Design Director - Unique Aussie Opportunity

Job Reference: 13696
Short Skills:
Start Date/Length: Immediate/ Permanent
Salary: Excellent
Location: Sunny
Country: Australia
Description:

Design Director

Our client is a world class developer of interactive entertainment who creates AAA games on all major console platforms, including Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii.

A rare opportunity has arisen for a highly talented and experienced Director of Design to set and communicate the creative direction for the studio’s projects. The ideal candidate will be able to sell the design vision to internal teams and the company's Executive management. This role is perfect for someone with a director level design background, that’s looking to be part of inspiring work culture. The successful person will have experience in a similar role and a passion and knowledge of the games industry.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures a cohesive creative vision across the organization's products.

• Sets creative direction for projects across all aspects of product development.

• Work is reviewed relative to creative objectives of the studio’s products.

• Develop design staff; providing support, goal structure and career guidance.

• Works closely with the Directors and GM on company strategy.

• Provide creative input into internal and external decision strategies.

• Maintain high quality communication and diplomacy with external partners at all times.

Requirements:

• Significant game industry experience, including completion of multiple development projects in a similar role.

• Proven ability to design engaging gaming experiences and think like the end user.

• Excellent leadership, management, planning and organizational skill.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to present well in front of small and large groups to an executive level.

• Proven ability to network and build strong professional relationships.

• Degree level education preferable.