Amplitude is a team of experienced, quality driven video game lovers and creators of the finest strategy games with the help of our players! Founded in 2011 and acquired by SEGA in 2016, we are a team of over 120 developers based in Paris with an international team hailing from all over the world.
Our current titles in production include HUMANKIND™, a historical strategy epic where you’ll be combining cultures as you lead your people from the Bronze to the Modern age; and Endless™ Dungeon, a squad-based rogue-lite tactical action game.
We’re best known for our critically acclaimed Endless™ series, played by millions worldwide, including Endless Space, Endless Legend, Dungeon of the Endless, and Endless Space 2.
Our close relationship with the community is a core feature of the studio’s philosophy. We’re proud of the way we create games together with our players via Games2Gether, our custom-built community platform that enables our community to play a key role in the creation of our games at every stage of development.
Job Description
We are looking for a Game Director on permanent contract to translate the creative vision into a captivating experience for our players on Humankind.
Under the supervision of the Creative Director, and in close collaboration with all creative leads, you will be responsible for:
- Co-defining the vision for the live plan of the game and the future of the franchise: high level intentions and key game systems.
- Ensuring the implementation of these directions in the game through close collaboration with and constant support to production teams.
- Reviewing and validating all creative deliverables related to the game: gameplay prototypes, concept art, narrative events, voice lines, audio, UI etc.
- Promoting the vision of the game within the studio and to third parties.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Translating the creative vision into concrete game intentions, systems and mechanics.
- Managing the Lead Game Designer of the project.
- Defining clear high level creative goals and engaging production teams and project stakeholders around them.
- Closely collaborating with marketing on live timelines and content scheduling / prioritization.
- Adapting to technical and production constraints as well as playtest results, readjusting your design direction as needed.
Required experience
- Fully fluent or native in English and French.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- 5+ years of experience in a similar or relevant position.
- Significant experience in Game Design and in managerial & creative positions.
Required skills and profile
- Knowledge and interest in strategy video games.
- Creative skills and ability to form an informed critical judgment on artistic direction and game design.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to run a complex and long-lasting project involving multiple parties.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and interact with a large variety of profiles (developers, external partners, players community, journalists).
- Proactivity in spotting opportunities or potential issues ahead of time and proposing appropriate solutions.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
Additional information
- Health insurance (Mutuelle) - 60% paid by Amplitude
- Transport subscription – 50 % paid by Amplitude
- Access to SEGA games portfolio
- Friendly atmosphere, team cohesion and stimulating work environment :)
- Recruitment process: 3 interviews
And also...
- Weekly online sports and yoga classes to keep fit.
- Cooking & tasting sessions, and virtual escape games
- Monthly meetings with the entire studio to communicate company news.
- Daily listening from the HR department, who regularly takes news during periods of lockdown / curfew.
- Virtual onboarding, allowing step-by-step support for new team members.
