Creative Director-IEB-Microsoft Studios-343 Industries-Halo (785538) Job
Date: May 14, 2012
Location: Redmond, WA, US
Job Category: Software Engineering: Creative
Location: Redmond, WA, US
Job ID: 785538-74492
Division: Interactive Entertainment Business
343 Industries is looking for an experienced Creative Director to lead and deliver a groundbreaking new AAA entertainment experience set in the Halo universe.
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to impact the future of one of the industry’s most successful franchises through your creative, innovative, and technical skills.
The Creative Director will be part of the core team that defines and drives the vision while providing a source of inspiration, leadership, creative focus, and most importantly, a guiding light for the project team.
The ideal candidate possesses boundless imagination, a deep understanding of the game development process, the ability to ideate combined with the communication skills necessary to concisely direct the creative efforts of the team.
Responsibilities
As Creative Director, you will work with the Executive Producer and other team leads to define the product vision and execute on that vision with excellence. You will help the overall direction and growth of the organization and champion the value of design among the senior leadership team.
Deliver AAA experiences that showcase the unique values of our platforms
Direct the tone and timber of the project with an eye towards deep & immersive gameplay, constantly engaging multiplayer, usability and excellence in storytelling
Lead game designers, developers, artists, and external partners to deliver a unique and compelling entertainment experience
Set clear creative goals and deliverables; lead and focus efforts across the team to ensure a cohesive experience on all platforms and services
Anticipate threats to quality and innovation and work effectively with the team leads to mitigate
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with all development functions to ensure a best-in-industry production process and team environment
Requirements
8+ years working in a design capacity on console titles with at least 3 titles shipped in a Design Director or Creative Director role
Experience leading the creative team through all phases of development from concept to ship
Successful experience with IP creation and/or existing IP with 3m + sales
Proven track record for delivering both quality and innovation
Has the strong ability to pitch ideas, strategic initiatives, and game concepts to all levels of management and leadership
Ability to hold a strong creative vision while remaining collaborative and open to new ideas
A comprehensive understanding of games (especially the action/shooter genre), gameplay mechanics and player psychology combined with an ability to identify, analyze and rectify game design and gameplay issues
Experienced relationship management and communication skills with demonstrated experience in external team management and conflict resolution
A working knowledge of standard industry game engines, design toolsets and production pipelines
*To consider similar job openings within Microsoft Game Studios on MS Career, use keyword: Microsoft Studios
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Location: Redmond, WA, US
Job ID: 785538-74492
Division: Interactive Entertainment Business
343 Industries is looking for an experienced Creative Director to lead and deliver a groundbreaking new AAA entertainment experience set in the Halo universe.
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to impact the future of one of the industry’s most successful franchises through your creative, innovative, and technical skills.
The Creative Director will be part of the core team that defines and drives the vision while providing a source of inspiration, leadership, creative focus, and most importantly, a guiding light for the project team.
The ideal candidate possesses boundless imagination, a deep understanding of the game development process, the ability to ideate combined with the communication skills necessary to concisely direct the creative efforts of the team.
Responsibilities
As Creative Director, you will work with the Executive Producer and other team leads to define the product vision and execute on that vision with excellence. You will help the overall direction and growth of the organization and champion the value of design among the senior leadership team.
Deliver AAA experiences that showcase the unique values of our platforms
Direct the tone and timber of the project with an eye towards deep & immersive gameplay, constantly engaging multiplayer, usability and excellence in storytelling
Lead game designers, developers, artists, and external partners to deliver a unique and compelling entertainment experience
Set clear creative goals and deliverables; lead and focus efforts across the team to ensure a cohesive experience on all platforms and services
Anticipate threats to quality and innovation and work effectively with the team leads to mitigate
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with all development functions to ensure a best-in-industry production process and team environment
Requirements
8+ years working in a design capacity on console titles with at least 3 titles shipped in a Design Director or Creative Director role
Experience leading the creative team through all phases of development from concept to ship
Successful experience with IP creation and/or existing IP with 3m + sales
Proven track record for delivering both quality and innovation
Has the strong ability to pitch ideas, strategic initiatives, and game concepts to all levels of management and leadership
Ability to hold a strong creative vision while remaining collaborative and open to new ideas
A comprehensive understanding of games (especially the action/shooter genre), gameplay mechanics and player psychology combined with an ability to identify, analyze and rectify game design and gameplay issues
Experienced relationship management and communication skills with demonstrated experience in external team management and conflict resolution
A working knowledge of standard industry game engines, design toolsets and production pipelines
*To consider similar job openings within Microsoft Game Studios on MS Career, use keyword: Microsoft Studios
SC:ME
J2WERPL1
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