[Hiring] Game Director @Mob Entertainment

Role Description

As a Game Director, you’ll have the important mission to ensure that the game systems properly convey the creative vision and that the vision remains an integral part of the target player experience. You will oversee the New game creation in a small team outside of the Poppy Franchise and work with all key stakeholders to ensure the overall vision and health of these products help the company grow. You will also assist the VP, General Manager of Games and CCO in reaching the strategic design and Art objectives set out for a project by guiding conceptual application in the game.

What you’ll do:

• Work with the VP, General Manager of Games and CCO to ensure that the game design, Art and Story meets the vision that was set out.
• Define best methods for the project and inform all teams.
• Communicate quality and content expectations to the design team on a regular basis.
• Translate the rational game design elements and gameplay elements into things that Level Design and Engineering can bring to life.
• Harmonize design across all departments, ensuring design has ready answers and Jira requests for Engineering, Art, Sound, fx, etc.
• Work hand in hand with other areas of the team: Art, Engineering, and Production to ensure smooth operations.
• Report to VP of Games and ensure upper management is aware of the project status on a regular basis.
• Analyze the different aspects and objectives of the game and communicate them clearly to the creative teams.
• Develop and implement a global vision and creative foundations for the game (visual effects, theme, context, gameplay, etc.).
• Develop the creative vision of the game in line with the product vision.
• Participate in the proposal development process (brainstorming).
• Participate in project follow-up meetings at all phases (pre-production, production, live).
• Write clear documentation including required visual references.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of leadership experience in the video game industry (or other relevant experience).
• 10+ years of Design experience in a lead or Management role.
• Knowledge of Unreal and their limitations.
• Knowledge on prototyping game ideas and working in a small team.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g. Jira).
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Effective cross-departmental communication.
• A highly collaborative and innovative spirit.
• The ability to take technical and production feasibility into account when coming up with concepts.
• Mentorship: motivated to share expertise to guide the next generation of creatives.
• Autonomy in using presentation and design tools (e.g. PowerPoint, Photoshop, Google slides, etc.).
• A solid understanding of the market & a (fiery) passion for video games.

Requirements

• Your CV highlighting your education, experience, skills, and games shipped.

Salary Range

• San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Boston, MA; & DC Metropolitan Areas: $200,000 - $257,000 USD annually.
• Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; & Miami, FL Metropolitan Areas: $174,000 - $223,000 USD annually.
• All Other U.S. Locations: $148,000 - $190,000 USD annually.

Benefits

• Profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• FSA/HSA.
• Paid time off.
• Sick time.
• Holidays.
• Parental leave.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Mob Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, military service, or any other protected class under applicable state or local law.