Game Director, SPIN

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the Full Portfolio: Hold accountability for the design quality of all the projects running in parallel, and act as the final point of escalation when design issues arise
• Develop Design Vision: Champion and continuously iterate on the core design vision for each project in collaboration with project leadership
• Go Hands-On: Work directly in Unreal Engine 5 to prototype, tune, or adjust gameplay features and systems when a project requires direct design input
• Cross-Genre Design Direction: Guide design across a wide variety of genres, adapting your approach to fit the genre, and audience
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner closely with other discipline directors to align vision, scope, and process across all projects
• Build and Maintain Design Standards: Establish consistent design documentation, review processes, and quality bars across SPIN's portfolio of projects
• Own Design Leadership: Manage, mentor, and set direction for all designers across SPIN projects, providing clear, consistent creative and managerial feedback that elevates their work
• THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
• At least 15 years of experience in the games industry, including at least 5 years in a Game Director role
• Has shipped at least one title as Game Director
• Deep expertise in action-adventure
• Demonstrated ability to work across a wide variety of genres beyond action-adventure
• Hands-on proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, with the ability to directly implement or tune gameplay features when needed
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and design teams in parallel
• Strong track record of delivering clear, consistent creative and managerial feedback that elevates the work of others
• Comfortable operating at both a high strategic level and a low, detailed implementation level depending on project needs
• Thrives in a fast-moving, prototype-first environment where scope and direction can evolve quickly
• Strong communicator who can translate complex design ideas for engineers, artists, and stakeholders alike
• REQUIRED APPLICATION DETAILS
• Resume
• Portfolio examples are welcomed
• LOCATION
• This is a remote position based in Toronto or Montreal. However, candidates must be willing to travel for work-related events around the world.
• Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $210,000.00 - $390,000.00.
• Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Supplemental Health and Dental Plans, Mental Health support, a RRSP Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.
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• Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.