Lead day-to-day creative and development execution across design, engineering, art, audio, and QA
Make confident decisions on gameplay, systems, features, and player experience
Run design reviews, feature discussions, and playtests
Maintain creative cohesion and clarity across the project
Partner with the Lead Producer to balance quality, scope, and delivery
Drive the project's operational model and team structure
Ensure transparent communication across the leadership team
Support and align external partners to meet deadlines (e.g. platform ports, QA and localisation)

A strong track record as a Development Director or Executive Producer bringing at least one AA/AAA PC/Console game from concept to full release.
Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-discipline teams
Strong understanding of gameplay, systems, and player experience
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Comfortable executing an established vision rather than redefining it
Experience working with external or co-development teams

Development Director

Key skills