• Director, Design

    Warner Bros. Discovery (Salt Lake City, UT)


    _Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of._

     

    Who We Are…

     

    When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what’s next…

     

    From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

     

    Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We’ve been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world’s largest franchises. Join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what’s next!

     

    Director, Design

    Your Role Accountabilities

    + Collaborate with the Game Director on the overall design vision for player experience, ensuring a cohesive and innovative player journey

    + Work with cross-functional teams to align design goals with technical capabilities and business objectives

    + Develop and oversee the design of game mechanics, including minute to minute gameplay, activity models, progression systems, how you navigate the world, and player engagement features

    + Ensure the systems are scalable, fun, and encourage both competitive and cooperative gameplay where appropriate

    + Manage and mentor the design organization, fostering a collaborative and creative environment

    + Provide feedback and guidance on design proposals, documentation, and implementation

    + Work with other departments (engineering, art, audio, narrative, and production) to integrate the design vision into the final product

    + Collaborate with engineering to ensure systems are optimized for performance, scale, and can handle large-scale player populations

    + Focus on balancing gameplay to maintain fairness and excitement for all players

    Qualifications & Experience

    + 10+ years of experience in game design shipping AAA titles

    + Proven track record of delivering successful game design concept to launch

    + Strong understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and game balancing

    + Familiarity with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine) and trending technology within platform infrastructure

    + Experience working with data analytics to inform design decisions

    + Strong leadership and team management skills

    + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design vision and ideas to different teams

    + A deep understanding of gaming culture, trends, and player motivations

    + Enthusiastic and passionate about creating innovative and memorable gameplay experiences

    + A passion for video games

    + A passion for the source material and IP we are working in

     

    How We Get Things Done…

     

    This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

     

    Championing Inclusion at WBD

     

    Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

     

    If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.