Design Director (Game Development)

Location: On-site in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global is an independent video game development company specializing in full-cycle game development and art production for console, PC, and mobile games, with offices across Asia, Europe, and North America.

What you will do

• Oversee the day-to-day management and growth planning of the Design Department in collaboration with the Associate Design Director.
• Work with studio, executive production, and leadership teams on team strategy, hiring, new project pitches, planning, and kickoffs.
• Assign designers to projects based on their strengths and project requirements.
• Support producers in establishing and refining design processes, and guide design leads throughout projects.
• Review client deliveries, assess project quality and design team performance, and implement improvements when needed.
• Evaluate designer performance, set development goals, organize training, promote best practices, and support recruitment and onboarding with HR.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the game industry in a design-related role.
• Broad design expertise, including systems, levels, and some UI experience.
• At least two shipped titles as a lead designer.
• Strong creative thinking and the ability to communicate ideas clearly.
• Excellent communication skills across different experience levels and cultures.
• Strong organizational skills, especially in time management.
• Proven leadership in team building and mentorship.
• Genuine interest in people development and human relations.

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of art and code.

Culture & Benefits

• Long-term career development and a rewarding career path.
• Competitive salary and social benefits.
• Exposure to major gaming companies, franchises, platforms, and technologies.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• International mobility opportunities through the hirify.global Internal Mobility Program.
• Staff activities, company-sponsored outings, a healthy work-life balance environment, and an inclusive workplace.