As the Head of Game Design, you will be a key contributor to the success and growth of Iron Galaxy’s design team. We need a seasoned designer who leads by example and demonstrates excellent communication skills to internal/external stakeholders. The ideal applicant thrives in fast-paced environments, fosters teamwork at every turn, and excels at managing multiple goals at once. You'll need a strong understanding of various design roles and how they collaborate with engineers, artists, and producers.

• Oversee design deployment to meet project needs and find the best fit for employees
• Champion pay parity on the design team through annual salary adjustments
• Evaluate and track team member performance year to year, providing holistic assessments on a periodic basis
• Understand, elevate, and develop the skills of Iron Galaxy’s design organization
• Create, manage, and enforce design budgets with our Product Development Team
• Direct the hiring, training, and onboarding process for the design team
• Supervise and implement repeatable design processes
• Mitigate and resolve conflict, both from external and internal forces affecting team dynamic, deliverables, and/or quality of work
• Clearly articulate the vision and/or design of the product to external partners
• Evangelize the creative process and empower others in the company to participate

DESIRED SKILLS

• 10+ years of professional experience designing games
• 5+ years in a lead or management role
• Managed design of at least 1 AAA game
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
• Ability to work well and create consensus within a larger design team
• Outstanding communication/presentation skills that sell the vision to fellow team members, product management, and external partners
• Experience providing honest feedback while being sensitive to an individual’s work
• Highly organized and detail-focused with great time management skills
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard engines

BONUS POINTS

• Experienced designer with aspirations to join the management team
• Production-minded designer that has transcended their craft
• Game developer with a passion for project management
• You’re a natural learner that loves mentoring talent
• You get satisfaction from the success of others