Creative Director
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Location: Barcelona
Department: Catalog
Reports To: VP Catalog
About the Role
At Kings Catalog Games we manage 9 beloved live titles enjoyed by millions every day. Were
looking for a Creative Director to elevate the creative direction of our most impactful games and shape the long-term future of our portfolio.
As Creative Director youll be the voice of the player the architect of product vision and a
key partner to product leadership. Youll transform player insights into creative strategies
define the creative direction of key titles and guide teams toward delivering memorable engaging experiences.
This role is a core part of the Catalog Leadership Team and reports directly to the VP Catalog. You will lead a multidisciplinary creative group of 10 across Game Design Level Design UI/UX Design and Game Art.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Leadership & Vision
Define own and communicate the creative vision for Catalogs most prominent titles.
Ensure alignment of creative direction across design production and tech throughout
development.
Champion creative excellence and drive innovation across the portfolio.
Team Leadership
Lead mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers and artists.
Foster a culture of collaboration craftsmanship curiosity and continuous improvement.
Grow creative capabilities through coaching clear direction and constructive feedback.
Evaluate game performance player feedback and industry trends to inform creative
decisions.
Lead discovery efforts to identify player needs challenges and opportunities.
Translate insights into actionable creative strategies that enhance player experience and
performance.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Work closely with Product Production and Tech leads to translate vision into practical
plans.
Ensure strong alignment between creative direction product strategy and technical
feasibility.
Elevate game quality by driving clarity documentation and consistency in creative
processes.
Process & Quality
Develop and maintain design processes methodologies and standards across teams.
Ensure all creative work meets high-quality expectations and contributes to cohesive
player-led game experiences.
Skills to Create Thrills
Proven experience in a senior creative leadership role in games entertainment or digital
product development.
Deep understanding of game design principles player psychology and engagement loops.
Strong storytelling and communication skills; able to craft and articulate a compelling
vision.
Skilled at synthesizing qualitative and quantitative player insights into creative decisions.
Demonstrated success working with and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to
execution.
Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across levels.
Strong knowledge of creative disciplines including Game Design Level Design UX/UI Art
and Player Research.
Experienced and confident leader who builds motivates and develops high-performing
creative teams.
Solid understanding of the gaming market and evolving player expectations.
Bonus Points
Experience working on live games F2P mechanics and/or casual mobile titles.
Familiarity with agile development and iterative design practices.
Background in UX/UI game design narrative or interactive media
About King
With a mission of Making the World Playful King is a leading interactive entertainment company with more than 20 years of history of delivering some of the worlds most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry including the world-famous Candy Crush franchise as well as other mobile game hits such as Farm Heroes Saga. King games are played by more than 200 million monthly active users. King part of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has Kingsters in Stockholm Malmö London Barcelona Berlin Dublin San Francisco New York Los Angeles and Malta. More information can be found at by following us on LinkedIn @lifeatkingon Instagram or @kinggameson X.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Logo Design
- Trello
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Martech
- Adobe Photoshop
- Social Media Management
- Adobe Illustrator
- Copywriting
- Customer relationship management
- Experience Design
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, ... View more
