<div><div>Crytek is looking for an inspiring and experienced <b>Design Director</b> to work on Hunt: Showdown. </div><div> </div><div>The role of the Design Director is to drive the project towards highest quality in the areas of gameplay and design. You use your experience and the team to identify, assess, and solve creative problems quickly and frequently. You are a passionate gamer with an eye for details. You understand quality in games and how to translate that into creative processes. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Relocation &amp; Remote Work</b></div><div>Although we believe living close to our studio helps foster team spirit and stronger bonds between team members, we understand that people have different needs and expectations for their place of residence. You have a choice of three location options, allowing you to work with Crytek from anywhere you wish:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Come to our modern headquarters in Frankfurt and receive an attractive relocation package and have access to all of our benefits.</div><div><br /></div><div>2. If you are already living in a European Union member state, we are able to offer you a permanent work contract and allow you to work remotely as an employee from there. </div><div><br /></div><div>3. If you are interested in full-time remote work in any other country outside of the European Union, we can offer you a freelance contract arrangement.</div></div><div><div><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><ul><li>Supervise the projects creative development in the areas of gameplay and design to maintain its focus areas and vision of the game.</li><li>Drive the creation and implementation of new game concepts that align with the vision objectives.</li><li>Coordinate, review and evaluate gameplay implementations and create product requirement and design documents.</li><li>Hire and provide mentorship for a team of game and system design professionals. </li><li>Build strong working relationships with the game development team and help them with any obstacles to achieve the highest quality.</li><li>Coordinate, evaluate and react to feedback from the stakeholders.</li><li>Attend trade shows and press events to represent the product and/or company. </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><ul><li>Proven track record of leading and directing the design of at least one major AAA project. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of Game Design principles and the gaming landscape.</li><li>Leader who encourages team collaboration, works well with stakeholders across multiple functions within the company and promotes enthusiasm for the project.</li><li>Passionate gamer with an eye for details.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, making complex ideas clear, concise, and compelling.</li><li>Ability to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities.</li><li>Ability to make the team contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game play and design.</li><li>Willing to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks.</li><li>Excellent English communications skills written and spoken. </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>What you can expect from us</h3><ul><ul><li>A refreshing yet highly professional atmosphere in a diverse team. </li><li>Flexible work time. </li><li>Free public transportation ticket, which lets you use public transport free of charge 24/7. </li><li>Supported German lessons for our employees  </li><li>Company language is English. Any additional language is a plus, but not a requirement. </li><li>Extensive assistance with getting visa, work permits and communication with local authorities. </li><li>Relocation support. </li><li>A company apartment for your first few months and help in finding a private apartment </li><li>...and much more! </li></ul></ul></div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<div><div>Crytek is looking for an inspiring and experienced <b>Design Director</b> to work on Crysis 4 (Working Title) project.  </div><div> </div><div>The role of the Design Director is to drive the project towards highest quality in the areas of gameplay and design. You use your experience and the team to identify, assess, and solve creative problems quickly and frequently. You are a passionate gamer with an eye for details. You understand quality in games and how to translate that into creative processes. </div></div><div><div><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><ul><li>Supervise the projects creative development in the areas of gameplay and design to maintain its focus areas and vision of the game.</li><li>Drive the creation and implementation of new game concepts that align with the vision objectives.</li><li>Coordinate, review and evaluate gameplay implementations and create product requirement and design documents.</li><li>Hire and provide mentorship for a team of game and system design professionals. </li><li>Build strong working relationships with the game development team and help them with any obstacles to achieve the highest quality.</li><li>Coordinate, evaluate and react to feedback from the stakeholders.</li><li>Attend trade shows and press events to represent the product and/or company. </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><ul><li>Proven track record of leading and directing the design of at least one major AAA project. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of Game Design principles and the gaming landscape.