Creative Director

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Description

{"ops":[{"insert":"What you should have :\nProven experience as a leader within game design, with a successful track record of delivering successful, critically-acclaimed AAA titles throughout the full development cycle."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The ideal candidate is already well-known and highly-regarded within the games industry, although we are also happy to hear from people with a less well-established public profile."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a creative team."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"In-depth knowledge of game design principles, mechanics, and player psychology."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Extensive experience of working in the industry, with a strong, pre-established network you can rely on."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nWhat you need :\nAt least 2 shipped AAA titles on Gen 7+ in a leadership position."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"5+ years of experience of leadership role in game design."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Interactive Media, or a related field is desirable, but not essential. We consider Game Designers of all backgrounds."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Fluency in both written and spoken English, while also being comfortable on video calls."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"}]}

Social Benefits

{"ops":[{"insert":"What we offer :\n\nOpen and collaborative employee culture"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Team buildings and company activities"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Healthcare plan"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Possible Work from home"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Overseas work opportunities"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Located in a green campus near RER"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Meal allowance"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Videogames and board-games library"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Complimentary drinks"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"And more..."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"}]}

Daily Tasks

{"ops":[{"insert":"Stay abreast of industry trends, newly released titles, emerging technologies, and advancements in game design, and integrate relevant innovations into our projects."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Encourage a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement within the design team."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Collaborate with Design Director and the cross-functional teams, including art, engineering, animation and production in the development process."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Suggest and implement design strategies that elevate gameplay, storytelling, and overall player experience."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"}]}

Main Activities

{"ops":[{"insert":"Pitching :\nWork closely with the Design Director and studio management to identify the best pitching opportunities taking into account the studio's strengths and current market trends."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Drive the creation of relevant, high-quality materials to clearly communicate the game vision to potential clients / publishers."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Build trust with clients / publishers through the individual's impressive track record and also through in-person and online meetings."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Be a key factor in securing new, larger scale opportunities for the studio."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nCreative Leadership :\nProvide solid leadership to your Game Design team, inspiring and guiding them to achieve excellence in creativity."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Develop and communicate the creative vision for the projects, ensuring alignment with overall company and project goals, in close collaboration with our sister studios and the client / publisher."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Provide feedback and critique to your design team, while offering direction to the other design teams working on your project throughout the Virtuos group."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Maintain a high standard of quality across all aspects of game design, providing constructive feedback and guidance to ensure high quality final products"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nTeam Management :\nDevelop and work with a high-performing design team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mentor and develop designers from your project, providing guidance and support in their professional growth, as well as assessing ongoing development and settings goals within our quarterly performance review process."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Liaise with the design direction, studio management and our Recruitment department to assist with the planning and hiring strategy of the Design department to ensure future project needs are met."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nProject Oversight :\nLeverage your extensive experience in full development, help to set goals and milestones for your team."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Deliver compelling content from concept to completion, ensuring that design goals are met within scope, schedule, and budget constraints."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Support and participate to our original projects program, Virtuos Originals, offering your extensive experience to our employees to set them up for success."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Possibility to advocate for your project, helping to drive it at every stage from concept right the way through to release."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"}]}

Required Skills

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Essential Knowledge

{"ops":[{"insert":"Principles of feedback loops, game mechanics, game feel, player experience, rational/emotional/narrative design, fast prototyping"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The design process and its constraints"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Notions of concept/art design"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Writing a concept document, a game design document"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Balancing game mechanics"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"}]}

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