Game Director for premium PC/Console project

Values Value

Warszawa

On-site

PLN 446,000 - 781,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Частная медицинская страховка
Multisport карта
Долгосрочный equity/ESOP
Оплачиваемый отпуск и больничные

Job summary

Values Value в Варшаве ищет руководителя творческого направления для ведения дебютного премиум-проекта для PC/консоли. Ваша роль — формировать концепцию, набор жанра, ядро игрового опыта и визуальное направление, а также продвигать прототипы к playable-итерациям.

Вы будете взаимодействовать с основателями, командой и инвестором, чтобы закрепить творческое видение на ранних стадиях. Ищем лидера с доказанным опытом управления творческими командами в крупных играх, умеющего приводить идеи к

Qualifications

  • 6+ лет опыта в разработке игр
  • Опыт на руководящем посту (Game Director, Design Director, Creative Director или аналогичный)
  • Опыт работы над премиум-играми PC/консоль
  • Сильное творческое видение и умение вдохновлять команду
  • Глубокое понимание игровых механик, опыта игрока и увлекательного повествования

Responsibilities

  • Определять концепцию игры: жанр, ядро и впечатления игрока
  • Оценивать прототипы и решать на Iteration/перевооружение/переориентацию
  • Презентовать концепцию основателям, команде и инвестору
  • Развивать игровые системы, ядро цикла и визуальное направление
  • К руководству прототипированием и валидировать идеи через работоспособные итерации
  • Давать конструктивную обратную связь по дизайну, арт- и нарратив-командам
  • Защищать творческое направление и при необходимости спорить с CEO
  • Сохранять ясность направления и избегать лишних pivots
  • Строить доверие в команде и формировать лидерство в первые месяцы
  • Участвовать в найме ключевых творческих ролей
  • Взаимодействовать с инвестором по творческим обзорам по приглашению основателей
  • Сотрудничать с основателями над стратегией продукта и студии

Skills

Опыт руководства творческим отделом
Опыт разработки премиум PC/консольных

Job description

Описание:

The client is a Warsaw-based independent studio founded by senior leads from a major Polish AAA developer and backed by an international developer-investor. The studio is starting its debut premium PC/Console title, with creative ownership at the heart of the role.

Задачи:
  • Define the initial game concept, including its genre, core idea, and player experience
  • Evaluate existing prototypes and decide whether to iterate, rebuild, or pivot
  • Pitch and align the game concept with the founders, team, and investor
  • Define and evolve gameplay systems, the core loop, narrative structure, world-building, and visual direction
  • Drive the prototyping process and validate ideas through playable iterations
  • Provide structured, constructive feedback across design, art, and narrative teams
  • Defend the creative direction, including pushing back on the CEO when needed
  • Maintain clarity of direction throughout development and avoid unnecessary pivots
  • Build trust with the team and establish leadership presence and credibility within the first six months
  • Contribute to hiring decisions for key creative roles
  • Engage with the investor on creative reviews when invited by the founders
  • Collaborate with the founders on high-level product and studio strategy
Требования:
  • 6+ Years of experience in game development
  • Experience in a creative leadership role, such as Game Director, Design Director, Creative Director, or similar
  • Experience with premium PC/Console games
  • Strong creative vision and ability to onboard others around it
  • Deep understanding of gameplay systems, player experience, and engaging storytelling, particularly in III and AA games
  • Ability to work from the early concept stage and define product direction
  • Proven ability to make decisions under uncertainty
  • Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and player expectations
  • Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and team alignment abilities
  • Ability to balance creative ambition with production constraints
  • Practical working English; able to explain complex creative concepts clearly and handle off-script discussions
  • Willingness to relocate to Warsaw or commit to meaningful onsite presence, including a 3-4 week onsite kickoff and regular visits during probation
  • Будет плюсом: Experience shipping at least one title in a creative leadership capacity, founder/co-founder/early-team experience at a small or mid-size studio, experience taking a project from prototype/concept stage through production, a track record of resilience and delivering projects despite difficulties, Polish
Условия:
  • B2B or standard employment contract
  • Fixed monthly rate, salary in PLN
  • Core hours: 11:00-16:00
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • Multisport card covering gyms, sports venues, pools, and more
  • Long-term equity/ESOP upside tied to game and studio success
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