11 bit studios is looking for a Game Director. This position requires working in hybrid model in our Warsaw office

What will help you succeed in this role?

– At least 7 years of experience with a focus on design, art or creative direction (Experience in game design will be a big plus and advantage),
– Experience as Game Director, Creative Director, Design Lead/Director or Art Director/Lead,
– Experience in leading teams with size of at least 20 developers,
– Experience with prototyping and shipping games using Unreal Engine and knowledge of its limitations,
– Understanding of our approach – meaningful entertainment & relatable games
– Proven experience in working on games with similar approach will be a big plus and advantage
– Mindset & Attitude
Towards creative work: Innovative, creative, curiosity
Towards people: empathetic, collaborative
Toward project: problem solving, critical thinking, strong adaptability;
– Ability to examine data and draw meaningful conclusions;
– Very good knowledge of both Polish and English (minimum B2 level),
– Very good communication, organizational, interpersonal and mentoring skills,
– Deep understanding of the gamedev market & current trends and a strong passion for video games.

What will you be doing on a day-to-day basis?

Ownership & Vision
– Taking ownership and developing the game direction,
– Owning the game’s trajectory from first concept & prototypes to market & release, taking full accountability for the delivery of a high-quality, enjoyable & positive player experience with commercial success,
– Work with creative leadership and members of the management team to define the game and unify visions,
– Delivering guidelines, mandates to the team to design specific gameplay features,
– Translating the creative vision into design mechanics, systems and whole player experience,
– Ensuring that all elements work together to fulfill the vision,
– Manage various creative ideation steps from pitching ideas to rapid prototyping,
– Adapting to technical & production constraints and readjusting design direction if needed,
– Ensuring strong alignment with the CCO and CPO on the creative and production vision.

Production
– Reviewing and debating budgets & schedules with the producers,
– Working with production team to set the best direction and track the progress during game production,
– Supporting best practices through the production process.

Cooperation & Leadership
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesion of all conceptual, technical, visual and narrative elements,
– Supporting designers in delivering high quality features that enhance game’s vision,
– Working with tech team to evolve technology and ensure that it supports game direction,
– Resolving creative and technical roadblocks,
– Hands-on attitude while using tools and leading all teams by example.

Feedback
– Regularly play the game for feedback and quality control purposes,
– Support team members in feature development and provide mentoring and constructive feedback to reach quality.

Market research
– Anticipate technological advances and stay informed of market trends to evolve our production processes and define best practices, and share them with our studios,
– Aligning the creative vision with the project’s business goals and target audience expectations.
– Following market trends to update the production processes and our best practices.

What we offer?

– Health and Wellness
psychological support/care
private medical package
Multisport

– Development
team training budget
in-office library

– Our office
near Metro Stadion Narodowy and Dworzec Wschodni stations
dog-friendly
in-house gym
no dress code
car and bike parking
chill zone
video, board and arcade games

– Working conditions
flexible working hours
hybrid work (3 days from office, 2 days from home + additional pool of remote days per year)
20 or 26 days of fully-paid holiday leave
international working environment

– Fair compensation
attractive bonus system – annual bonus, motivation programme
transparent salary brackets

– Events and more
attendance in game dev events
relocation budget for candidates from abroad
referral program
annual company events
merch/swag
preferential loans

About the company

11 bit studios is known for Frostpunk, The Alters and This War of Mine.