Game Director

Partner with project leadership and publishing stakeholders to define, reinforce, and execute the overall creative vision, translating it into clear cross-disciplinary priorities for a cohesive third-person tactical shooter experience

Provide direction and oversight across all disciplines (design, engineering, art, and audio) ensuring gameplay systems, AI behaviors, narrative tone, and presentation align with the core project pillars

Lead and support discipline leaders, fostering a collaborative, accountable culture focused on delivering a cohesive and complete product

Work closely with production to plan, scope, and sequence development efforts, identifying risks early and guiding tradeoffs to deliver a polished, high-quality experience

Establish quality bars and review processes across all aspects of the game, ensuring consistency, clarity, and fun

Contribute hands-on when needed to unblock teams, prototype solutions, or help guide features through critical development phases

Work with other directors on communication across disciplines, ensuring alignment as features evolve and maintaining clarity around creative intent and player experience goals

15+ years of experience in game development, with significant time in senior creative leadership roles (e.g., Game Director, Creative Director, or equivalent)

Proven track record of leading and shipping high-quality titles with strong, cohesive creative vision

Deep understanding of third-person shooter gameplay, including camera systems (e.g., ADS), combat feel, and player feedback

Experience overseeing systems involving squad coordination, AI-driven teammates, and contextual player commands

Strong grasp of pacing and player experience design within tightly scoped, high-intensity gameplay formats

Demonstrated ability to align and lead cross-disciplinary teams toward a unified product vision

Strong production awareness, with experience balancing creative ambition against scope, schedule, and technical constraints

Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams and drive clarity at all levels

Experience working on or playing military shooters or other tactically grounded gameplay experiences

Familiarity with building premium experiences with strong replayability

Strong understanding of AI systems and player-AI interaction at a systemic level

Appreciation for blending cinematic presentation with responsive, player-first gameplay

Passion for delivering tightly crafted, immersive experiences with a high level of polish and cohesion