Design Director, Missions - Unannounced Game at Activision-Blizzard

Irvine, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

15+ years of experience in Mission design or applicable combination of education and experience
Proven experience leading design teams
Have shipped at least 1 major title in a leadership capacity
Experience leading multiple functional teams in feature development
Experience with AAA game engines
Experience across a variety of platforms, particularly PC and console
Experience developing design concepts from conception to implementation in a clear, detailed manner
Experience in people management; mentorship experience of other designers where it has led to promotions
Strong documentation philosophies and strategies to evangelize your designs
Deep understanding of content, gameplay, level, and scenario design
Ability to guide players, create memorable moments, motivate and reward gameplay to keep players engaged
Comfort operating in an ambiguous environment, defining guardrails, creating clear goals, and executing against deliverables

Responsibilities

Define and iterate on a vision and direction for iconic locations that combine memorable stories with compelling gameplay
Deliver high-quality results and build progress towards short- to medium- to long-term deliverables/releases, from iterative prototyping to final best-in-class execution
Build the Mission design team – hire, train and mentor missions designers
Create artifacts (design briefs, specs, decks) as communication tools, providing potential designs and solutions with an articulation of trade-offs and risks between the different options
Define and maintain philosophies for multiplayer mission-based gameplay
Shepherd missions from concept to completion through all steps of the development process
Craft rules and establish structures that set up the development team for success in crafting missions throughout the life of the game
Collaborate closely with narrative designers and express the story through gameplay
Remain current on industry trends including new game genres, new game design techniques, and trending audio-visual excellence

Skills

Mission Design

Level Design

Gameplay Design

Content Design

Scenario Design

Storytelling

Team Leadership

Hiring

Mentoring

Prototyping

Design Briefs

Design Specs

Risk Assessment

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1979Year Founded

$975MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Entertainment, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees