Frontier
Director of Design
Hybrid
Full Time
#Game Design
#Design
#Leadership
#Team Management
#Communication
#Problem Solving
Frontier is looking for a Director of Design
Full TimeDirectorHybridUnited KingdomGame DesignDesignLeadershipTeam ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingEnglishLife insuranceMedical insuranceFlexible hoursMaternity/paternity leavePaid time offRelocation assistanceHybrid work
Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.
This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (typically 3 days per week in the studio). We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.
WHAT’S THE ROLE?
We’re looking for a Director of Design to join our development leadership team which is responsible for making the strategic decisions critical to our future commercial and creative success. Reporting to the Director of Creative Development, you’ll provide leadership to Frontier’s Design and UI teams with accountability for ensuring that we have the right people, skills, design methodologies and tools in place to deliver on our ambitious roadmap. You’ll help shape the department's future by championing quality, leadership, and timely delivery, ensuring design excellence within time and budget constraints.
With a strong understanding of how games are made and a deep understanding of game mechanics and player engagement, you’ll also support Heads of Development and Development Leads in solving challenging and mission critical technical and creative problems on projects.
If you’ve got significant experience in game design leadership, with a strong portfolio of successful game projects on console and PC, then we’d love to hear from you!
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.
Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.
We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.
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