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Game Director - Rogue Planet Games

Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000. depending on experience and geographic location.

ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.

The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.

Find out more about our studio at www.daybreakgames.com.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a skilled and imaginative Game Director to establish the creative vision and game direction for a brand-new multiplatform (PC, Console) open-world, sandbox, survival game. As the Game Director, you will lead the game’s design providing vision and direction for the game from concept phase through launch. The ideal candidate will combine craft expertise, enthusiasm, and leadership to shape an enjoyable, high-quality game that resonates with players.

Responsibilities

· Define, advocate for, and deliver the creative vision of the game.

· Collaborate with cross-functional leads to formulate the game development strategy and product roadmap.

· Lead design team in the developing game features from concept to full implementation focusing on rapid prototyping to discover engaging elements.

· Ensure the game's vision aligns with evolving market trends, user feedback, and business objectives.

· Establish clear and measurable creative objectives for the team throughout development.

· Encourage creativity, innovation, and a customer-centric approach within the development team.

· Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, conducting regular work-in-progress reviews to uphold quality of gameplay, balance, and player experience.

Requirements

· A minimum 10 years of game design experience, including roles as a Creative Director, Game Director, or similar design leadership positions.

· Proven track record of delivered content in multi-platform/AAA games.

· Effective communication skills with a history of providing constructive creative input within diverse cross-functional teams.

· Deep knowledge of game design, game mechanics, game balancing concepts, designer toolsets, and techniques.

· Skilled at balancing innovation with established gameplay mechanics to appeal to a global player base.

· Experience in guiding and mentoring teams to achieve exceptional outcomes.

· Shipped title in one of the categories: multiplayer 3rd person combat, open-world sandbox, or survival games.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.

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**Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.**