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Roll Overview:

Our client is seeking a dynamic leader with experience directing a team of creative individuals. The selected candidate will have demonstrated the ability to lead the design and creative vision of simultaneous projects as well as the ability to collaborate with teams of game designers, artists and programmers to build compelling entertainment and social products.

Specifically for our Handheld and Mobile division, the Creative Director bears the responsibility of the quality of each individual project under his/her supervision. He coaches and advises the creative team.
He/she is also directly in charge of all members of the design department.


Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for the quality while mindful of timelines of all creative tasks within the Handheld and Mobile division.
• Design compelling games/applications for licenses or sequels to proven franchises
• Develop new intellectual properties that take into account the most recent market trends in the mobile space
• Create, review and provide feedback for new game/application concepts from initial pitch phase to detailed design documentation
• Define & design proof of concepts for new game/application ideas, whether on paper or functional
• Provide constructive criticism to staff by identifying potential improvements and offering suggestions
• Demonstrate “on-the-floor” leadership by constantly reviewing game builds and providing constructive feedback
• Mentor and train the creative staff within the Handheld and Mobile division
• Maintain and keep current on industry knowledge of competitive games/applications, successful genres, and innovative game mechanics
• Maintain awareness of consumer demographics and psychographics within the social market
• Identify franchise and brand extension opportunities
• Communicate complex creative ideas to a wide and varied audience, from Executives to technical staff
• Work with other Creative Directors to grow the creative departments within the company
• Ensure that the Handheld and Mobile division executive is aware of the direction and priorities of the design team
• Hire new creative staff in line with company requirements
• Design fun and exciting experiences for all ages

Key Requirements:
• Recognized by peers as being passionate about games and other entertainment industries
• Proven creative success on platforms such as iPhone, DS and smartphone
• Ability to create experiences that will appeal to a more mass market audience
• A wide understanding of pop culture
• Must showcase strengths in imagination and creativity
• Extensive experience in the interactive entertainment industry in a leadership role with proven success in previous creative endeavors
• A thorough understanding of the game/application development process from initial concept to ship including theoretical design in the areas of prototyping, mechanics, pacing, usability, level ramp, story, meta-structure, aesthetics, and creative vision
• Knowledgeable with regard to the advantages and shortcomings of current gaming platforms, including DS and mobile
• Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to think cross-platform to ensure consistency across multiple target platforms
• Ability to research and communicate game market trends, patterns
• Ability to pitch new products, ideas and designs to the company and partners





Artificial Mind & Movement provides a creative and relaxing working environment complemented by a very rigorous development methodology. Internal development standards follow the SCRUM Agile Development Methodology, allowing teams to deliver products on time and on budget. By merging a mature work philosophy within a highly creative environment and experienced professionals, the studio is able to produce innovative and cutting-edge games.