Development Director – Historical Total War franchiseSega EuropeHorsham, United Kingdom20 days agoApplyWe have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Development Director to join our Total War team on our next historical tentpole project. This role based at our studio in Horsham, based in the heart of Sussex, UK.In this highly collaborative role, you will lead the team to success in our game development and be responsible for the planning, supporting, and execution of the project. You will also be helping and advising the game team to use and to continuously improve their processes and methodologies to bring the best performance out of the team.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Development Director on this new and exciting project, you will manage and own the processes of a fantastic cross discipline game team who are both experienced and passionate about their craft. You will bring all your knowledge and experience to help to plan, execute, and communicate our project plan to the team and the wider studio instilling confidence across the board. You will bring a data informed but people led mindset to support the project delivery, and help build and maintain a positive, open, informed, and focused team.On a day to day to basis you will:Define and continuously improve the development process using the best methodology possible to predict, and deliver on time, and on qualityFoster team engagement and agile processes, while creating and maintaining long term roadmap of deliverables and budgetPlan and execute the short and long-term schedules and reporting to ensure efficient, reliable, and accurate deliveryLiaise with the project and company leadership in defining the deliverables, goals and KPIs to provide visibility, and status updatesBroadcast key project dates, goals, KPIs and processes to the team and wider studio when relevantPeriodically introspect into the team’s overall statusAnticipate and solve problems independently, and collaboratively with the project leadershipKnowledge, Skill and ExperienceEssentialAAA Games experience in planning and delivering large scale projectsA methodological and data informed approach, and good understanding of technologyOutstanding knowledge of project management software and toolsExperience and ability to connect people, build and maintain a team through cooperation and collaborationExcellent organisational, management and problem-solving skills and mentalityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsCompleter-Finisher mindset, ability to identify and pre-empt problems and issues others might have missed and see them through to resolutionTeam-playerDesirableExpert in Agile methodologyExperience with scaled AgileAvid gamerCreative Assembly is about the right people making the best games. We are united through our values; Quality, Focus, Teamwork, Respect and Trust.Winner of multiple Best Place to Work Awards, we house many talented people, from trainees to industry veterans who constantly challenge us and make sure we are striving for the best within our games and our studio life.We have studio sites in Horsham UK and Sofia Bulgaria, including a number of bespoke state-of-the-art audio suites and a dedicated motion capture site.Currently we are working fully remotely, and we continue to assess the COVID-19 situation with the safety of our staff our number one priority. We are still actively recruiting and onboarding new staff each week. Our expert IT and HR teams will set you up with everything you need to join remotely whether you will need to relocate to the UK (or within the UK) now, or at a later date.We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:Bespoke and funded relocation package for you and your dependents, with support throughout the process from our dedicated Relocation SpecialistEnhanced maternity and paternity, private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screeningGenerous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, as all UK Bank holidaysAnnual discretionary studio bonusJoin our award-winning education and social responsibility programme; the Legacy Project, as an industry ambassador to mentor and educate othersDefined career development pathways and personalised training support including; SEGA Dev Day, internal masterclasses, prestigious creative workshops, on-site training with renowned specialists and global conference attendanceSeason ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on siteFree games and merchandise plus access to our extensive games libraryFree breakfast every day - toast, bagels, pancakes, cereals, yoghurts, fresh fruit, smoothies, juices, milkshakes and more in our fully stocked kitchen*Wellbeing support with an employee assistance programme and onsite confidential sessionsIn-studio heavily subsidised massage therapy*Discounts for home technology, travel insurance, corporate gym membership, cinema tickets, holidays, trips out and Ikea vouchers, and many local businesses including estate agentsStudio parties for you and your family; such as our Summer Festival, Christmas Party plus a separate Children’s Christmas Party. We also have Cinema days and wrap parties for game releases*Studio community activities such as free Japanese lessons, life drawing, creative writing, Pilates, Walking Challenges, Couch to 5k, basketball, game and movie evenings, board game club, 5-a-side football, CA Choir, Sword fighting (yes, sword fighting) and loads more**some of the above in-studio benefits are on hold while we work remotely during COVID-19. Our studio sites have disabled access. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Apply