Creative Director

THE STUDIO
We are a company for gamers, by gamers. We believe that truly good and deeply compelling games are timeless and will ultimately prevail over fine-tuned shallow addiction cycles. Our mission is to make deeply engaging and technically outstanding games, while embracing all the opportunities of cross-platform, new business models and a games industry in flux.

We are looking for motivated and highly skilled people who share our love for making outstanding games. You will need to be ready to take on the task of being part of a small but experienced and dedicated team, not be afraid to get your hands dirty, and have a can-do attitude. Join us! It’s going to be a thrilling ride.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Super Evil Megacorp is looking for a Creative Director to establish a brand new fantasy IP for a AAA project still in its early stages. You'll take leadership in identifying the soul & character of the IP universe and bringing it to life over the course of development. You'll work at the intersection of design, art, and narrative with far reaching consequences across disciplines. At Super Evil, we're shooting for the moon and aiming to bring something stunning and unforgettable to the players.

Responsibilities:

• Animate and test in game assets for gameplay and cinematics 
• Bring to life bipedal and quadrupedal characters.
• Work with designers and engineers to integrate animation assets into the engine
• Receive feedback and iterate to ensure we have the best experience in game
• Help identify and troubleshoot potential problems that may arise in game
• Provide rigging notes to technical animators 
• Help create tools for animation
• Help grow the team by participating in interviews 

What you bring to our adventuring party:

• 12+ years game development experience, 5+ years as a key decision maker in a creative, design, art, or narrative role.
• Shipped at least 1 AAA narrative driven game.
• Proven experience making something out of nothing: Building new IP from the ground up
• Ability to guide and steer different creative personalities towards a coherent vision.
• Delicate understanding of when collaboration means aligning towards a singular vision vs unleashing the creativity of the team.
• Superb interpersonal skills in handling disagreements that are highly creative & emotional in nature and turning them into productive creative relationships
• World-class communication skills, not only able to explain your own ideas and reasoning in crystal clear language, but able to listen and help others distill their own thinking and creative intentions

Bonuses:

• Experience working with external publishers 
• Experience directing dialog/cutscenes

The base annual salary range for this position in the United States is $110,000 - 215,000 USD. The base salary is just one part of the overall compensation package. SEMC also offers a package of benefits, including, healthcare coverage, unlimited PTO, a remote work environment, flex working schedule, parental leave support, 100% 401k match on the first 3% of your contribution, and paid local hangout meals and events. For more details on the full benefits package please visit this link. All full time roles are also eligible for annual bonuses and equity.

This base pay range is for the United States only and does not apply to international locations. The range for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Do you feel like you don’t meet each and every requirement on the job description? Many people don't apply for jobs unless they feel they exceed at every one of these job requirements. It’s very important for us at SEMC to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive group of talent, so please go ahead and apply even if you feel that you’re not a “perfect” fit! You just might be what we’re looking for!