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Development Director
Kinetic GamesDevelopment Director leading day-to-day development execution of Phasmophobia at Kinetic Games. Collaborating with cross-discipline teams to drive project quality and clarity while reaching 1.0 release.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead day-to-day creative and development execution across design, engineering, art, audio, and QA
- Make confident decisions on gameplay, systems, features, and player experience
- Run design reviews, feature discussions, and playtests
- Maintain creative cohesion and clarity across the project
- Partner with the Lead Producer to balance quality, scope, and delivery
- Drive the project's operational model and team structure
- Ensure transparent communication across the leadership team
- Support and align external partners to meet deadlines (e.g. platform ports, QA and localisation)
Requirements
What you’ll need- A strong track record as a Development Director or Executive Producer bringing at least one AA/AAA PC/Console game from concept to full release.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-discipline teams
- Strong understanding of gameplay, systems, and player experience
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Comfortable executing an established vision rather than redefining it
- Experience working with external or co-development teams
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive Reward Package
- Enhanced Employer Match Pension Scheme
- Annual Bonus
- Weekly Free Team Lunches
- Regular Social Events
- Hybrid & Flextime Working
- Access to Southampton Football Club Tickets - subject to availability and sponsor allocation
- Relocation Package (within the UK only)
- Electric Vehicle Car Scheme
- Employee of the Month Vouchers
- Personal Wellbeing Allowance
- Recruitment Referral Scheme
- Training & Development Budget
- Training & Career Development
- Vitality Health Insurance
- Aviva Life Insurance
- 30 days Holiday in Total
- Christmas Studio Shutdown
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Hard Skills & Tools
Game DevelopmentProject ManagementFeature DiscussionDesign ReviewPlaytesting
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationLeadershipDecision-Making