Design Director

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Design Director will lead the product vision and guide the design team from concept to launch. They will translate the project's vision into actionable goals, provide feedback, and monitor progress. Responsibilities include guiding core feature development, collaborating with production teams, staying updated on trends, participating in project planning, mentoring designers, and representing the company at industry events. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a deep understanding of game design principles to ensure high-quality standards are met.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Design Director with a strong background in game development and leadership, having a proven track record of delivering successful titles across PC, console, or mobile platforms. The Design Director will shape the creative vision and direct teams from concept to production and launch, ensuring alignment with project goals and maintaining high quality standards throughout.

This role requires a combination of creative leadership, production expertise, and strong communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of game design principles and industry trends.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the product vision and direct the design team from concept through production to launch and beyond.
  • Translate the project’s vision and scope into actionable goals during concept, pre-production, and development phases.
  • Provide high-level direction, constructive feedback, and inspiration to the team throughout the development process.
  • Monitor project progress, ensuring the vision stays on track and meets creative and quality objectives.
  • Adjust direction as needed based on client feedback, technical constraints, and evolving project requirements.
  • Guide game designers in developing core features such as gameplay rules, progression systems, combat mechanics, and AI behaviors.
  • Collaborate with production teams to ensure timelines, budgets, and creative goals are met.
  • Stay current with technological advancements and market trends to enhance production processes and maintain best practices.
  • Actively participate in project planning, milestone tracking, and design documentation.
  • Mentor and support game designers, fostering a creative and collaborative work environment.
  • Represent the company at industry events, fostering relationships with potential partners and collaborators.

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Joining Sperasoft will provide you the opportunity to work on triple-A games with over billion fans. You will apply your skills to create immersive and emotionally compelling experiences that will keep gamers returning for more. Join us as we push the industry's boundaries and provide gamers with a world-class experience.

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