Global Design Director — Lead Teams, Grow Talent

Virtuos Holdings; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mobility program

Career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Virtuos KL is seeking an experienced Design Director to elevate game design across global studios. You will mentor design teams, shape design strategies, and collaborate with production and leadership to ensure high-quality experiences. Your leadership will drive growth and foster cross-functional excellence.

You will oversee design processes, recruit and onboard designers, and guide portfolio projects from planning through delivery, with a focus on quality and team wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the game industry in a design-related role.
• Broad design expertise, including systems, levels, and some UI experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Design leadership

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

UI experience

Systems design

Time management

People development

Job description

Virtuos KL is seeking an experienced Design Director to elevate game design across global studios. You will mentor design teams, shape design strategies, and collaborate with production and leadership to ensure high-quality experiences. Your leadership will drive growth and foster cross-functional excellence.

You will oversee design processes, recruit and onboard designers, and guide portfolio projects from planning through delivery, with a focus on quality and team wellbeing.