Game Director

Summary

Join Supernova Games as a Game Director and lead the creative vision and execution of projects from inception to launch. You will steer multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality mobile and console games, collaborating with senior stakeholders and co-development partners. Responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, ensuring quality, and championing player experience. You will mentor team members, communicate with executive teams, and maintain responsibility for the game's overall success. This is a remote position requiring strong time management and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years in the gaming industry, with at least 3-5 years in a director-level or similar leadership role
• Proven experience in AA and AAA game development, with a portfolio of shipped titles demonstrating creative leadership
• Deep understanding of game design principles, storytelling, and player psychology
• Strong project management skills to oversee complex, multi-year projects within budget and scope constraints
• Proficiency in game development tools, such as Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a collaborative team-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Define and uphold the creative vision of the game, ensuring alignment with company objectives and the intended audience
• Lead creative ideation and decision-making processes, establishing a unique and innovative gameplay experience
• Oversee project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring a high standard of quality and alignment with AA/AAA expectations
• Coordinate across disciplines (art, design, programming, audio, etc.) to maintain consistency and cohesiveness in all aspects of the game
• Lead internal and external teams, managing co-development partners as needed for seamless collaboration
• Champion the player experience by driving gameplay mechanics, systems design, and narrative integration that resonate with the target audience
• Conduct regular reviews and playtests, gathering feedback to iterate and improve the game’s quality
• Work closely with executive teams to communicate the game’s direction, progress, and risks, adapting to feedback to ensure strategic alignment
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and creative environment where ideas thrive
• Serve as the key point of contact between development teams and senior management, ensuring transparent communication and efficient problem-solving
• Uphold high standards of polish and quality, ensuring technical and artistic excellence in line with AA/AAA development
• Address challenges in balancing performance with innovative design
• Maintain responsibility for the game’s overall success, driving efforts to meet performance and monetization goals
• Collaborate with Lead Engineers to evaluate and select appropriate frameworks and libraries, ensuring the technical foundation supports the creative vision and gameplay requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Efficient time-management and collaboration skills

Benefits

Remote position