LogInInsomniac Games is looking for a Lead Designer. In this role, the Lead Designer is responsible for leading a team of designers to execute on a single project or area of focus. With the Design Manager, responsible for the well-being of team members and performing high quality people management, while providing a critical component of the studio's mission to create games that have a positive and lasting impact on people's lives by helping foster an environment of craft excellence, collaboration, and positivity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises direct reports on Design team and participates in strategy and decision making as a member of the department's leadership group.
- Meets regularly with team members to offer guidance, provide constructive feedback, conduct performance assessments, facilitate the team’s best work, and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Assists Director of Design Management with project staffing, hiring, and onboarding.
- Evaluates team members’ goals and objectives and ensures that department goals are being met.
- Manages career growth and development of direct reports, along with Design Manager
- Facilitates team training via internal and external sources as well as providing mentoring on an individual basis.
- Collaborates with Department Head and Leads to develop, refine, and document best practices.
- Regularly plays game/s in development and reviews content to provide feedback and help identify opportunities for craft development.
- Builds and maintains relationships with peers and other senior leaders to align project and departmental priorities.
- Advocates for studio cultural values and fosters an environment of craft excellence, collaboration, and inclusion.
- Ensures that all complaints and concerns related to inappropriate or unprofessional conduct in the workplace are addressed immediately to foster a safe work environment
- Other duties may be assigned.
