Development Director overseeing daily development execution for Phasmophobia at Kinetic Games. Leading cross-discipline teams to achieve 1.0 release in a supportive and creative environment.
Responsibilities
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
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
Competitive salary
5% Employer Match Pension Scheme
Annual performance bonus + Company performance bonus
Weekly free team lunches – good food, great company!
Regular social events – we love bringing our teams together!
Hybrid & flexible working options
Flextime – because life doesn’t always fit 9–5
Opportunities to travel to amazing industry events like GDC, Gamescom, TwitchCon (EU & US), EGX & Develop:Brighton
Relocation package to help you settle in
Employee of the Month vouchers
Personal wellbeing allowance
Referral scheme
Training & Development Budget – invest in your growth with courses, conferences & learning resources
Training & career development support
Vitality Health Insurance – includes Vision, Dental & Travel cover
Aviva Life Insurance
30 days holiday, including your birthday and a dedicated wellbeing day
Christmas studio shutdown – enjoy the holidays, on us!
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