Creative Director - Darkpaw Games

We are seeking a Creative Director to provide creative leadership for game aesthetics, mechanics, design, and story for Darkpaw Games. The successful candidate will provide visionary oversight and creative direction for an unannounced title, establish and refine high-level core gameplay loops, and advise on and develop supplementary systems that reinforce gameplay loops.

Requirements

• 10+ years of direct game development experience
• Proven success from previously released titles
• Relevant experience in achieving results via strong leadership
• Ability to motivate teams and build consensus
• Ability to design and elaborate on core gameplay loops and design systems that reinforce the loop from end-to-end
• Effective and positive interpersonal skills
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience developing MMO games
• Strong portfolio of work in current game engines UE4/5
• Ability to assist with systems, level, and narrative design when the situation arises
• Experience working on PC and console games
• Experience developing procedurally generated content

Benefits

• Access to the local gym
• On-site fitness classes
• Game nights
• Strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene