A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming, heartfelt, bold and impactful worlds, join us and together we will write the next chapter in IOI's history.
What you will do:
- Lead and manage the design team, prioritizing the personal and professional development of each team member.
- Create, optimize, and maintain workflows/pipelines to ensure the team's work aligns with the game's vision and goals.
- Collaborate with other leads to fully realize the game's vision.
- Inspire the team to create engaging, innovative, and high-quality design gameplay that exceeds player expectations.
- Mentor and guide the team to foster creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
- Foster strong relationships as a conduit between game management team and the design team.
- Use our proprietary tools to design, prototype, and test gameplay mechanics while identifying opportunities for improvements.
- Work with project management to ensure the design team meets milestones and delivers on time and on budget.
- Deliver content within quality requirements, on schedule, and within technical limitations.
Who you are:
- At least 8 years of experience in game design, with 3 years in a leadership role.
- 1 or more AAA games from the start of the development cycle to the final release.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solver with a deep understanding of game design principles and gameplay mechanics.
- Passion for people development and creating a supportive and inclusive culture.
