Game Director

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Game Director in United States.

This is a pivotal creative leadership role overseeing the vision, quality, and long-term success of a rapidly growing game franchise. You will be responsible for shaping immersive player experiences by aligning gameplay systems, narrative, and design into a cohesive and compelling product. Acting as the central point of creative direction, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency, innovation, and execution excellence. The role offers the opportunity to influence a globally recognized IP while driving both creative ambition and production efficiency. You will work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment where creativity, experimentation, and player impact are at the forefront. This position is ideal for a visionary leader passionate about storytelling, gameplay design, and building standout gaming experiences.

• Define and uphold the overall creative vision, ensuring all gameplay systems and design elements align with the intended player experience.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to translate strategic objectives into actionable game design direction.
• Oversee game design across all phases, including concept, pre-production, production, and live operations.
• Guide and mentor design teams, establishing best practices, quality standards, and clear expectations.
• Ensure cohesion across departments (art, engineering, production, audio) to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Support level design and system implementation, ensuring gameplay elements are effectively translated into engaging experiences.
• Monitor game balance, pacing, progression, and overall quality to deliver a polished final product.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Contribute to ideation, documentation, and creative problem-solving throughout development cycles.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of leadership experience in the video game industry, with a strong creative vision and direction.
• 5+ years of experience in game design, including lead or management roles.
• Solid understanding of game development tools and engines, particularly Unreal Engine.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira and structured production workflows.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across design, engineering, art, and marketing teams.
• Proven ability to balance creativity with technical and production constraints.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Passion for video games, storytelling, and player-centric design.
• Experience mentoring and developing creative talent within a team environment.
• Strong awareness of market trends and player expectations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and industry standards.
• Flexible and remote-friendly work environment.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact, globally recognized gaming projects.
• Creative and collaborative company culture focused on innovation and growth.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.