Join as a Creative Director Consultant to craft the vision for a high-intensity FPS built on chaos, fun, and retention-driven design. You’ll work closely with the core team to bring fresh ideas, guide creative direction, and help shape engaging, session-based gameplay.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Audit the current game loop and identify opportunities to improve engagement, session flow, and player retention
Recommend tweaks and features to drive replayability through surprise elements and comeback moments
Define and maintain a creative vision that prioritizes irreverence, unpredictability, and fun
Develop retention mechanics like dynamic unlocks, playful modifiers, and live engagement triggers
Collaborate with design, production, and analytics teams to iterate on features based on player behavior
Propose a shortlist of high-impact, low-resource features that are quick to prototype and test
REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience as a Creative Director or Lead Designer on FPS or session-based games
Strong understanding of game loops, retention systems, and emotional player engagement
Passion for chaotic, surprising, and fun design that stands out from traditional approaches
Familiarity with live-service and streaming-driven engagement models is a plus
WHAT THEY OFFER
Flexible consulting role with an estimated 10–15 hours of work per week
Competitive compensation tailored to your expertise and contribution
Opportunity to shape a fresh, innovative FPS project from the ground up
Collaboration with a passionate team, including veterans from AAA studios
ABOUT THE COMPANY A new studio founded by experienced developers with AAA backgrounds, currently building their debut IP — a high-energy FPS with bold, chaotic gameplay. The team is focused on creating innovative, replayable experiences while fostering a collaborative, ownership-driven culture free from traditional corporate constraints.
Size of the studio: 50 people Work mode: Remote Office locations: Remote Platform: PC, consoles Game Engine: Unreal Engine 5