Game Director

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Saltwater Games Full time

ABOUT US:

Saltwater Games is a creative alliance of studios dedicated to delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences that ignite the imagination of our audiences. Our passionate teams of creative professionals consist of industry veterans from renowned studios such as PlayStation, Codemasters, Sumo Digital, Interior Night and Mediatonic who are working on some exciting VR, multiplayer and mobile titles. At SWG we follow some key values:

  • We are optimistic & brave
  • We are honest & open
  • We take ownership & responsibility

Saltwater Games (SWG) is a dynamic and innovative game development studio that thrives on creating immersive gaming experiences. We are currently seeking an innovative and experienced Game Director to lead the development and delivery of the Celeros Game. Much of Celeros is early in its development with a current MVP in the market. There is an opportunity for an ideal candidate to craft and evolve it, utilising their comprehensive experience in seeing a concept evolve through to release and optimisation.

Responsibilities:

  1. Own the overarching Celeros game strategy and roadmap collaborating with the executive team and relevant departments including, Product, Creative, Marketing, Economics and Technology
  2. Own and evolve current thinking and learnings taken from the recent MVP in the market including the incentive design model, progression systems, game mechanics/dynamics, retention and acquisition strategies, game loops, learning curve and handling models.
  3. Provide experience and insight into key technical aspects of the development of the game including technical architecture, platforms, economics, monetisation, narrative, creative direction and the broader product ecosystem of Celeros and Saltwater Games
  4. Manage and direct our AAA partner game studio, including scope, timelines, budgets and resourcing
  5. Review, critique and enhance the current GDD and vision to meet business objecitives
  6. Source and partner with you broad network of providers to fill any gaps required to deliver the vision
  7. Oversee quality control efforts to maintain a high level of quality in all aspects of the game. Address issues and provide feedback to the studio to improve the game's quality
  8. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, market competition, and player preferences to make informed decisions about the game's development and positioning in the market
  9. Playtesting of the game to identify areas for improvement, and iterate on the design and development process to enhance the player experience

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

  1. A proven track record as a Game Director, successfully developing and implementing a AA or AAA game
  2. Experience building and driving engagement with gamers to impact scalable growth 
  3. Experience taking both successful and unsuccessful games to market 
  4. Solid understanding of traditional and Web3 game mechanics and incentive models
  5. A willingness and passion to get their hands dirty in delivery and lead the game strategy in parallel 
  6. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple resources, cross functional teams, partners and streams of work at at once 
  7. Strong analytical skills to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and optimize strategies.
  8. Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of gaming trends and audience preferences.

Ideal additions

  1. Experience in the racing game genre 
  2. Experience in indie game build, learn, test methodologies
  3. Experience as an Executive in a Game Studio
  4. Experience playing a key role in scaling a game studio from a small team to a global operation 
  5. Technical comprehension in hosting and scaling large synchronous games 
  6. Experience in eSports
  7. A interest for motorsports

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: £80K-£100K
  • Remote-first Studio
  • Unlimited holidays
  • Monthly well-being benefit scheme
  • Regular team social events & studio summits 
  • Working alongside a friendly, flexible, and highly talented team
  • Opportunity to work on big-name IPs

To tell better stories and create inclusive experiences we welcome everyone, especially from under-represented people in our industry whose stories aren’t told often enough. Our research has suggested that sometimes people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet every single listed requirement. At Saltwater Games we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive working environment, who you are will always deserve our consideration and recognition, and your application is welcome.

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