Development Director

United States Digital Space LLC; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation support

Company apartment

Gym membership

Public transport pass

German language courses

Hybrid working

Zusammenfassung

United States Digital Space LLC in Frankfurt is seeking an experienced Development Director to lead end-to-end delivery on a game development project from the Frankfurt office. You will own the operational model, staffing, and governance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery at the required quality level.

You will balance creative ambition with technical constraints and business priorities, working with the leadership team to drive clarity, accountability, and scalable execution.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years leading large-scale game development with full delivery accountability (time, budget, quality).
• Deep expertise in building and operating effective development models (staffing, budgeting, governance).
• Strong leadership history with accountability and cross-functional collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Define and evolve the project’s operational model, including team structures, roles, processes, and pipelines.
• Build, lead, and scale a high-performing development team with clear ownership and staffing.
• Ensure end-to-end delivery on time, on budget, and with high quality by mitigating risks.
• Plan and execute project roadmaps, scheduling, milestones, and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage stakeholders, budgets, external partners, and quality expectations (UX, performance, live ops).
• Lead retrospectives to improve team effectiveness and cross-functional collaboration.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Delivery leadership

Budget planning

Stakeholder management

Governance & processes

Relocation willingness

Jobbeschreibung

the company is looking for an experienced Development Director to lead delivery ona game development projectin our Frankfurt office.

Reporting to the COO,you willownend-to-end project delivery and the operational model of theproject.You willbe responsibleforensuring the team is structured, staffed, and run effectively to deliver on time, within budget, and at the required quality level.

You will balancethe production plan againstcreative ambition, technical constraints, and business priorities, working with your peers in the leadership team,and definehow the teamoperates: decision-making and ways of working to drive clarity, accountability, and consistent execution at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the project’s operational model, including team structures, roles, processes, and pipelines, to ensure alignment with studio goals andoptimalperformance
• Build, lead, and scale a high-performing development team, ensuring clear ownership, proper staffing, and empowerment across all areas of responsibility
• End-to-end delivery performance by proactively identifying risks and obstacles, driving mitigation, and ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality outcome
• Project planning and execution, including roadmap, PBS/WBS, scheduling, and milestone alignment, with a strong focus on player value and business objective
• Stakeholder management, including budgeting, team allocation, external partner integration, and alignment on quality expectations (e.g. UX, performance, live ops)
• Retrospectives to continuously improve team effectiveness, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and fostering a culture of accountability and performance

Requirements

• 10+ years leading large-scale game development with full delivery accountability (time, budget, quality), including shipping at least one impactful title from inception to release
• Deep expertise in building and operating effective development models (team structures, resource & budget planning, governance, execution), beyond applying standard frameworks (Agile, SAFe, etc.)
• Strong leadership capability with a clear history of building, aligning, and holding teams accountable, while improving performance through structures, processes, and ways of working
• Excellent stakeholder and leadership management skills, with the ability to create alignment and facilitate decisions at senior and executive levels
• Proven ability to integrate and manage external partners, operate effectively within a Core Leadership Team, and deliver outcomes with strong ownership and execution focus
• Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt, Germany

What you can expect from us

Career Path

Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives.

Relocation Support

We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family. You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).

Company Apartment

To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.

Public Transport Pass

Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.

Gym Card

A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.

State-of-the-art Office

We’ve recently moved into a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with open areas, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all just steps away from public transport, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots.

Hybrid Working

We believe in the value of in-person collaboration while also supporting flexibility. Our hybrid working model includes three days per week in the office and the option to work remotely up to two days per week, unless role-specific requirements or business needs require you to be on site.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a truly global team, with employees from over 42 countries contributing their ideas, cultures, and perspectives every day.

German Classes

Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and the company supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.

Events

Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!

Vacation Days

At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off.