Game Design Director (World of Warships, PC)

<h3><strong><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://wargaming.com/media/ckeditor_uploads/2025/08/26/Banner-SM-648%20x%20211-Version300ppi.png" alt="" width="648"></strong></h3> <h3><strong>Job Overview</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Wargaming is looking for an experienced Game Design Director to join the World of Warships team</span><span data-contrast="auto">,</span><span data-contrast="auto"> reporting to the WoWS Franchise Director.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">World of Warships is a globally recognized free-to-play naval combat game enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. Developed by an international team, the game continues to evolve through new features, content, and experiences created for its passionate global community.</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">As Game Design Director, you will define and champion the long-term creative vision for World of Warships. You will work in close partnership with Product Development and Publishing to ensure a cohesive player experience and </span><span data-contrast="auto">align creative direction with the product roadmap, player expectations, and business goals.</span></p> <h3><strong>What will you do?</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Drive the Game Design </span><span data-contrast="auto">direction</span><span data-contrast="auto"> and translate the product strategy into clear </span><span data-contrast="auto">gameplay priorities</span><span data-contrast="auto"> and </span><span data-contrast="auto">quality standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Define, communicate, and maintain the </span><span data-contrast="auto">creative vision</span><span data-contrast="auto"> and experience pillars for World of Warships.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely  game designers, providing creative direction, feedback, and guidance to ensure alignment with the product vision.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with Product Development and Publishing to align </span><span data-contrast="auto">creative decisions with the product roadmap, audience strategy, and business goals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Review and validate major gameplay features, systems, content, and design deliverables.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Balance creative ambition with scope, technology, timelines, player needs, and production realities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Us</span><span data-contrast="auto">e</span><span data-contrast="auto"> player feedback, research, market insights, and product data to make design decisions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Represent the </span><span data-contrast="auto">creative and Game</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Design vision to senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partne</span><span data-contrast="auto">rs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Foster a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and constructive feedback.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Significant experience as a Creative Director, Game Director, Design Director, or in a comparable senior Game Design leadership role.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A proven track record of shipping at least </span><span data-contrast="auto">one AAA or comparable</span><span data-contrast="auto"> PC/console title in a creative or Game Design leadership position.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong experience leading and developing Game Design teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience defining and delivering a </span><span data-contrast="auto">cohesive creative and gameplay</span><span data-contrast="auto"> vision for a large-scale game, </span><span data-contrast="auto">with a focus on meaningful player achievements and progression beyond XP.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of live-service development, player experience, gameplay systems, and modern game-production pipelines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to make clear design decisions and resolve cross-discipline trade-offs through collaboration and influence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong Game Design skills, with experience using BI and AI tools to inform decisions, analyze player behavior, and support game development.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong people-management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management s</span><span data-contrast="auto">kills.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The ability to make ships emotionally compelling and memorable by bringing their history, scale, and character to life.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The ability to define and uphold clear creative principles, team standards, and a strong development culture.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>What additional skills will help you stand out?</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience </span><span data-contrast="auto">working</span><span data-contrast="auto"> on a successful free-to-play </span><span data-contrast="auto">or</span><span data-contrast="auto"> long-running live-service game.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with</span><span data-contrast="auto"> multiplayer, tactical, vehicle-based, or military-themed games.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of the World of </span><span data-contrast="auto">Warships</span><span data-contrast="auto"> product, audience, and community.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience evolving an established global game or IP.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency in Russian is preferred, as the role involves regular communication with Russian-speaking team members and stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Work mode</strong></h3> <ul> <li>This role is eligible for relocation & immigration support.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <p>Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:</p> <ul> <li><span data-teams="true">Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum</span></li> <li>Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)</li> <li>Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits  </li> <li>Premium Private Health Insurance</li> <li>Career development and education opportunities within the company</li> <li>English clubs and platform for learning languages</li> <li>Mental well-being program (iFeel)</li> <li>Commuting allowance</li> <li>Company events</li> <li>FitPass membership</li> <li>Discounts for employees</li> <li>Personal Gaming Account</li> <li>Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office</li> <li>On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks</li> <li>Seniority Awards</li> <li>Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward</li> </ul> <h5>Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.</h5> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><h3>About Wargaming </h3> <p>Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.</p> <p>Please see <a href="http://legal.eu.wargaming.net/en/candidate-privacy-policy/">Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy</a> for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.</p></div>