</li><li>Leader who encourages team collaboration, works well with stakeholders across multiple functions within the company and promotes enthusiasm for the project.</li><li>Passionate gamer with an eye for details.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, making complex ideas clear, concise, and compelling.</li><li>Ability to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities.</li><li>Ability to make the team contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game play and design.</li><li>Willing to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks.</li><li>Excellent English communications skills written and spoken. </li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>What you can expect from us</h3><ul><ul><li>A refreshing yet highly professional atmosphere in a diverse team. </li><li>Flexible work time. </li><li>Free public transportation ticket, which lets you use public transport free of charge 24/7. </li><li>Supported German lessons for our employees  </li><li>Company language is English. Any additional language is a plus, but not a requirement. </li><li>Extensive assistance with getting visa, work permits and communication with local authorities. </li><li>Relocation support. </li><li>A company apartment for your first few months and help in finding a private apartment </li><li>...and much more! </li></ul></ul></div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>

<p><strong>Design Director</strong></p>
<p>We are PUBG, the global battle royale phenomenon! After the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest selling games of all time with over 70 million copies sold – that’s a lot of Chicken Dinners! We are now incredibly excited to be recruiting a studio Design Director who will both improve and drive design for PUBG, but also champion our exciting new endeavors.</p>
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<p>Our state-of-the art studio is in the heart of Madison, WI – recently named the best place to live in the US with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, an incredible downtown farmer’s market, gorgeous scenery, and affordable cost of living. The Capitol building is steps away from the office, where you can enjoy a concert on the square or some awesome local food and drink.</p>
<p><strong>Who we’re looking for</strong>: </p>
<ul>
<li>A design director who truly understands Design – the concepts, the development reality and the practical value of designers.</li>
<li>An excellent communicator who can cultivate give/take relationships.</li>
<li>Someone who make hard decisions and advocate for design when needed, but can also work closely with our creative director and craft design plans that align with the project design directives.</li>
<li>A fierce advocate for the designers on the team, able to recognize that the team is the greatest resource while still being able to handle high level matters<strong>.</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Your primary duty will be to identify design’s role in any context and formulate the best course of action with the time and resources available.</li>
<li>Generate widespread support for your vision and direction.</li>
<li>Define, guide, strategize, and iterate playable prototypes at all phases of the game’s development to maintain scope and quality.</li>
<li>Oversee core design vision and implementation, working across studio disciplines</li>
<li>Evangelize and pitch design ideas to the executive team.</li>
<li>Proactively communicate progress and resolution of problems with the ability to develop a design pipeline and set guidelines for the team.</li>
<li>Lead, coach, mentor and inspire the creative team to do their best work, and provide performance reviews for the design team.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>10+ years industry experience</li>
<li>5+ years leading game teams and defining game design</li>
<li>Previously shipped a AAA in a lead or director role</li>
<li>Experience taking major AAA titles from concept to completion</li>
<li>Experience iterating on design after launching product</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A very competitive total compensation package</li>
<li>401K Match</li>
<li>Fully funded healthcare</li>
<li>Frequent lunches in office, along with snacks and drinks</li>
<li>Gym Reimbursement</li>
<li>Game Reimbursement</li>
<li>Team outings and events</li>
</ul>

<div>At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.</div>
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<div>A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.</div>
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<div>Rockstar San Diego is looking for talented Mission Designers whose skill set combines technical excellence with a passion for making games. As part of the Missions team, you will be using an in-house suite of tools to create fun and exhilarating missions. You'll be required to collaborate with a range of disciplines such as AI, Physics, Animation, UI, and Data Management among others.</div>
<h4><strong>WHAT WE DO</strong></h4>
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<li>The Missions Team creates moments of exciting action gameplay, ultra-real slices of ambient life, and everything in between, implementing many of the complex systems that underpin our worlds.</li>
<li>Our content spans many genres and types of gameplay. Our designers bring their wide knowledge of gaming, game design and outside culture to make every aspect of our game’s world class.</li>
