Director of Design

5 Months ago • 10-10 Years • Product Design • $130,000 PA - $220,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Magnopus seeks a Director of Design to lead their team and drive creative excellence in delivering projects. You'll need 10+ years of design experience, 7+ years in games or interactive experiences, and 5+ years of leading design teams. Experience with 3D game engines like Unreal or Unity is essential.
Must have:
  • Design Experience
  • Game Experience
  • Team Leadership
  • 3D Game Engines
Good to have:
  • VR/AR/MR
  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity Engine
  • Project Management
Perks:
  • Health Care
  • Time Off

Job Details

Magnopus is seeking a visionary and dynamic Director of Design to lead our design team and drive the creative excellence in the delivery of projects. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, exceptional design skills, and strong leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of design principles, a passion for innovation, and the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team of designers.

The compensation band for this role falls between $130,000 - $220,000 USD annually. Salaries offered are based on candidate experience, internal equity, and the level at which they are hired.

Magnopus's studio postings are made in advance of work anticipated to be awarded. Hires cannot be made until contracts are awarded. In some instances, contracts may not be awarded which could delay or preempt the interview process. We appreciate your patience.

Responsibilities

    • Leadership & Strategy: Lead and mentor the design team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Develop and implement design strategies that align with Magnopus's vision and objectives.
    • Creative Direction: Oversee the creative process from concept to execution, ensuring high-quality and innovative design solutions. Work with the Creative leads on projects to support the delivery of compelling experiences. 
    • Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to understand project requirements and deliver exceptional design outcomes. Present design concepts and articulate design decisions effectively.
    • Design Excellence: Set and maintain high standards for design quality and consistency. Stay current with design trends and emerging technologies to ensure our work remains at the forefront of the industry.

Requirements

    • Minimum 10 years of hands on design experience
    • Minimum 7 years design experience in console, PC or VR/AR/MR games or interactive experiences using 3D game engines like Unreal or Unity
    • At least 5 years of people leadership of teams of 5 or more. 
    • Demonstrated experience in delivering and overseeing the management of multiple concurrent projects from inception to delivery.
Magnopus is an experience focused technology company founded by a team of Oscar-winning artists, designers, and engineers from games, films, and other unusual places. We’re passionate about creating rich experiences that unite the physical and digital worlds.

Because we’re building the future, we endeavor to create a diverse, creative workplace where people from many perspectives collaborate across disciplines to create amazing things together. We invest in our employee's progression with ongoing education and mentorship opportunities through their guilds, and support their happiness and productivity through generous health care, time off, and other benefits. 

We try to foster a safe environment where we can take risks, and learn from our failures. While we value individual talents, we favor collaboration more. We believe that the leadership of the company works for the employees, not the other way around. We feel strongly that our employees guide who we are as a company and the work we create, so we look for characteristics of curiosity, empathy, respect, honesty, and courage in every candidate.

Though we’ve delivered a lot of crazy stuff, here are a few you can check out at home:

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