir la cohérence sur tous les projets.</li><li>Maintenir une documentation design exhaustive, à jour et bien communiquée.</li><li>Servir de référent technique pour toutes les disciplines design et promouvoir des workflows moteur efficaces.</li></ul><p><u>Support &amp; supervision de projets</u></p><ul><li>Suivre l’avancement du game design sur 3 à 4 projets simultanés, en aidant les équipes à trouver l’équilibre entre ambition et contraintes.</li><li>Apporter un soutien créatif et technique opérationnel lorsque les projets rencontrent des challenges design.</li></ul><p><u>Alignement inter‑départements</u></p><ul><li>Collaborer étroitement avec les équipes Art, Engineering, Production et QA pour maintenir la synchronisation des objectifs, des plannings et des workflows.</li><li>Anticiper et résoudre les problématiques créatives et techniques inter‑disciplinaires et assurer une communication fluide.</li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-qualifications"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Qualifications</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="qualifications"><p><u><strong>Qualifications</strong></u></p><ul><li>Expérience : <strong>minimum 10 ans</strong> dans l’industrie du jeu vidéo, dont au moins 5 ans dans un rôle similaire.</li><li><strong>Expérience avérée en game design </strong>et solide portfolio de projets réussis.</li><li>Expérience en <strong>management d’équipe et développement organisationnel.</strong></li></ul><p><u><strong>Compétences</strong></u></p><ul><li>Solides compétences organisationnelles et en gestion de projet.</li><li>Excellentes aptitudes en leadership et relations interpersonnelles.</li><li>Capacité à instaurer un environnement de travail créatif et collaboratif.</li><li>Connaissance approfondie des principes, méthodologies et outils de game design.</li><li><strong>Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais obligatoire</strong></li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-additionalInformation"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Informations complémentaires</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="incentives"><ul><li>CDI</li><li>Statut Cadre</li><li>Poste à pourvoir à Villeurbanne, Lyon.</li><li>Rémunération selon profil et expérience</li><li>Intéressement</li><li>Tickets restaurants, mutuelle, prévoyance, remboursement des transports à 60%, forfait mobilité durable, parking dans les locaux, prime de vacances</li></ul><p><strong>Les petits plus OSG :</strong></p><ul><li>Des équipes exceptionnelles !</li><li>Ambiance chaleureuse garantie</li><li>Des horaires flexibles pour une vie équilibrée</li><li>Format hybride avec présentiel et télétravail</li><li>Des congés enfants malades payés, priorité à la famille!</li><li>Nos petits déjeuners d'équipe hebdomadaires</li><li>Notre incontournable Summer Camp annuel</li><li>Ravitaillement Gourmand: Paniers de fruits, boissons et café à disposition...</li><li>Des sessions sportives organisées régulièrement pour une santé optimale</li><li>Congés payés: Ultra flexibilité, prenez les quand vous avez besoin</li><li>Nos locaux: rooftop, conciergerie, douche, au calme avec le parc Tête d'or à coté…</li><li>Congés supplémentaires pour les personnes RQTH: plus de temps pour s’occuper de sa santé</li><li>Offres du CSE (place de cinéma réduites, chèque cadeaux, Gymlib, goodies, etc.)</li></ul><p>Old Skull Games est engagé pour l'inclusion et l'égalité des chances. Nous sommes fiers d'être un employeur offrant des opportunités égales et accueillons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap. Si vous avez des besoins spécifiques pour participer au processus de recrutement, veuillez nous en informer et nous ferons un maximum pour répondre à vos besoins.</p></div></section>

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