<li>We assume responsibility for developing our content and systems, creating scripts which are often complex and intricate – both for single player and online games.</li>
<li>Creative thinking is an important part of what we do, and while we work to design briefs, designers have many opportunities to shape our games from the ground up.</li>
<li>We work closely with all departments in the company, bringing together narrative, art, code systems, UI, networking, animation, audio and many other elements to create immersive gameplay.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></h4>
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<li>Author exciting new content using our in-house tools.</li>
<li>Work to program game content or systems while meeting strict deadlines.</li>
<li>Liaise with artists, animators, and programmers to create compelling content.</li>
<li>Provide clear and detailed reports of bugs to other teams.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>A Computer Science or Game Design degree is considered an advantage. However, relevant experience is taken into consideration.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>SKILLS</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Strong C# programming ability.</li>
<li>A good understanding of object-oriented programming patterns.</li>
<li>Experience with visual scripting tools.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, technical &amp; problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Highly organized with proven ability to deliver on deadlines.</li>
<li>A game design-oriented mindset, and a passion for creating games.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>PLUSES</strong></h4>
<p>Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.</p>
<ul>
<li>Prior experience working in medium to large sized development teams.</li>
<li>Experience of game design/scripting in a professional environment.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></h4>
<p>Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.</p>
<p>Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.</p>
<p>If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.</p>

<p>At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons &amp; Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!</p>
<h2><strong>Are You…</strong></h2>
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<li>An experienced and passionate game designer who is as fascinated by culture, organization, and people as about games?</li>
<li>An experienced and compassionate leader of leaders who cultivates strong teams?</li>
<li>Comfortable with directing the people, organization, and culture side of a game design studio without directing the game design?</li>
<li>Passionate about questions such as, “How do you measure great design?” and “How do you measure great designers?”</li>
<li>A fluid and flexible director who is people-centric and nurturing, with a robust toolbox of leadership skills to deal with a wide variety of people and situations?</li>
<li>Excited to lead, follow, serve, and listen, listen, listen in equal parts?</li>
</ul>
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<p>We are looking for a <strong>Design Manager Director </strong>who understands the intersection of emotion, human interaction, analysis, and design. This role is about seeing the way the team’s work, thought, and collaboration flows and guiding that dynamic to new heights. You’ll work daily with each senior designers &amp; managers, and you should show steadfast dedication to their long-term growth and happiness.</p>
<p>The Magic Game Design team is a hardworking and vibrant team dedicated to making Magic fun, re-playable, and inviting. This role draws on your empathy, knowledge of people, process, design, and your enthusiastic thirst for building up versatile designers into an amazing team! You’ll be responsible for the growth and happiness of the individuals on the team and the team itself. Alongside the rest of Leadership Team, you'll help guide and grow the next generation of Magic designers and align the skills and mission of the Magic at large.</p>
<h2><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></h2>
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<li><strong>Engage and grow</strong> – Conduct weekly one-on-ones and daily check-ins with the team. Actively listen, monitor, and improve the team's emotional and cultural landscape. Give direct guidance and feedback to help each designer grow.</li>
<li><strong>Hire and develop people</strong> – Work with managers and peers to identify present and future needs for hiring. Make sure each team follows the best hiring practices, including sourcing, tests, interview process, and selection criteria. Guide, train, and mentor new hires to ramp them up effectively into the role.</li>
<li><strong>Guide and improve workflow</strong> – Observe the dynamic and workflow of the team. Creatively evolve, adjust, and implement process to ensure success, harmony, and a balanced workload and vibrant culture.</li>
<li><strong>Measure and improve work</strong> – Partner with peers, managers, and designers to define standards for quality; create and perform measurements for qualitative and quantitative assessments of work and skills. Align with leaders to create opportunities for one-on-one training, peer training, and seminars to improve team performance.</li>
<li><strong>Workload planning</strong> – Work with project stakeholders to conduct an orchestra of 40+ game designers, supporting both teams and products.</li>
