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YAGER
16h ago

Game Design Director, Original IP(m/w/x)

Berlin
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior

Description

As you lead the game design department in Berlin, you will mentor a talented team and translate creative visions into reality while shaping the strategic direction of an original IP.

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Requirements

  • Experience in game industry and leadership
  • Ability to manage and grow teams
  • Strong strategic thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Self-driven and highly motivated
  • Passion for gaming and player empathy
  • Experience shipping AA/AAA or live games
  • Understanding of software development processes

Education

Bachelor's degree
OR
Master's degree
OR
Doctoral / PhD

Work Experience

10 - 15 years

Tasks

  • Lead the game design department strategically
  • Translate project vision into clear design direction
  • Represent design needs at the leadership level
  • Manage and mentor designers across all seniority levels
  • Conduct high-quality 1:1s and provide constructive feedback
  • Support career development and performance management
  • Develop designers' interpersonal and supervision skills
  • Foster a culture of ownership and craft excellence
  • Allocate design resources effectively across the team
  • Maintain high standards for design documentation
  • Partner with production to define project strategy
  • Bridge communication between management and individual contributors

Languages

EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Additional Allowances

  • Relocation packages and budgets

Other Benefits

  • Temporary accommodation
  • Administrative support

Flexible Working

  • Core working hours

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Discounted public transportation ticket

Informal Culture

  • Pet friendly office
  • Diverse and creative team

Learning & Development

  • Internal trainings and workshops

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Lunch & Learns

Mental Health Support

  • Mental and physical health support

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Coaching and counselling

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Gym membership
  • E-GYM subscription

Snacks & Drinks

  • Stocked kitchen

Team Events

  • Regular team events
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