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Director of Game Design (remote)
1 year ago
Disruptive Games is a veteran development studio specializing in multiplayer and online experiences. We are an independently owned studio working on a AAA, fully-funded title with original IP!
We’re expanding our fully-remote team with people who share our passion for collaborative, multiplayer gameplay.
Disruptive Games is looking for a Director of Game Design to drive our design process, partnering with senior leadership to champion the game’s vision from ideation to ship.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with the Creative Director and senior leadership to execute on the defined vision for the design of the project
- Champion the projects vision and pillars across the company clearly and with inspiriting enthusiasm
- Demonstrate a passion for creating positive, collaborative, and fun multi-player experiences to delight players
- Oversee the design of game systems from ideation through completion, advising on timeline and resources
- Partner closely with Production to define feature scope and production milestones
- Build and develop a team of game designers, in partnership with Talent & People, through recruiting, hiring, and team mentorship
- Interface with with publishing and external resources to ensure a smooth and positive development process
What You Bring:
- Experience providing strategic leadership to a team of Designers on large scale, AAA projects from early development through launch
- Strong understanding of the ins and outs of video game design
- Ability to communicate game ideas and mechanics in a clear, inspiring way
- Ability to push the rapid iteration of features and ideas, collaborating with the team in a way that empowers others
- Ability to foster alignment across the broader team through clear, focused documentation
- Deep understanding of the design resources required to execute on deliverables, with an eye for planning in collaboration with Production
- Strong desire to share your expertise through mentoring a growing design team
- Knowledge and understanding of game engines, preferably Unreal Engine
- Expert knowledge of gameplay in collaborative, multiplayer games
Compensation
Disruptive Games is a fully remote studio with employees all over the world. Regardless of where you live, we ensure you’re paid a fair market rate. Our salary offers are informed by market compensation data, which takes into account each positions unique job function and your location.
In the United States, the compensation range for this position is typically between $147,000 - $205,000 USD.
United States Employee Perks & Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance plans
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
401(k) with matching contributions
New hire home office set up
Flexible work schedules
Incredible, collaborative team
Engaging virtual office environment
Disruptive Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, interview, and hire people of all backgrounds, orientations, identities, and expressions.
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