At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design vision for groundbreaking games like Star Citizen and Squadron 42.
- Company: Join Cloud Imperium Games, a pioneer in cutting-edge video game development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative freedom, and a vibrant team culture.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to innovation and personal growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of gaming and inspire a talented design team.
- Qualifications: Proven design leadership experience and a passion for AAA game development.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 71713 £ per year.
Cloud Imperium Gamesis looking for a talented Design Directortoberesponsibleforleadingthe Design Visionfor Star Citizenand/or Squadron 42in our Manchesterstudio.
Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games createscutting-edgevideogames that defy expectations.
We’recurrently developing Star Citizen, a record breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe.
Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.
This role requires a dedicated and dynamic individual who can excel as acreativedesigner, contentarchitectandmotivationalteam leader.
As a creative, the Design 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 innovation, communicatesclearlyand executes development withcare anddistinction.
What does a Design Director at CIG do?
Work alongside theother directors and the Senior Game Directortomaintainthehigh standardsof Designneeds for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.
Developnew approachesto Designthat push theboundariesof the Star Citizen universe.
Hire, mentorand manageseniormembers of the Design Team, helping them to refine their skills, move along their career pathsand build up the teams under them.
Guide theteamthroughprioritychangesandgameplay iteration, updating goals andmaintainingfocus and team morale.
Collaborate withother departments including sound, artists, UI/UXand engineersto ensurea greatplayerexperience
- Work directly with production to ensure that schedules and plans meet businessand project needs.
What do we expect from our Design Director?
A provenbackgroundina Design Leadershippositionand shipped AAA content.
Capability to build and grow a highly effective creative team through all stages of development.
Experience inidentifyingtechnical and developmental risks and obstacles, creating 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, andit’sour differences that make it special.
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