<li><strong>Partner with VP of Game Design</strong> – Collaborate with the Senior Design Director to help implement their content/design vision, and to make sure we’re implementing correctly and awesomely.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>What You’ll Bring:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>10+ years’ experience leading game development teams.</li>
<li>People-centric and nurturing leadership skills, to deal with a wide variety of people and situations.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Magic: The Gathering.</li>
<li>Steadfast drive for fostering and growing design talent.</li>
<li>Flexible, adaptable, creative mentality with a constant thirst for knowledge.</li>
<li>Self-motivated curiosity, active listening, and a diverse toolbox of leadership skills.</li>
<li>Compassion, emotional intelligence, and a deep understanding of people.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills to improve our shared vision.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer</strong></h2>
<p>The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.</p>
<p>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.</p>

<p>At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons &amp; Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!</p>
<h2><strong>Join Our Team</strong></h2>
<p>Are you an experienced game design leader with a passion for co-op multiplayer experiences and an eagerness to take on new challenges?</p>
<p>We’re seeking a Design Director to join our growing internal studio to help us craft the next big gaming and entertainment IP. Reporting to the Studio Head of the Wizards NextGen Studio, you will play a critical role as we kick off Pre-Production on an exciting new gaming franchise. You'll work with the Creative Director and other discipline leaders to solidify the vision for the project. You will also build and manage a diverse team of designers to bring our shared vision to life.</p>
<h2><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the game design vision, collaborating with peers to cultivate awesomeness and business impact via an innovative, original gaming franchise.</li>
<li>Drive end-to-end game design execution, from concepting to prototyping through finished product, setting priorities for the team and ensuring results align with broader product goals and schedule.</li>
<li>Hire, manage, encourage, and nurture a complementary team of design professionals to be leaders in their craft and grow in their careers.</li>
<li>Build positive relationships with internal teams and external partners by seeking shared success.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>What You'll Bring:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Excellent understanding of the building blocks of video game design.</li>
<li>Insight into the gaming preferences of socially motivated gamers, coupled with a test-and-learn approach as you seek game design elements that contribute to player happiness.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate game mechanics in a way that is inspiring, creative, and elegant.</li>
<li>Rapid iteration of ideas: eager to seek out new perspectives, absorb feedback, pare it back to its core, and then fuel even better ideas.</li>
<li>Empowering and inspiring leadership with a diplomatic and collaborative approach and seeking diverse perspectives.</li>
<li>Care about being excellent at your craft, helping others to succeed, and setting a strong example for what it means for Wizards to be an industry leader.</li>
<li>A deep rolodex of industry professionals and proven ability to hire a strong team to meet project goals.</li>
<li>Able to effectively work in a hybrid in-office/work-from-home environment, including managing people and process through the associated challenges.</li>
<li>Willing to travel to meet with development partners.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Extensive game design experience in video games with multiple shipped titles and including team leadership: 7+ years required.</li>
<li>Completed at least 1 full development cycle in a Game Design Director or comparable position</li>
<li>Demonstrated passion for and experience with co-op multiplayer games, having built mechanics and systems that make the experience more fun to play together</li>
<li>Experience managing and nurturing a full spectrum of game designers to executional excellence: 4+ years required.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer</strong></h2>
<p>The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.</p>
<p>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.</p>

<div><div>Do you live, breathe, and dream game design? Is your mind filled with ideas on ways to evolve the player’s experience and innovate on mechanics?  Do you know how to inspire and lead a team to create their best work? We are looking for an experienced and passionate Design Director to join our successful Stockholm Studio. Our vision is to create innovative yet accessible games that fill players with delight for decades.  You will come in with experience and leadership to drive our Design craft forward with vision and direction.  </div><div><br /></div><div>The whole team is located in Stockholm and works in a hybrid model, onsite as needed and the rest of the week can be at home or at the office. We have a Nomad program which allows you to work from everywhere for 2 months in a 12 months consecutive rolling period.