Global Design Director: Lead, Grow & Deliver Immersive Games

Virtuos; Kuala Lumpur; In loco; MYR 180.000 - 340.000; Tempo pieno

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Career growth

Mobility programs

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Your leadership will directly impact designers’ growth and shape studio-wide goals, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration and ensuring top-tier delivery across projects.

Competenze

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the game industry in a design-related role.
• Broad design expertise, including systems, levels, and some UI experience.
• Basic knowledge of art and code is a plus.
• Shipped at least two titles as a lead designer.
• Strong creative thinking and the ability to communicate ideas clearly.
• Excellent communication skills across different experience levels and cultures.
• Strong organizational skills, especially in time management.
• Proven leadership in team building and mentorship.
• Genuine interest in people development and human relations.

Mansioni

• Oversee the 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 closely with Studio leadership for team strategy and hiring
• Work closely with the Executive Production and Studio Leadership team to pitch, plan and kick off new projects.
• Assign designers to projects based on their strengths and the project’s specific requirements.
• Support producers in establishing and refining design processes.
• Guide design leads throughout projects to ensure quality and maintain a healthy working environment.
• Review client deliveries and implement improvements as needed, occasionally contributing hands-on when necessary.
• Assess project quality and design team performance, reporting regularly to the Production team.
• Evaluate individual designer performance and set personal development goals.
• Organize and promote training programs, best practices, and internal resources to support designer growth.
• Partner with HR in the recruitment and onboarding of new designers.

Conoscenze

Design leadership

Shipped titles as lead designer

Team mentorship

Communication

Design systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Time management

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Your leadership will directly impact designers’ growth and shape studio-wide goals, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration and ensuring top-tier delivery across projects.