Design Director: Lead & Elevate Global Game Design

Counterpunch A Virtuos Studio; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career mobility

International mobility program

Health benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Virtuos Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Design Director to lead and elevate game design across our global studios. You will mentor design teams, shape project design strategies, and collaborate with production and cross-functional leaders to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality game experiences.

Your leadership will influence designers' growth, maintain design quality, and drive collaboration with studio leadership on talent development and project planning across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the game industry in a design-related role.
• Broad design expertise, including systems, levels, and some UI experience.
• Strong communication skills across different experience levels and cultures.
• Proven leadership in team building and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the Design Department in collaboration with the Asc Design Director.
• Assess and implement growth plan for the Design Department.
• Work with Studio leadership for team strategy and hiring.
• Pitch, plan and kick off new projects with Executive Production and Studio Leadership.
• Assign designers to projects based on strengths and project requirements.
• Support producers in establishing and refining design processes.
• Guide design leads to ensure quality and healthy working environment.
• Review client deliveries and contribute hands-on when needed.
• Assess project quality and design team performance, reporting to Production.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Time management

People development

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Virtuos Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Design Director to lead and elevate game design across our global studios. You will mentor design teams, shape project design strategies, and collaborate with production and cross-functional leaders to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality game experiences.

Your leadership will influence designers' growth, maintain design quality, and drive collaboration with studio leadership on talent development and project planning across teams.