Game Director (Unannounced Project)

11 bit studios is hiring for a Game Director position for an unannounced project, requiring hybrid work in their Warsaw office.

• At least 7 years of experience focused on design, art, or creative direction.
• Experience in game design is a significant plus.
• Experience as Game Director, Creative Director, Design Lead/Director, or Art Director/Lead.
• Experience leading teams of at least 20 developers.
• Experience with prototyping and shipping games using Unreal Engine and knowledge of its limitations.
• Understanding of the approach to meaningful entertainment and relatable games; proven experience with similar games is a plus.
• Mindset and attitude: innovative, creative, curious; empathetic and collaborative towards people; problem-solving, critical thinking, and strong adaptability towards projects.
• Ability to examine data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Very good knowledge of both Polish and English (minimum B2 level).
• Very good communication, organizational, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
• Deep understanding of the gamedev market, current trends, and a strong passion for video games.

Ownership & Vision:

• Taking ownership and developing the game direction.
• Owning the game's trajectory from first concept and prototypes to market and release, taking full accountability for delivering a high-quality, enjoyable, and commercially successful player experience.
• Working with creative leadership and management team members to define the game and unify visions.
• Delivering guidelines and mandates to the team to design specific gameplay features.
• Translating the creative vision into design mechanics, systems, and the overall player experience.
• Ensuring all elements work together to fulfill the vision.
• Managing creative ideation steps from pitching ideas to rapid prototyping.
• Adapting to technical and production constraints and readjusting design direction if needed.
• Ensuring strong alignment with the CCO and CPO on creative and production vision.

Production:

• Reviewing and debating budgets and schedules with producers.
• Working with the production team to set direction and track progress during game production.
• Supporting best practices throughout the production process.

Cooperation & Leadership:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesion of conceptual, technical, visual, and narrative elements.
• Supporting designers in delivering high-quality features that enhance the game’s vision.
• Working with the tech team to evolve technology and ensure it supports game direction.
• Resolving creative and technical roadblocks.
• Leading all teams by example with a hands-on attitude.

Feedback:

• Regularly playing the game for feedback and quality control.
• Supporting team members in feature development and providing mentoring and constructive feedback.

Market research:

• Anticipating technological advances and staying informed of market trends to evolve production processes and define best practices.
• Aligning the creative vision with the project's business goals and target audience expectations.
• Following market trends to update production processes and best practices.

This position requires working at the Warsaw office in a hybrid model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remotely.