AAA Creative Director: IP Vision & Leadership

Virtuos; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Relocation support

Job summary

Virtuos Ireland (Black Shamrock studio) seeks a Creative Director to lead a full-development project built on an established IP. You will own the creative vision, act as the main link with partners and the IP holder, and guide the design team from pitch to release.

You’ll work with project directors and leads to translate the vision into a high-quality game, shaping both narrative and gameplay while balancing scope, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in game design, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading AAA projects through full development and release.
• Proven track record in pitching and presenting to partners or IP holders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction from pre-production through final release.
• Own the creative direction for the game and lead the design team.
• Lead pitches and present work to partners and IP holders.
• Collaborate with production to align goals, scope, schedule and budget.
• Coach and mentor designers and foster a collaborative studio culture.

Skills

Creative leadership

AAA titles

IP knowledge

Communication

Team mentoring

English fluency

Education

Game Design degree

Job description

Virtuos Ireland (Black Shamrock studio) seeks a Creative Director to lead a full-development project built on an established IP. You will own the creative vision, act as the main link with partners and the IP holder, and guide the design team from pitch to release.

You’ll work with project directors and leads to translate the vision into a high-quality game, shaping both narrative and gameplay while balancing scope, schedule, and budget.