Skydance Media
Game Director
Skydance Media, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
At Skydance Interactive, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design, technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows, we want to bring even more risk-takers, innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.Following the success of our first VR title
Archangel , we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2020 genre-defining hit
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners . We are currently working on several highly anticipated VR games for emerging platforms that we can’t wait for you to play.The Game Director leads the creative vision for a game project team, directing all elements to drive a holistic concept across disciplines, and coordinating team efforts to achieve common goals. Reporting to the VP Creative, the Game Director will work closely with studio and project leadership to bring the game to life.Responsibilities:
Guide technical, aesthetic, and narrative details and review designs for mechanics and content throughout developmentDefine and evangelize game pillars, player journey, quality expectations, and key deliverables for assigned gameRegularly presents game direction and strategy of the game to project stakeholders and publishing partnersLead brainstorming sessions with various teamsWork with designers, artists, and engineers to define objectives, maintain standards, and create robust documentationInvolved in producing pitch materials for internal presentationsManage discipline leads and cultivate conditions necessary for their success, working with producers and studio leadership to marshal required support and resourcesCollaborate with Marketing and CommunicationsRequirements:
10+ years experience in the game industry, with 5+ years experience as a Creative Director or Game Director and portfolio of shipped games.Proven track record in creating and maintaining design direction and shipping a game, preferably AAAStrong at providing feedback that empowers team members to produce their best workExperience communicating a game vision to teams and partnersExperience guiding multidisciplinary teams to create better storytelling and gameplay experienceExperience with developing and launching games in UnrealExperience with melee combat or fighting games preferredThe salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $180,000 – $205,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.
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Archangel , we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2020 genre-defining hit
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners . We are currently working on several highly anticipated VR games for emerging platforms that we can’t wait for you to play.The Game Director leads the creative vision for a game project team, directing all elements to drive a holistic concept across disciplines, and coordinating team efforts to achieve common goals. Reporting to the VP Creative, the Game Director will work closely with studio and project leadership to bring the game to life.Responsibilities:
Guide technical, aesthetic, and narrative details and review designs for mechanics and content throughout developmentDefine and evangelize game pillars, player journey, quality expectations, and key deliverables for assigned gameRegularly presents game direction and strategy of the game to project stakeholders and publishing partnersLead brainstorming sessions with various teamsWork with designers, artists, and engineers to define objectives, maintain standards, and create robust documentationInvolved in producing pitch materials for internal presentationsManage discipline leads and cultivate conditions necessary for their success, working with producers and studio leadership to marshal required support and resourcesCollaborate with Marketing and CommunicationsRequirements:
10+ years experience in the game industry, with 5+ years experience as a Creative Director or Game Director and portfolio of shipped games.Proven track record in creating and maintaining design direction and shipping a game, preferably AAAStrong at providing feedback that empowers team members to produce their best workExperience communicating a game vision to teams and partnersExperience guiding multidisciplinary teams to create better storytelling and gameplay experienceExperience with developing and launching games in UnrealExperience with melee combat or fighting games preferredThe salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $180,000 – $205,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.
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