Are you excited by game design, but even more passionate about developing amazing game designers? Do you take as much pride in your coaching and organization management skills as you do your ability to design engaging games? Is hearing a person in your department say, "I’m getting such clear feedback from my manager" music to your ears?
As the Destiny Design Department Manager at Bungie, you will manage the Destiny design team. You will partner closely with the Destiny directors to make sure the design team is effectively meeting current and anticipated project needs. You will oversee the management structure, recruitment process, organized craft development, and the performance review process. You will also train managers in the department to give clear and regular feedback, and ensure proper 1-on-1s are occurring. You will work with the studio’s Head of Design to help build the most happy, engaged, and ever-learning design organization in the industry. While we value and desire a strong design background, this role is primarily focused on people management and organizational health.
During these uncertain times and rapidly changing environment surrounding COVID-19, all positions at Bungie are subject to onboarding and working virtually/remotely. Once the studio is fully reopened, most work is expected to be performed in-person at our main headquarters in Bellevue, Washington.
Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with the Destiny directors (creative, design, production, and other disciplines) to ensure franchise needs are being met
- Fine-tune and oversee the recruiting process for Destiny while keeping it aligned with the other departments.
- Manage performance review cycles to ensure proper feedback is given and that promotions are awarded fairly with consistent standards
- Establish a culture of strong management in the department, and ensure that clear feedback is given, accountability is high, and designers feel supported
- Make focused efforts to increase diversity in the department and develop leaders from under-represented communities
- Scour the industry for best practices in craft, culture, and management, developing and leading strategies to mentor and grow our talent
- Work with creative and design directors to improve organization, processes, practices, and communication in the department
- Work with the Head of Design to define department philosophies, strategies, and values
- Relentlessly evangelize and hold people accountable to Bungie design values
Required Skills
- Proven experience managing and/or leading a design organization of 10+ people
- Proven professional experience as a senior designer (or above)
- Exceptional emotional intelligence and communication skills
