Game Director (Unannounced Project)

About this role

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS? This position requires working in hybrid model in our Warsaw office Ownership & Vision * Taking ownership and developing the game direction, * Owning the game's trajectory from first concept & prototypes to market & release, taking full accountability for the delivery of a high-quality, enjoyable & positive player experience with commercial success, * Work with creative leadership and members of the management team to define the game and unify visions, * Delivering guidelines, mandates to the team to design specific gameplay features, * Translating the creative vision into design mechanics, systems and whole player experience, * Ensuring that all elements work together to fulfill the vision, * Manage various creative ideation steps from pitching ideas to rapid prototyping, * Adapting to technical & production constraints and readjusting design direction if needed, * Ensuring strong alignment with the CCO and CPO on the creative and production vision. Production * Reviewing and debating budgets & schedules with the producers, * Working with production team to set the best direction and track the progress during game production, * Supporting best practices through the production process. Cooperation & Leadership * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesion of all conceptual, technical, visual and narrative elements, * Supporting designers in delivering high quality features that enhance game’s vision, * Working with tech team to evolve technology and ensure that it supports game direction, * Resolving creative and technical roadblocks, * Hands-on attitude while using tools and leading all teams by example. Feedback * Regularly play the game for feedback and quality control purposes, * Support team members in feature development and provide mentoring and constructive feedback to reach quality. Market research * Anticipate technological advances and stay informed of market trends to evolve our production processes and define best practices, and share them with our studios, * Aligning the creative vision with the project's business goals and target audience expectations. * Following market trends to update the production processes and our best practices. WHAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE? * At least 7 years of experience with a focus on design, art or creative direction, * Experience in game design will be a big plus and advantage, * Experience as Game Director, Creative Director, Design Lead/Director or Art Director/Lead, * Experience in leading teams with size of at least 20 developers, * Experience with prototyping and shipping games using Unreal Engine and knowledge of its limitations, * Very good knowledge of both Polish and English (minimum B2 level), * Understanding of our approach - meaningful entertainment & relatable games * Proven experience in working on games with similar approach will be a big plus and advantage * Mindset & Attitude * Towards creative work: Innovative, creative, curiosity  * Towards people: empathetic, collaborative  * Toward project: problem solving, critical thinking, strong adaptability; * Ability to examine data and draw meaningful conclusions; * Very good communication, organizational, interpersonal and mentoring skills, * Deep understanding of the gamedev market & current trends and a strong passion for video games. WHAT WE OFFER? * Health and Wellness * psychological support/care * private medical package * Multisport * Development * team training budget * in-office library * Our office * near Metro Stadion Narodowy and Dworzec Wschodni stations * dog-friendly * in-house gym * no dress code * car and bike parking * chill zone * video, board and arcade games * Working conditions * flexible working hours * hybrid work (3 days from office, 2 days from home + additional pool of remote days per year) * 20 or 26 days of fully-paid holiday leave * international working environment * Fair compensation * attractive bonus system – annual bonus, motivation programme * transparent salary brackets * Events and more * attendance in game dev events * relocation budget for candidates from abroad * referral program * annual company events * merch/swag * preferential loans