Game Director
Company: Mob Entertainment
Location: Remote, United States
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $135,000 – $192,000 / Year
About the Role
Mob Entertainment is seeking an experienced Game Director to lead the development of new game projects outside of the Poppy Playtime franchise. This leadership role combines creative vision, game design expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure engaging player experiences and successful product development.
Job Overview
The Game Director will work closely with executive leadership, design teams, artists, engineers, and production staff to define and execute the creative vision for new titles. You will oversee gameplay direction, progression systems, pacing, balance, and overall game quality while ensuring alignment with business and creative objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Creative Leadership: Define and maintain the overall creative vision, gameplay direction, and player experience for new game projects.
- Cross-Department Alignment: Coordinate design, art, engineering, audio, effects, and production teams to ensure cohesive execution.
- Strategic Planning: Partner with executive leadership to establish project goals, priorities, and creative objectives.
- Design Oversight: Guide progression systems, gameplay balance, pacing, and feature implementation throughout development.
- Documentation & Communication: Create clear design documentation, visual references, presentations, and project requirements.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Support and develop creative teams while fostering collaboration, innovation, and high-quality output.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of leadership experience within the video game industry or related creative fields.
- At least 5 years of game design experience in lead or management positions.
- Strong understanding of Unreal Engine and game development workflows.
- Experience prototyping game concepts and guiding projects from ideation through production.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira.
- Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Interactive Media, Computer Science, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent professional leadership experience may be considered.
- Training in project management, creative leadership, or game production is advantageous.
- Portfolio or record of shipped game titles is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility within the United States.
- Profit-sharing opportunities for eligible employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
- Parental leave and additional employee support programs.
Mob Entertainment is looking for a visionary Game Director who can lead teams, shape innovative gameplay experiences, and drive successful game development from concept to launch. If you are passionate about creative leadership, game design strategy, and building memorable player experiences, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future growth of a rapidly expanding entertainment studio.
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