Deep Silver Dambuster Studios, the developer of the smash hit Dead Island 2, has an exciting opportunity for a Development Director to join their highly talented production team.

This is an exciting new role, where you will be a key partner to the Executive Producer, with a focus on managing and supporting the development of the production team. You’ll also be planning the process across the project, ensuring timely delivery of another high-quality project with a collaborative team.
 
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…

• Full life-cycle development as a director or producer with 12 years’ minimum in games, preferably with 6 years as a development director, senior producer, or lead producer
• Broad production experience from various projects, preferably in a AAA studio
• Product and project management experience, and the ability to demonstrate this in writing and practically
• Experience on a project with at least 50 people and with the ability negotiate where needed
• Have worked on multiple games and varied studios
• Experience in managing and improving the creative process
• Analytical and critical thinking managing differing priorities, with a sharp eye for quality and can get into detail when required
• Bigger picture view always, and ability to decision make on strategic topics
• Strong, clear writing ability
• Approachability with a good level of experience in different management styles at varying levels
• Engaging, with management experience of senior team members and coaching successes
• Good negotiator and collaborator between departments, who looks to solve challenges with a positive approach
• Passion for the gaming industry

Perks and benefits include…

• Relocation and visa support
• Annual pay reviews and company pension contribution that increases with service
• Studio funded learning and development opportunities
• Fully subsidised gym membership within Nottingham
• Annual Christmas party, summer family BBQ, and quarterly company funded cross-team events
• Free financial advice
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme