Remote Game Director: Lead Vision & Creative Excellence

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Home office stipend and tech allowance

Flexible working hours across time-z o

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Game Director to lead the creative vision for a cutting-edge project. This role operates fully remotely, guiding cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality gameplay, narrative, and art direction across the project lifecycle.

You will shape gameplay systems, player progression, and overall player experience while collaborating with producers and leads to align with business objectives. A strong leadership track record in distributed environments is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in game development or related field.
• Strong portfolio showing leadership on shipped titles and creative direction.
• Ability to define and execute a compelling game vision across multiple genres.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the game's creative vision and direction.
• Guide design, development, and implementation of core mechanics, systems, and features.
• Collaborate with narrative designers, writers, and artists for cohesive world-building.
• Oversee art direction, sound design, and music to maintain creative integrity.
• Work with producers to manage scope, timelines, and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Game design principles

Distributed teams

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent extensive experience

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Game Director to lead the creative vision for a cutting-edge project. This role operates fully remotely, guiding cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality gameplay, narrative, and art direction across the project lifecycle.

You will shape gameplay systems, player progression, and overall player experience while collaborating with producers and leads to align with business objectives. A strong leadership track record in distributed environments is essential.