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We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent. Design   Director Cloud Imperium   Games   is looking for a talented   Design Director   to   be   responsible   for   leading   the   Design Vision   for   Star Citizen   and /or   Squadron 42   in our   Manchester   studio . Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates   cutting-edge   videogames that defy expectations.   We’re   currently developing Star Citizen, a record breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history. For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out -  https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA About the role: This role requires a dedicated and dynamic individual who can excel as a   creative   designer ,   content   architect   and   motivational   team leader.   As a creative , the   D esig n Director   collaborates with Game and Creative direction   to   provide both inspiration and   high-level   direction   for new   experiences that   complement   the   established themes, setting s , narrative   framework   and gamepla y systems   of the project .   As an architect, the design Director ensures that content is built   to standards   and work s   to   define   reliable   workflows within the   framework of   existing   game systems. As a team leader the Design Director   builds and curates a professional cohort that   takes initiative, drives innovation,   communicates   clearly   and executes development with   care and   dis tinction. What   does a   Design Director   at CIG   do? • Work alongside the   other directors and the Senior Game Director   to   maintain   the   high standards   of   Design   needs for Star Citizen and Squadron 42 . • D evelop   new approaches   to   Design   that push the   boundaries   of the Star Citizen universe . • Hire,   m entor   and manage   senior   members of the   Design   Team, helping them to refine their skills ,   move along their career paths   and bu8ild up the teams under them . • Guide the   team   through   priority   change s   and   gameplay iteration ,   updating goals and   maintaining   focus and team morale. • Collaborate with   other departments including sound,   artist s ,   UI/UX   and engineers   to ensure   a great   player   experience • Work directly with production to ensure that schedules and plans meet business   and project needs . What do we expect from our   Design   Director ? • A p roven   background   in   a Design   Leadership   position   and shipped AAA content . • Capability to build and grow a highly effective creative team through all stages of development. • Experience in   i dentifying   technical and developmental risks and obstacles ,   creating innovative solutions to overcome them while promoting new and innovative ways of working . • Ability to create and   optimize   design   pipelines and workflows . Diversity Statement CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that   represents   all   walks of life , and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and   it’s   our differences that make it special . Fraud Statement We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at  info[ @]cloudimperiumgames.com   with any information you may have. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!