Design Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Design Director (Gamedev): Guiding the studio’s design vision and team of Designers, while ensuring high-quality, player-focused game experiences. Focus on hands-on leadership, strategic oversight, people management, and aligning design goals with studio objectives.

Location: Remote in the United Kingdom (with options for hybrid or Bristol office work)

Salary: £64,000–£90,000

Company

hirify.global, established in 2010, is a remote-first studio known for developing original IP games and co-development projects with a focus on sustainability, inclusion, fair play, and accessibility.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers.
• Define and uphold a clear design vision aligned with studio creative goals.
• Ensure design consistency, quality, and player-focused decision-making across all projects.
• Provide high-level design feedback and empower designers to solve problems.
• Collaborate with Art, Audio, Code, UI/UX, Production, QA, Marketing, and Leadership teams.
• Improve design processes, documentation, and review practices, supporting planning and risk management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 shipped titles on PC or console platforms.
• Proven experience in a senior design leadership role within game development.
• Strong people management experience, including mentoring and performance management.
• Deep understanding of game design principles and multiple design disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to give clear, constructive feedback.
• Ability to balance creative vision with practical constraints and business goals.

Nice to have

• Experience restructuring teams.
• Mobile game development experience.
• Experience with FPS games.
• Interest in the Warhammer universe.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first studio with flexible working times and hybrid options in Bristol.
• Private medical insurance after one year.
• Ongoing support for career development with a dedicated training budget and 5 annual learning days.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, including a birthday day off and Christmas closure not deducted from allowance.
• Regular company social events and a collaborative team culture.