Senior Creative Director, Game Design - Star Trek Fleet Command

What You Will Do

• Creative Vision: Develop and articulate the creative direction for Star Trek Fleet Command, aligning it with the game’s overall strategy and player needs.
• Gameplay Innovation: Lead all aspects of the design and balance of core gameplay loops and new features, ensuring they are fun, immersive, and aligned with high-level product goals.
• Leadership: Guide, support, and motivate a dedicated team of designers, cultivating a collaborative, innovative, and goal-oriented environment.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with project leads across Art, Engineering, Product, and Production to deliver a cohesive and engaging player experience.
• Live Operations: Collaborate with the live operations team to ensure ongoing player engagement and retention through inventive content and feature updates.
• Player-Centric Design: Apply player insights and behavioural data to iterate and refine the game experience, ensuring it meets the expectations of a diverse, global player base.
• Commercially Aware Design: Balance the requirements of the service as a business with crafting a truly compelling game experience.
• Documentation: Own the creation and maintenance of detailed game design materials to ensure effective communication of ideas across departments.
• Industry Trends: Stay abreast of industry trends, integrating innovative practices and technologies into the game's development.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 10+ years in the games industry, with substantial experience in leading creative efforts for mobile, multiplayer, and live-service games.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor creative teams, driving a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Design Expertise: Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, player engagement, and behavioural economics, particularly within the F2P mobile game space. Experience in 4X titles and complex Economies is highly desirable
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts clearly and effectively.
• Collaborative Approach: Ability to work cross-functionally, ensuring alignment between creative vision and technical or business constraints.
• Player Focus: Deep empathy for players and a passion for delivering outstanding gameplay experiences.

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