Design Director

About This Role

The Design Director is responsible for leading the design vision for Star Citizen and/or Squadron 42 at Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester. This role requires a dedicated and dynamic individual who can excel as a creative designer, content architect, and motivational team leader. The Design Director collaborates with Game and Creative direction to provide inspiration and high-level direction for new experiences that complement the established themes, settings, narrative framework, and gameplay systems of the project.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the other directors and the Senior Game Director to maintain the high standards of design needs for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.
• Develop new approaches to design that push the boundaries of the Star Citizen universe.
• Hire, mentor, and manage senior members of the design team, helping them refine their skills and advance their careers.
• Guide the team through priority changes and gameplay iteration, updating goals and maintaining focus and team morale.
• Collaborate with other departments including sound, artists, UI/UX, and engineers to ensure a great player experience.
• Work directly with production to ensure that schedules and plans meet business and project needs.

Requirements

• A proven background in a design leadership position with shipped AAA content.
• Capability to build and grow a highly effective creative team through all stages of development.
• Experience in identifying technical and developmental risks and obstacles, creating innovative solutions to overcome them while promoting new and innovative ways of working.
• Ability to create and optimize design pipelines and workflows.

Benefits

• Cloud Imperium Games is committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. A space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered.

Important Details

• Application deadline: Open until filled.

Application Process

• For candidates interested in the position, a detailed application is required, including relevant experience and a portfolio of work.

About the Company

Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge video games that defy expectations, currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe.