Design Manager
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About OSG
OSG is an independent studio of around 65 people working on 34 projects in parallel across mobile console and PC. Genres range from platformers and roguelites to narrative-driven projects giving designers exposure to a wide mix of creative challenges.
We run on Agile principles: self-organising cross-functional teams are empowered to take decisions own outcomes and stay accountable while studio leadership provides structure coaching and the right tools.
Our number-one value is simplemake great games that players loveand were proud of the good-vibe atmosphere that keeps our people motivated collaborative and hungry to learn.
Job Summary
Were looking for a driven Game Design Manager to play a central role in shaping OSGs structure and creative direction. As a member of the Game Dev Managers group (CTO Studio Art Manager QA Manager Head of Production) youll bring extensive multi-project design experience strong people-leadership skills and well-honed development methodologies to complete the team.
Your mission will be to:
- Structure and grow the Design department ( 15 designers including 56 discipline leads).
- Manage Game Directors and Lead Designers ensuring theyre empowered and accountable.
- Guide and evolve design methodologies and tools across the department while keeping the team at the forefront of emerging trends.
- Support 34 concurrent projects keeping design quality and consistency high.
Youll champion modern Agile-based processes and collaborate with every studio function to deliver outstanding player experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Department Structuring & Development:
- Structure and organise the Design department for optimal efficiency and creativity.
- Define and implement departmental policies procedures and workflows.
- Lead recruitment onboarding and talent-development initiatives.
Leadership & Mentorship:
- Provide day-to-day leadership guidance and support to Game Directors and Lead Game Designers (game level technical narrative economy etc).
- Conduct regular 1-on-1s and performance reviews; craft individual growth plans and identify training opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative inclusive good-vibe culture across the team.
Game-Design Processes:
- Drive and oversee game-design processes and methodologies (Rational Game Design Agile) to ensure consistency across all projects.
- Keep design documentation comprehensive current and well-communicated.
- Serve as a technical guide for all design disciplines and championing efficient engine workflows.
Project Support & Oversight:
- Monitor game-design progress on 34 concurrent projects helping teams balance ambition with constraints.
- Provide hands-on creative and technical guidance when projects encounter design challenges.
Inter-department Alignment:
- Collaborate closely with Art Engineering Production and QA to keep goals timelines and workflows in sync.
- Proactively resolve creative and technical cross-discipline issues and maintain smooth communication.
Qualifications :
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in the video game industry with at least 5 years in a similar role.
- Proven experience in game design and a strong portfolio of successful projects.
- Experience in team management and organizational development.
Skills:
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to foster a creative and collaborative work environment.
- Strong knowledge in game design principles methodologies and tools.
- Fluent French and English is mandatory
Additional Information :
- CDI
- Statut Cadre
- Poste pourvoir Villeurbanne Lyon.
- Rmunration selon profil et exprience
- Intressement
- Tickets restaurants mutuelle prvoyance remboursement des transports 60% forfait mobilit durable parking dans les locaux prime de vacances
Les petits plus OSG :
- Des quipes exceptionnelles !
- Ambiance chaleureuse garantie
- Des horaires flexibles pour une vie quilibre
- Format hybride avec prsentiel et tltravail
- Des congs enfants malades pays priorit la famille!
- Nos petits djeuners dquipe hebdomadaires
- Notre incontournable Summer Camp annuel
- Ravitaillement Gourmand: Paniers de fruits boissons et caf disposition...
- Des sessions sportives organises rgulirement pour une sant optimale
- Congs pays: Ultra flexibilit prenez les quand vous avez besoin
- Nos locaux: rooftop conciergerie douche au calme avec le parc Tte dor cot
- Congs supplmentaires pour les personnes RQTH: plus de temps pour soccuper de sa sant
- Offres du CSE (place de cinma rduites chque cadeaux Gymlib goodies etc.)
Old Skull Games est engag pour linclusion et lgalit des chances. Nous sommes fiers dtre un employeur offrant des opportunits gales et accueillons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap. Si vous avez des besoins spcifiques pour participer au processus de recrutement veuillez nous en informer et nous ferons un maximum pour rpondre vos besoins.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
