Games Development Director - Studio Strategy & Liveops

Elagames; Islas Baleares; Remote; EUR 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Learning opportunities

Remote-friendly culture

Global projects

Job summary

Elagames is seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead a remote design team, shaping compelling brand narratives and innovative campaigns for a global clientele. You will drive the creative direction and ensure brand consistency across media while mentoring senior designers and copywriters.

We value strategic thinkers with a masterful understanding of branding, digital trends, and execution excellence, who can collaborate with account management and strategy to deliver high-impact work from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related creative field.
• 8+ years in a creative role with 3+ years in leadership or directorial positions.
• Stellar portfolio with broad campaigns and branding work.
• Proven ability to lead remote creative teams.
• Strong branding, advertising, digital marketing and design principles.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a remote team of designers, copywriters, and creative professionals.
• Develop and oversee creative concepts for campaigns, digital content, and branding initiatives.
• Ensure all outputs align with client objectives, brand guidelines, and strategic goals.
• Present strategies and concepts to clients and stakeholders with clear rationale.
• Collaborate with account management, strategy, and production teams for seamless delivery.
• Maintain high creative standards and drive innovation across projects.
• Mentor junior staff to foster professional development.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and digital marketing best practices.
• Manage budgets and timelines for creative projects.
• Champion a positive, collaborative remote work culture.

Skills

Brand storytelling

Creative leadership

Remote leadership

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Design proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related

Tools

Creative software

Job description

Our client, a globally recognized digital agency, is seeking an exceptional and visionary Creative Director to lead our remote creative team. This is a fully remote position, offering you the opportunity to shape compelling brand narratives and innovative campaigns from anywhere. You will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing groundbreaking creative work across various media, ensuring brand consistency and driving impactful results for our diverse clientele. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a masterful understanding of brand storytelling, design principles, and digital trends, possessing a strong portfolio that demonstrates creative leadership and exceptional execution. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking organization that champions remote talent and fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, serving clients worldwide but founded by professionals from Zaragoza.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a remote team of designers, copywriters, and other creative professionals.
• Develop and oversee the execution of creative concepts for advertising campaigns, digital content, branding initiatives, and more.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with client objectives, brand guidelines, and strategic goals.
• Present creative strategies and concepts to clients and stakeholders, articulating vision and rationale effectively.
• Collaborate closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Maintain a high standard of creative excellence and innovation across all projects.
• Mentor and guide junior creative staff, fostering their professional development.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in creative and digital marketing.
• Manage creative budgets and timelines efficiently.
• Champion a positive and collaborative remote work culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related creative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a creative role, with at least 3 years in a leadership or directorial position.
• A stellar portfolio showcasing a wide range of creative work, including successful campaigns and branding projects, demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and execution.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams in a remote environment.
• Exceptional understanding of branding, advertising, digital marketing, and design principles.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in creative software and an understanding of digital production processes.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into creative strategies.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.
• Passionate about creative innovation and pushing boundaries.
• Previous ties to or familiarity with the creative scene in Zaragoza are a plus.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive annual salary of 75000.

• Private health insurance
• A generous retirement plan
• Ample paid vacation time
• Extensive opportunities for learning, development, and attending key industry events
• Supporting, collaborative remote work culture
• Flexibility of working from anywhere while contributing to world-class creative projects
• Significant career advancement opportunities within an expanding international team
• Emphasis on creative excellence and a supportive environment for talent from all regions