Full-Time

Creative Director

Directeur·trice Créatif·ve

Posted on 8/12/2024

Behaviour Interactive

Behaviour Interactive

501-1,000 employees

Develops and publishes video games

Gaming

Expert

Durham, UK

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Concept Art
Character Design
Animation
Graphic Design
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Unity
Requirements
  • A gamer with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience directing a product in a leadership role with proven success in previous creative endeavors, having shipped at least 1 AAA project;
  • Experience with Unreal or Unity on AAA PC-Console or Mobile games;
  • Solid experience overseeing projects through pre-pro, production and live operations;
  • Relevant experience managing a game development process using the industry milestones;
  • Solid ability to effectively pitch game concepts in drawings, writing, verbally and live presentations, both to existing and new clients;
  • Video game history demonstrating solid creativity and innovation skills.
Responsibilities
  • Assume responsibility for the quality while mindful of timelines of all creative tasks in the projects under their responsibility including concept development, pitching, prototyping, and production including live on multiformat games (PC / Console / Mobile);
  • Demonstrate “hands-on” leadership by constantly reviewing game builds and providing constructive feedback;
  • Mentor and train the creative staff as well as maintain and keep current on industry knowledge of competitive games, successful genres, market trends and innovative game mechanics;
  • Provide support to Game Designers in the application of the business model on their game’s design by helping design creative and effective acquisition and retention mechanics;
  • Develop new intellectual properties that take into account the most recent market trends and identify franchise and brand extension opportunities;
  • Recognize the strengths and weakness of staff as well as coach and develop the team.
  • Be able to come to our Middlesborough office on a regular basis.
Behaviour Interactive

Behaviour Interactive

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Behaviour Interactive is a leading independent video game developer and publisher in North America, known for its hit game "Dead by Daylight," which has over 60 million players. The company develops and publishes original games while also engaging in co-development projects with other businesses, generating revenue through game sales and subscriptions. Unlike many competitors, Behaviour Interactive focuses on community engagement and creativity, organizing events like game jam competitions. Their goal is to continue growing in the gaming industry while fostering strong connections with gamers and developers.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santiago, Chile

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Red Hook Studios strengthens their horror game portfolio.
  • Collaboration with Paradox Interactive expands their reach in the gaming industry.
  • Game jam competitions foster innovation and community engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Shutdown of 'Dead by Daylight Mobile' indicates challenges in mobile gaming.
  • Cancellation of 'Lifeless by Daylight' spin-off suggests potential project management issues.
  • Acquisition of Red Hook Studios may pose integration and financial challenges.

What makes Behaviour Interactive unique

  • Behaviour Interactive is a leading independent game developer in North America.
  • The company is known for its successful horror game, 'Dead by Daylight'.
  • Behaviour Interactive collaborates with major publishers like Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft.

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