Creative Director - Lead AAA IP Games from Pitch to Release

Black Shamrock - a Virtuos Studio; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Employer Pension Scheme

relocation support

Flexible work arrangements

Training & development plans

Sick leave & wellness leave

Job summary

Black Shamrock, part of Virtuos, Ireland, is seeking a Creative Director to lead a full-development project built on an established IP. You will own the creative vision, guide the design team, and act as the main liaison with partners and the IP holder to ensure a compelling, high-quality game from pitch to release.

You will shape the product vision with leadership and partners, translate it into actionable design principles, and drive decision-making across disciplines to maintain

Qualifications

• 13+ years in game design with leadership experience on AAA titles.
• Experience leading or contributing to pitches to partners, publishers or IP holders.
• Strong knowledge of game design, narrative, and player experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction from pre-production to release.
• Own the creative vision and align with IP holder and partners.
• Build and mentor a high-performing design team.
• Present and defend concepts to partners, translating feedback into direction.

Skills

Leadership

Creative Direction

Pitching to Partners

IP Licensing

Team Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Game Design

Job description

Black Shamrock, part of Virtuos, Ireland, is seeking a Creative Director to lead a full-development project built on an established IP. You will own the creative vision, guide the design team, and act as the main liaison with partners and the IP holder to ensure a compelling, high-quality game from pitch to release.

You will shape the product vision with leadership and partners, translate it into actionable design principles, and drive decision-making across disciplines to maintain