Design Director

Design Director

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

Cloud Imperium Gamesis looking for a talented

Design Directortoberesponsibleforleadingthe Design Visionfor Star Citizen and/or Squadron 42in our Manchester studio.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edgevideogames that defy expectations.

We’recurrently developing Star Citizen, a record breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.

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This role requires a dedicated and dynamic individual who can excel as a creative designer,content architectandmotivational team leader.

As a creative, the Design Director collaborates with Game and Creative directiontoprovide both inspiration andhigh-leveldirectionfor new experiences thatcomplementtheestablished themes, settings, narrativeframeworkand gameplay systemsof the project.

As an architect, the design Director ensures that content is builtto standard sand workstodefinereliableworkflows within the framework ofexistinggame systems. As a team leader the Design Director builds and curates a professional cohort thattakes initiative, drives innovation,communicatesclearlyand executes development withcare and distinction.

• Work alongside theother directors and the Senior Game Directortomaintainthehigh standards of
  
  Design needs for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.
• Develop new approaches to
  
  Design that push theboundariesof the Star Citizen universe.
• Hire,mentorand manageseniormembers of theDesign
  
  Team, helping them to refine their skills,move along their career pathsand bu8ild up the teams under them.
• Guide theteamthroughprioritychangesandgameplay iteration,updating goals andmaintainingfocus and team morale.
• Collaborate withother departments including sound,artists,UI/UXand engineers to ensure a greatplayerexperience
• Work directly with production to ensure that schedules and plans meet business and project needs.

• A provenbackgroundina Design Leadershippositionand shipped AAA content.
• Capability to build and grow a highly effective creative team through all stages of development.
• Experience inidentifyingtechnical and developmental risks and obstacles,creating innovative solutions to overcome them while promoting new and innovative ways of working.
• Ability to create andoptimizedesignpipelines and workflows.

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team thatrepresentsallwalks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment.

The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, andit’sour differences that make it special.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!