Creative Director, Publishing - VR

At Skydance Interactive, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design, technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.
We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows, we want to bring even more risk-takers, innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.
Following the success of our first VR title Archangel, we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2020 genre-defining hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. We are currently working on several highly anticipated VR games for emerging platforms that we can’t wait for you to play.
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The Creative Director, Publishing is responsible for overseeing game projects under Skydance Interactive’s Publishing vertical. Reporting to the VP Creative, they will work closely with the studio and production leadership to lead their team to launch game products.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the creative vision of internal and external creative teams and partners of multiple game projects under the Publishing vertical, ensuring that game products are on track, within budget and meet Skydance Interactive’s quality and IP standards.
• Involved in all stages of game development, from concept to release
• Key stakeholder in greenlighting new projects, defining quality standards and portfolio strategies for publishing team.
• Work with Business Development, Production, Marketing and Outsourcing to actively build partnerships and present/pitch creative concepts to product leads and other stakeholders.
• Work with producers to meet product deadlines, provide creative feedback and direction to internal and external teams and partners.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, identifying and managing project risks and roadblocks.
• Manage a Creative team, evaluating staffing needs and making recommendations to Skydance Interactive leadership to support Publishing projects with appropriate focus and visibility.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in a game development environment with 5+ years leading game development teams.
• Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams with proven track record in creating and maintaining design direction and shipping a game, preferably multiple AAA games.
• Excellent communicator, able to define and evangelize game pillars, player journey, quality expectations and key deliverables for assigned game(s).
• Able to provide feedback that empowers/inspires teams to produce their best work and cultivate conditions necessary for team success.
• Interacts with top management to keep abreast of plans and strategies impacting the Studio’s roadmap.
• Interacts with major decision makers to convince and influence business decisions. Builds and enhances important high-level internal and external relationships.
• Work with Leads and other Directors in translating Studio strategies into operational plans for the team from both a technical and team management perspective.
• Experienced in taking an active role in resource management, process optimization, risk/crisis management and change management.

The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $180,000 – $205,000.  The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors.  The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. 
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description. 
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Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions. Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a c