Development Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Development Director (Gamedev): Planning and driving production of character assets across internal teams and external partners with an accent on feasibility, scope breakdown, estimates, schedules, and handoff readiness. Focus on managing progress, dependencies, blockers, risks, workflow integrity, and partnering with creative, technical, and external teams to ensure predictable high-quality delivery.

Location: Hybrid at hirify.global Stockholm (EU & Malaysia)

Company

Creative studio part of Battlefield Studios under Electronic Arts, focused on the Battlefield franchise with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end delivery planning for the Characters portfolio, including feasibility, scope breakdown, estimates, schedules, and handoff readiness.
• Design and run team rituals to support culture, communication, and transparency.
• Lead execution by managing progress, dependencies, blockers, risks, and escalations.
• Drive workflow integrity, tracking accuracy, and Definition of Done compliance.
• Partner with Art Directors, Tech Art, Tech Animation, ExDev, and external teams to align on quality, capacity, and plans.
• Strengthen the Characters operating model through process improvements and scalable practices.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading delivery or production in game development, character art, or comparable content pipeline.
• Strong capability in planning, estimation, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external partners for high-quality content delivery.
• Clear, collaborative communication and sound judgment in fast-moving environments.
• Commitment to inclusive teamwork.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment where ideas matter and creativity thrives.
• Collaborative culture fueled by passion and innovation.
• Holistic benefits including healthcare, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, and complimentary games.
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and experimentation.