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Game Director

1 month ago
Canada
Full-time
Lead
Design Lead
Design and User Experience
Game Design Game Development Prototyping
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Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is an independent game development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans, BBI is known for creating immersive strategy and adventure games like Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and Hardspace: Sh...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2010
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Description

  • Define, reinforce, and execute the overall creative vision for a cohesive third-person tactical shooter experience.
  • Translate the game vision into clear cross-disciplinary priorities for design, engineering, art, and audio.
  • Oversee gameplay systems, AI behaviors, narrative tone, presentation, and overall product quality.
  • Lead and support discipline leaders while fostering a collaborative, accountable team culture.
  • Work with production to plan, scope, and sequence development, identifying risks and tradeoffs early.
  • Establish quality bars and review processes to ensure consistency, clarity, and fun across the game.
  • Contribute hands-on when needed to unblock teams, prototype solutions, or guide features through critical phases.
  • Coordinate with other directors to maintain alignment as features evolve and creative intent changes.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of game development experience, including significant time in senior creative leadership roles such as Game Director or Creative Director.
  • Proven track record of leading and shipping high-quality titles with a strong, cohesive creative vision.
  • Deep understanding of third-person shooter gameplay, including camera systems, combat feel, and player feedback.
  • Experience overseeing squad coordination systems, AI-driven teammates, and contextual player commands.
  • Strong grasp of pacing and player experience design in tightly scoped, high-intensity gameplay formats.
  • Demonstrated ability to align and lead cross-disciplinary teams toward a unified product vision.
  • Strong production awareness with experience balancing creative ambition against scope, schedule, and technical constraints.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and drive clarity at all levels.
  • Experience working on or playing military shooters or other tactically grounded gameplay experiences is preferred.
  • Familiarity with building premium experiences with strong replayability is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of AI systems and player-AI interaction at a systemic level is preferred.
  • Appreciation for blending cinematic presentation with responsive, player-first gameplay is preferred.
  • Passion for delivering tightly crafted, immersive experiences with a high level of polish and cohesion is preferred.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.

Benefits

  • Remote-first workplace with flexible work arrangements.
  • Regular full-time employment.
  • Salary range of $170,000 to $195,000 per year.

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