</div></div><div><div><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><ul><li>Work closely with the other Directors/Leads to ensure we are reaching the Studio and Department needs and goals. </li><li>Manage the Design team to ensure all designers are driven to lead the industry in excellence and craftsmanship. </li><li>Create and put in place design philosophies to design game logic as well as new game ideation processes</li><li>Work with other stakeholders on games to ensure the craft is reaching our goals and needs for excellence.</li><li>Advise LiveOps team on A/B tests best practices related to design mechanics</li><li>Collaborate with designers across Rovio to craft cohesive experiences for players. Occasionally getting in the trenches to build levels of high quality and lead by example.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><h3>Who we think will do great in this role has:</h3><ul><ul><li>10 years of experience and proven success working on mobile F2P games.  </li><li>Experience in both operating live games and developing new games from scratch is a plus</li><li>Shipped 2+ games as Lead Design/Design Director or Lead Designer/Design Director for a commercially successful released game</li><li>Experience in people leadership - building, managing, and developing a team and its members</li><li>Experience working closely with BI to understand the data and create a plan to improve KPIs.</li><li>Strong spoken and written communication skills.</li><li>Strong critical thinking, infectious creativity, the ability to adapt when required, and the capacity to solve novel problems.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div><div><b>First meeting:</b> You will meet the hiring manager. The aim is for us to know who you are, what your experience has been, and what motivates you. This is also an opportunity for you to learn about Rovio, the wider team, and the specifics of the role.</div><div><b>Second round:</b> You will meet with the Studio Head.  Their aim is understand how you would fit with our culture and your ambitions.</div><div><b>Third round:</b> You will meet with the other Craft leads. Their aim is to get a clear overview of your skills  and where you can help us develop as well as we help you. Fourth round: You will meet with Lead Designers to dive deeper.</div><div><br /></div><div>#LI-Hybrid</div><div><br /></div><div><b>---</b></div><div>We welcome applicants to use the name they want to be addressed by in the application form, regardless of whether it is their legal name.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>What to expect when you join us</b></div><div><b>Meet the Rovians</b></div><div><b>About Rovio</b></div></div><div>Apply for this job</div>


                <h2>ABOUT SPLASH DAMAGE</h2><p>We believe that games play better with friends. For more than 20 years, we’ve been creating team-based multiplayer experiences that have entertained tens of millions of players all over the world and forged countless new friendships along the way.</p><p>Our studio culture is rooted in our open, friendly, and collaborative environment. Our games are made by people from all over the world, from our entry-level Fresh Talent hires to industry veterans, and we believe that fostering that diverse culture is the best way to build both our games and our studio. We have won numerous awards, including a ‘World-Class’ accreditation by Best Companies and being named one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to work for.</p><p>While our offices are based in Bromley, UK, our people have access to progressive working patterns that give them the flexibility to decide how to do their best work.</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>We offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, including:</p><ul><li>Work your way with access to progressive working patterns including hybrid and fully remote</li><li>Substantial performance-related pay system on top of your basic compensation, along with enhanced pension contributions and our life assurance scheme</li><li>Bespoke VISA and relocation packages for you and your family, with support from our team throughout the whole process</li><li>25 days of holiday and 8 Bank Holidays a year, plus our annual studio closure between Christmas and New Year’s</li><li>Private Medical and Dental Cover for you and your family, along with a 24/7 digital GP service</li><li>Extensive Mental Health support, with Line Manager Mental Health training, a group of Mental Health First-Aiders, and on-site or remote counselling</li><li>Our bespoke Learning and Development course framework to help you grow as an employee, manager, and leader</li><li>Industry-leading fully paid 30 weeks maternity leave &amp; 10 weeks paternity leave</li></ul><h2>THE ROLE</h2><p>As a Design Director at Splash Damage you will be a key member of a leadership team responsible for driving the expert execution of the creative vision, directing the design and design teams, and successful delivery of a product. <br /> <br /> A natural problem solver you can give examples of cross-team issues on previous projects and how you were able to reconcile them. </p><p>You will represent and support the needs of the business, the player, and team members’ needs on the project. You will be responsible for the output and growth of the entire design discipline on your project and for the morale, alignment and cohesion of all team members, across disciplines. <br /> <br /> Beyond your project you will work to share knowledge, improve standards and processes across the studio and across disciplines, albeit with a focus on design. <br /> <br /> You will support the Creative Director in regularly communicating the vision throughout the studio. You will oversee the creation