Studio Design Director
Trailmix Games
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with the CCO and design team to transform the Trailmix purpose and strategy into creative solutions: Spend regular time with the CCO and creative directors to discuss the purpose of Trailmix and the specific ways it should guide and enable our design team, our strategy and the creative solutions that come from that
- Become a key part of the Love & Pies design team: Most of our designers are on our game Love & Pies, consisting of both feature and content design. The SDD is expected to embed themselves alongside these designers to become intimately familiar with their day to day work and challenges
- Support and enable the creative directors working on new games: Establish strong, useful feedback loops to assist leads in realising the visions of their games. Give timely feedback and support to help them as needed
- Effectively line manage feature and content designers: Regularly meet up with feature and content designers to ensure they have timely feedback and support, course correcting and helping to remove roadblocks where needed
- Curate career development processes: Refine the Pathways for designers and establish effective feedback processes that ensure every designer gets the input they need to do their best work and reach their career goals
- Extensive experience of mobile F2P design, from conception to launch to successful live operations
- Able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the casual mobile market, with a finger on the pulse of the latest trends that can be turned into articulate hypotheses about future trends
- Extensive experience leading, managing and growing design teams
- A “most fast” mentality, comfortable with finding the balance between analysis and action
- Investing in Your Growth: Unleash your potential with our generous development budget. After completing your three-month probation, all team members receive a £1,000 allowance to fuel their professional growth each year.
- Fueling Your Day: Our kitchens are fully stocked with delicious treats and drinks, and we provide breakfast and lunch supplies to keep you energised throughout the day.
- Building Connections: Join us every Friday for a team lunch courtesy of Just Eat - a chance to connect and recharge for the week ahead..
- Planning for Your Future: Take control of your financial future with our contributory pension scheme. Plus, enjoy the added benefit of tax-free contributions.
- Unlocking Ownership: As a valued team member, you'll have the opportunity to own a stake in our success through tax-advantaged stock options.
- Caring for Your Well-being: Your health is our priority. Enjoy peace of mind with our fully comprehensive private medical care, with premiums paid by Trailmix. Plus, access mental health support 24/7 with the Spill Mental Health App.
- Time to Recharge: Our generous holiday allowance allows you to take a well-deserved break. You'll enjoy 28 days of annual leave, including three company holiday days around Christmas.
- Trailbreak: We close the office for one week each year to give the whole team time off to recharge and reset.
- Surprise and Delight: Feel appreciated and valued with various company gifts throughout the year.
- Celebrations: Join us for various socials and events throughout the year, from team outings to themed parties.
- Setting You Up for Success: Receive a £250 work-from-home budget to ensure you have the proper home setup to perform at your best.