jobref	785CD
location	nationwide (canada)
position	CREATIVE DIRECTOR – QUEBEC, CANADA - $DOE
type	permanent
package	market rate
start	01.02.2010

We are seeking a dynamic leader with experience leading a team of creative individuals. The selected candidate will have demonstrated the ability to lead and develop the design and creative vision of online game projects as well as the ability to collaborate with multi-faceted teams of game designers, artists and programmers to build compelling entertainment products. Specifically for the Online Studio, the Creative Director is responsible for the quality of each individual project under his supervision. The incumbent is a coach and advisor to the team, as well as the referred owner of each project. He ensures his team’s knowledge and skills development and keeps them current on the latest trends in the online games industry, especially MMOs and social network games. He must have the ability and interest to design, evaluate, tweak and balance the fine details on a daily basis if needed. Responsibilities • Assume responsibility for the quality while mindful of timelines of all creative tasks within the Online Studio • Demonstrate “on-the-floor” leadership by constantly reviewing game builds and providing constructive feedback •Provide constructive criticism to staff by identifying potential improvements and offering suggestions • Mentor and train the creative staff within the Online Studio as well as maintain and keep current on industry knowledge of competitive games, successful genres, market trends and innovative game mechanics •Design compelling games based on new or existing intellectual properties • Maintain awareness of consumer demographics and psychographics within the Massively Multiplayer and Online social network Game Markets. • Provide support to Game Designers in the application of the business model on the game design by helping designing creative and effective acquisition and retention mechanics • Develop new intellectual properties that take into account the most recent market trends and 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 • Hire new staff in line with company requirements Requirements •A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the interactive entertainment industry in a leadership role with proven success in previous creative endeavors, ideally within the MMO sector • Solid experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneous • Relevant experience managing a game development process using the industry milestones • Proven track record with at least one online game gone live and operated • Solid ability to effectively pitch game concepts in writing, verbally or live presentations • Must showcase solid creativity and innovation skills • Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately • Ability to recognize the strengths and weakness of staff as well as to coach and develop the team.

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