Game Director

At Table Knight Games, we are passionate about creating unique social mobile gaming experiences. We are expanding our team to develop PC and console games and seek a talented “Game Director” to lead this new team and shape our next exciting project. We work in small teams, enabling you to have an incredible amount of ownership, autonomy, and impact with the benefit of flexible working hours.

What are you working on?

• Platforms: PC, Console

Team size and structure?

A team of 11 Knights

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Vision and Leadership: Develop and maintain the creative vision for the game, ensuring it aligns with the studio's goals and audience expectations.

•  Project Oversight: Oversee the entire game development process from concept to release, including planning, scheduling, and resource management.

• Team Management: Recruit, lead, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers, artists, programmers, and other key roles, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment.

• Creative Direction: Provide clear and actionable feedback on game design, mechanics, storytelling, art, and audio to ensure a cohesive and compelling player experience.

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact between the development team and stakeholders.

•  Quality Assurance: Ensure the final product meets high-quality standards, including playability, polish, and engagement.

•  Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies to keep our games innovative and relevant.

•  Budget Management: Work within budget constraints to deliver the project on time without compromising quality.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience: Proven experience in game development and in a leadership role (e.g., Game Director, Creative Director, Lead Designer). 

• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing previous projects, demonstrating your ability to deliver high-quality gaming experiences.

• Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with a track record of managing and motivating creative teams.

• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of game design principles, production pipelines, and PC + console gaming platforms. 

• Creative Vision: A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics, storytelling, and gameplay mechanics.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate and resolve issues creatively and effectively under pressure.

• Passion for Games: A genuine passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the gaming landscape.

• English Proficiency: In both written and spoken English.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of console certification processes and requirements

• Experience with multi-platform development

What is important for us in a person?

• Ability to express thoughts clearly, give and receive constructive feedback

• Sensitivity, discipline, responsibility

• Leading by example

• Problem solving mindset

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Innovative team culture, all ideas welcome

• Game night

• Autonomous work style

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Paid 24-day vacation

• Flexible work schedule

• Access to professional courses