and maintenance of documentation including the GDD and wiki pages, though you will largely communicate verbally; spending time with each team member, ensuring they understand the vision and design, are “bought-in” and have what they need to do their jobs. You will ensure the team feel the progress they are making and what their work is in service of in the bigger picture. <br /> <br /> You will regularly and effectively communicate with the Studio Senior Leadership Team and any external partners or publishers, managing those relationships, presenting the creative achievements of the team, negotiating feature / change requests. You may be called on to communicate outwards to press, communities and fans in various formats from live appearances to pre-recorded interviews to forum engagement acting as both an evangelist and representative of the product and as an ambassador for Splash Damage. </p><p>You will manage, mentor, develop and coach Lead Game Designers. You will be integral to the planning on your project working alongside Production to create roadmaps, hiring and succession plans, and scoping exercises. </p><p>As a leader you will set the tone on the project and ensure Splash Damage’s values are embraced and embodied by you team; including ensuring your team have autonomy and do not feel dictated to. <br /> <br />  <strong>You have: </strong></p><ul><li>A passion for making and playing games</li><li>Extensive industry experience</li><li>Shipped at least 1 AAA title in an equivalent role (current/last gen) working on it from start to finish</li><li>Shipped multiple titles in a leadership role, including the running of a multi-person design team; people-management, mentoring, line-management</li><li>Experience of delivering on the project goals, translating the high-level vision into actionable tasks across all disciplines within the team</li><li>Experience of being the flag-bearer / champion for a product including giving presentations to press and at conferences / events</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines and experience of being a key part of a leadership group</li><li>Excellent verbal and presentation skills</li><li>Excellent written communication skills, including writing high quality and thorough design documentation</li><li>Experience with design documentation, diagram and flow-chart creation, including wiki-based design documentation and spreadsheets</li><li>A deep understanding of all aspects of design with mastery in many areas including signs and feedback, controls, balancing, narrative, game-feel, retention, usability, on-boarding, social mechanics</li><li>Deep player empathy</li><li>An understanding of player psychology and motivations</li><li>An understanding of systems, systemic design, emergent gameplay and the place of procedural content generation in development</li><li>Knowledge of industry trends in regard to genres, gameplay, development models, and financial models</li><li>Fierce attention to detail</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills including lateral thinking</li></ul><p><strong>Bonus points for:  </strong></p><ul><li>At least one shipped title featuring post-launch monetization beyond simple DLC packs; ideally a Free-to-play title.</li><li>Strong maths skills; formulas, probability, statistics and balancing</li><li>Highly experienced with Microsoft Office Products and other business software including: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Adobe Photoshop or similar</li><li>Experience with source-control applications (SVN, Perforce, AlienBrain, etc.)</li><li>Experience in creating first or third person shooters</li><li>Experience running the live phase of a game as a service, including using telemetry / metrics to inform design and content decisions</li><li>Experience of parsing the results of, and acting on, market research e.g. Focus groups, qualitative and quantitative surveys etc.</li><li>Experience of prototyping gameplay mechanics using UE4, UE3, Unity, or similar.</li></ul><p>Splash Damage is an equal opportunity employer. We believe our teams create better work when they have a range of perspectives to draw from, and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment that celebrates diversity. </p>              

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						<div><p>We are looking for highly skilled people to contribute to our collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams. Your talent and experience may be just what we need.</p> <div>Qualifications</div><ul><li>An entrepreneurial spirit</li><li>A high level of expertise in your discipline</li></ul></div>					</div>
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																		<li>An organization where 100% of time is dedicated as groups see fit</li>
																			<li>The opportunity to collaborate with experts across a range of disciplines</li>
																			<li>A work environment and flexible schedule in support of families and domestic partnerships</li>
																			<li>A culture eager to become stronger through diversity of all forms</li>
																			<li>Exceptional health insurance coverage</li>
																			<li>Unrivaled employer match for our 401(k) retirement plan</li>
																			<li>Generous vacation and family leave</li>
																			<li>On-site amenities in support of health and efficiency</li>
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																			<li>Reimbursement for child care during interviews</li>
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