Director, Product Management, Data Strategy & Identity
Dynata
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Salary
💰 $113,000 - $137,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
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About the role
- Pipeworks Studios is seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to join our studio-wide management team. This role is focused on staff recruiting, employee development, mentorship, and management and is not tied to an individual project. As a Design Manager, you will guide, support, and grow a diverse team of game designers across all career stages and specialties, contributing directly to the long-term strength and creative excellence of the Design department.
- This is a leadership-focused position ideal for a Senior Game Designer (GD III level or above) who has already or is looking to step away from individual contributor work and focus on people management, team development, and design culture building. While not tied to active project delivery, you will collaborate closely with the Design Director and project leadership to help designers thrive within both internal and external development environments solving problems that range the gamut from process to creative input.
- Based in Eugene, Oregon, with the flexibility of full remote work, this is a unique opportunity to shape careers, foster growth, and help define the next generation of design talent at a respected, creatively driven studio.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of multiple design disciplines (e.g., systems, level, narrative, UI/UX, combat, technical).
- Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop designers at various stages of their careers.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to advocate for staff, manage performance feedback, and build trusted relationships.
- Experience collaborating with production, leadership, and cross-discipline teams.
- Familiarity with design staffing strategies, portfolio building, and hiring practices.
- Passion for supporting others and cultivating a strong, inclusive, and creative design culture.
- Possible travel to sibling studios or clients, domestic and abroad, may be required.
- 10+ years of experience in professional game design
- At least 3 shipped titles, ideally with experience in leadership roles on two or more
- Comfortable managing distributed and remote teams across time zones
