Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Design Director

image

Rebellion

Today

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Design
    Product
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You need expert knowledge in game design documents, production pipelines, audience understanding, and industry trends, plus strong communication and collaboration skills to lead projects effectively.
  • You will communicate design updates, secure stakeholder buy-in, support team goals, ensure project alignment, guide gameplay innovation, and maintain design quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Expert knowledge of creating game design documents and prototype specifications.
  • Excellent knowledge of the video game development process, including working in a timely / time-bound manner, and prototyping/iterating appropriately within that restriction.
  • Expert knowledge of production pipelines.
  • Understand the audience for the game, ensuring the game design serves the target audience.
  • Exceptional Communication and relationship skills to lead the project leads by example in all aspects of the strategy & execution in line with the overall business strategy.
  • Excellent knowledge of all aspects of the games industry, competitors and market environment uses this to inform the design direction of the projects, staying current with trends within the industry and fostering this culture within the project team.
  • Able to collaborate with other discipline directors and production leadership to design, maintain, and deliver on the agreed scope and schedules for the project ensuring schedules and deadlines are clearly communicated.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a spokesperson for the Design Team by concisely and clearly, communicating updates and gameplay demos to Head of Design, and internal and external senior management stakeholders as required.
  • Obtain and maintain buy in from key stakeholders and the executive group throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring they are on board with the vision and scope of the game and understand the game they are getting.
  • Contribute to the delivery of the design departments and Rebellion’s short-term goals, long-term strategy, and initiatives by giving feedback, creating new ways of working, supporting recruitment, learning and development and resource planning and ensure the department can adapt to a changing market.
  • Collaborate with other discipline directors and production leadership to design, maintain, and deliver on the agreed scope and schedules for the project ensuring schedules and deadlines are clearly communicated.
  • Influence project priorities and roadmap and facilitate execution of the project on schedule, and in line with design direction.
  • Support Lead Designers in developing fun, innovative, and memorable game play experiences; ensuring all aspects of design development consistently service the overall design brief, goals, game pillars, and brand requirements.
  • Act as a project champion for Design taking a pragmatic approach to drive and support all aspects of the game Design. Including pre-production, planning, scheduling, reviews, problem solving and delivery of the final game.
  • Verify the quality of design in the game, design documents and prototype specifications, give feedback and suggest improvements where necessary to fine tune the game, whilst cooperating with constraints and direction.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Design Director at Rebellion?

The primary responsibility of the Design Director is to serve as the vision holder for the project, ensuring consistency and timely delivery of high-quality design across all aspects of the game while empowering and supporting the Design Team.

Where is the job located?

The job is based at our riverside headquarters in Oxford.

Do you offer relocation assistance?

Yes, we provide a relocation package that includes moving assistance, temporary accommodation, and full support to ensure a smooth transition.

What kind of project will the Design Director be working on?

The Design Director will be guiding the talented team on an unannounced project.

How many holidays do employees receive?

Employees are entitled to 22 days of holidays plus a Christmas closure (typically 4 days) and bank holidays, which increase with service at 5 years to a total of 31 days.

What qualifications are required for the Design Director position?

Candidates should have expert knowledge of game design documents and prototype specifications, excellent knowledge of the video game development process, production pipelines, and strong communication and relationship skills.

What are the benefits offered to employees?

Benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, critical illness cover, enhanced family leave, interest-free loans, an enhanced pension scheme, and various mental health and wellbeing support options.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, there are development opportunities available, including supporting recruitment, learning, and development within the design department.

How does Rebellion ensure a positive work environment?

Rebellion fosters an open, friendly, and creative atmosphere, promotes teamwork, ensures a healthy work-life balance, and recognizes the importance of enjoying work.

Does Rebellion prioritize diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Rebellion actively recruits for a diverse team and encourages innovation and inclusivity in all areas, believing that a representative team leads to better products.

image

Rebellion

Entertainment & Media
Industry
201-500
Employees
1992
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1992, Rebellion is one of Europe’s biggest independent multimedia studios. Its flagship Sniper Elite series is renowned for its authentic stealth and sniping gameplay with more than 20 million players worldwide. 2000 AD is synonymous with the absolute finest in British comic book art. With the acquisition of a $100m film studio and the world’s largest archive of English language comics, Rebellion continues to go from strength to strength. Rebellion now operates across books, comics, TV and film, but at its core it’s still a leading developer and publisher of games. Whether it’s the breathtaking intensity of Sniper Elite 4, the face-hugging terror of Aliens vs. Predator or the grindhouse frenzy of the Zombie Army series, the Oxford-based studio is revered for creating stand-out games designed to thrill.