Associate Design Director - Electric Square

At Electric Square, we understand that the worlds we build are pivotal to the success of our games and the enjoyment of our players. With our diverse portfolio, which includes acclaimed titles like 'Diablo 4', 'Lords of the Fallen', 'Assassin's Creed VR' and several other exciting AAA console games currently in progress (and even more surprises on the horizon!), we strive to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences.

Working in collaboration with four innovative studios, our team of 350+ talented individuals are dedicated to creating world‑class projects. We foster a unique studio culture that empowers and inspires our teams, ensuring that everyone feels motivated to bring their best ideas to life.

We can offer you an award‑winning working environment. At Electric Square, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Electric Square is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

• Has a broad and deep knowledge of all aspects of design, specialising in those most closely related to the games / genres in development in the studio.
• Has a deep and detailed knowledge of commercial successes and failures in the industry.
• Has a thorough understanding of player behaviours, motivations, and profiles.

• Implements the studio design strategy and champions the highest quality of design across the studio.
• Is a big advocate of plussing ideas and constructive feedback.
• Can decide on the priority of tasks and features on any given project.
• Can effectively manage the time of any team or department, and ensure all work is delivered to time and quality.

• Supports with work experience and University outreach initiatives.
• Can draft job specs.
• Can conduct an interview process and provide actionable feedback.
• Supports the Design Director in evaluating candidates and evaluations.
• Supports the Design Director with overall managing of the design department.
• Supports with annual appraisals for the whole design department.
• Identifies and implements training and mentoring opportunities.
• With support from their lead can effectively map out and track career progression for members of the design department.
• Can performance manage underperforming staff by clearly defining shortcomings, expectations, and timelines to address.

• Is an expert written communicator across projects, pitches, RFPs, and studio / group wide documentation.
• Is an expert verbal communicator and can talk convincingly and passionately to clients and external stakeholders.
• Manages client expectations, and can make a compelling argument to go against client desires or wishes.

• Supports the Studio Directors with business development and corporate strategy.
• Involved with and actively contributes in client calls.
• Involved in assessing RFP requirements.
• Can complete a design section in a response.
• Involved in the design section of a staff plan.

What we'd love to see from you :

• Five shipped titles, with a minimum two as lead.
• At least eight years working in the games industry.
• AAA experience is a requirement.
• Experience on console / PC platforms required.
• Experience working in a co‑dev environment desirable.
• Experience working in Unreal required.

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When you join Electric Square, you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. Whether its participating and relaxing with one of our wellness benefits or discussing the latest games over lunch cooked one of Brighton's incredible pop‑up diners. The Studio knows that it's the best people that make the best games and this is what Electric Square invests in. Below you will find all the benefits and…