Creative Director

Company: Virtuos France
Parc St Christophe
10 avenue de l'Entreprise
95800 Cergy
France

About Us: Avec plus de 3 800 employés et 23 studios à travers le globe, Virtuos est l'un des plus gros développeurs indépendants au monde. Depuis 2004, les plus grands acteurs de l'industrie (2K, Activision-Blizzard, Bandai-Namco, EA, Microsoft, Square Enix, Sony, Ubisoft, Warner Bros...) nous font confiance pour co-développer des assets graphiques, des niveaux, des quêtes, des DLC complets, des adaptations ou des missions d'engineering. Nous avons livré des contenus haut de gamme pour plus de 1500 projets différents.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Creative Director to lead a team through the full development cycle from initial concept to final release and/or live update. This is a pivotal role for the studio and will be instrumental in driving the expansion of the creative capabilities of our studio towards ambitious, large-scale full-development projects. We are looking for someone with a proven track record as creative director on successful, critically-acclaimed AAA titles.

Responsibilities:

1. Pitching:
   • Work closely with the Design Director and studio management to identify the best pitching opportunities.
   • Drive the creation of relevant, high-quality materials to clearly communicate the game vision.
   • Build trust with clients/publishers through impressive track record and meetings.
   • Be a key factor in securing new, larger scale opportunities for the studio.
2. Creative Leadership:
   • Provide solid leadership to your Game Design team, inspiring and guiding them.
   • Develop and communicate the creative vision for projects.
   • Provide feedback and critique to your design team.
   • Maintain a high standard of quality across all aspects of game design.
3. Design Strategy:
   • Collaborate with Design Director and cross-functional teams in the development process.
   • Suggest and implement design strategies that elevate gameplay and storytelling.
4. Team Management:
   • Develop and work with a high-performing design team.
   • Mentor and develop designers from your project.
   • Liaise with studio management and Recruitment department for planning and hiring strategy.
5. Project Oversight:
   • Leverage your experience in full development to set goals and milestones.
   • Deliver compelling content from concept to completion.
   • Support and participate in our original projects program, Virtuos Originals.
   • Advocate for your project throughout all stages.
6. Innovation and Industry Trends:
   • Stay abreast of industry trends and integrate relevant innovations into our projects.
   • Encourage a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

Application: Please send your resume, cover letter, references, and website (if relevant) to the Talent Acquisition Specialist.