Design Director

DesignDirector

Cloud ImperiumGamesis looking for a talentedDesign DirectortoberesponsibleforleadingtheDesign VisionforStar Citizenand/orSquadron 42in ourManchesterstudio.

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This role requires a dedicated and dynamic individual who can excel as acreativedesignercontentarchitectandmotivationalteam leader.As a creative theDesign Directorcollaborates with Game and Creative directiontoprovide both inspiration andhigh-leveldirectionfor newexperiences thatcomplementtheestablished themes settings narrativeframeworkand gameplay systemsof the project.As an architect the design Director ensures that content is builtto standardsand workstodefinereliableworkflows within theframework ofexistinggame systems. As a team leader the Design Directorbuilds and curates a professional cohort thattakes initiative drives innovationcommunicatesclearlyand executes development withcare anddistinction.

Whatdoes aDesign Directorat CIGdo

• Work alongside theother directors and the Senior Game Directortomaintainthehigh standardsofDesignneeds for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.

• Developnew approachestoDesignthat push theboundariesof the Star Citizen universe.

• Hirementorand manageseniormembers of theDesignTeam helping them to refine their skillsmove along their career pathsand bu8ild up the teams under them.

• Guide theteamthroughprioritychangesandgameplay iterationupdating goals andmaintainingfocus and team morale.

• Collaborate withother departments including soundartistsUI/UXand engineersto ensurea greatplayerexperience

• Work directly with production to ensure that schedules and plans meet businessand project needs.

What do we expect from ourDesignDirector

• A provenbackgroundina DesignLeadershippositionand shipped AAA content.

• Capability to build and grow a highly effective creative team through all stages of development.

• Experience inidentifyingtechnical and developmental risks and obstaclescreating innovative solutions to overcome them while promoting new and innovative ways of working.

• Ability to create andoptimizedesignpipelines and workflows.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds lifestyles and perspectives. Together we are creating a space where authentic recognition appreciation and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we strive to build a team thatrepresentsallwalks of life and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it anditsour differences that make it special.