Game Director

7 Months ago • 8 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Steer Studios is seeking a Game Director with deep knowledge of multiple game genres and a drive for storytelling to develop the Middle East’s first major international-caliber AAA console/PC game. You will act in a project & studio leadership capacity to drive gameplay vision, solve production & creative problems, and work alongside the Editorial Content Director to produce an exciting new IP. You will be responsible for building design teams and collaborating with internal & external development partners. The major focus areas of this position will be gameplay vision creation, creativity, communication, problem solving & leadership. This role involves leading gameplay development from conception to release, owning and creating innovative game design vision, staying current with industry trends, building and managing game designer teams, and ensuring the creation of innovative gameplay experiences.
Must have:
  • 8+ years of experience as a game design lead
  • Industry-leading AAA console game development experience
  • Mastery of industry, market, and audience trends
  • Expert communication and professionalism
  • Ability to write clear documentation and give constructive feedback
  • Passion for video games and inspiring others
  • Strong understanding of KPIs and driving game design
  • Experience with Unreal Engine prototyping and shipping
  • Extensive knowledge of Game Design principles
  • Attention to detail (technical and artistic)
  • Strong problem-solving and development skills
  • Encourages team collaboration
  • Passionate gamer with an eye for detail
  • Fast and willing learner
Good to have:
  • Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in game design

Job Details

Steer Studios’ mission is to create world-class video games in Saudi Arabia, developing high-quality products for international audiences. Steer also aims to tap into Saudi’s passionate gaming sector to develop homegrown IP and more broadly, make KSA a global hub for gaming. As part of the Steer Studios team, you will work alongside the best global gaming talents who have relocated to Riyadh to be part of this ambitious group, as well as innovative, passionate, and hardworking Saudis.


Steer Studios is seeking a Game Director with deep knowledge of multiple game genres and a drive for storytelling to develp the Middle East’s first major international-caliber AAA console/pc game. You will act in a project & studio leadership capacity to drive gameplay vision, solve production & creative problems, and work alongside the Editorial Content Director to produce an exciting new IP. You will be responsible for building design teams and collaborating with internal & external development partners. The major focus areas of this position will be gameplay vision creation, creativity, communication, problem solving & leadership.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead the gameplay development a AAA console/pc game, from conception to final release.
  • Own and create an innovative game design vision that will delight the players of today and of the future.
  • Be a world-caliber expert on current player trends, industry trends & future trends.
  • Build an efficient team of Game Designers recruited internationally and within Saudi Arabia.
  • Plan, detail, and directly supervise the work of Game Designers on your team.
  • Ensure the team is creating innovative gameplay experiences for the defined game vision to set the game's foundation.
  • With the Editorial Content Director, conceptualize a new game IP's rules, settings, and stories.
  • Independently manage various creative ideation steps from pitching ideas to rapid prototyping.
  • Define GDDs for various game systems and document all details, iterations, and changes for the development teams.
  • Review game features to ensure they are fun and developed as per the GDDs.
  • Regularly play the game to provide feedback and perform quality control.
  • Master continuous review and iteration processes to incorporate user feedback in game design and feature set.
  • Collaborating closely and ensuring alignment with artists, developers, and other team members.
  • Capacity to train, coach, and develop junior game designers and promote experience sharing.
  • Create a developer-professionalism mindset & culture in the dev team, beyond mastery of game design and technical subjects.
  • Help production understand the design team’s production capacity and work together to schedule and prioritize tasks.
  • Communicate with and report to the Editorial Content Director.


Qualifications and Key Skills:


  • Industry-leading expertise in AAA console game development with multiple AAA titles shipped.
  • 8+ years of experience as a game design lead.
  • Mastery of the industry, market, and target audience trends.
  • Expert communication skills & professionalism.
  • Ability to write clear documentation, making complex ideas clear, concise, and compelling. Ability to give positive and constructive feedback. (Briefings, review, discussions, problem-solving, etc.)
  • Passion for video games and an ability to inspire others with that passion.
  • Strong understanding of KPIs and ability to drive game design around KPIs.
  • Experience in prototyping and shipping games with Unreal engine and well-versed with its constraints.
  • Extensive knowledge of Game Design principles and the gaming landscape.
  • Attention to detail from both technical and artistic perspectives.
  • Strong proactive problem-solving and intuitive development skills.
  • Being a leader who encourages team collaboration.
  • Being a passionate gamer with an eye for details.
  • Being a fast and willing learner.
  • A Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in game design or equivalent is preferred.


Let's bring Steer Studios to the world!

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