Game Design Director (World of Warships, PC)
About the role
Game Design Director – World of Warships
Wargaming seeks an experienced Game Design Director to lead the creative vision for World of Warships, a globally recognized free-to-play naval combat game with millions of players. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the WoWS Franchise Director, responsible for defining long-term gameplay direction and ensuring a cohesive player experience aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Drive game design direction and translate product strategy into clear gameplay priorities and quality standards
Define, communicate, and maintain the creative vision and experience pillars for the title
Lead and mentor game design teams, providing creative direction and feedback to ensure alignment with product vision
Collaborate with Product Development and Publishing to align creative decisions with roadmap, audience strategy, and business goals
Review and validate major gameplay features, systems, content, and design deliverables
Balance creative ambition with scope, technology, timelines, and production realities
Use player feedback, research, market insights, and product data to inform design decisions
Represent creative vision to senior leadership, stakeholders, and external partners
Foster a collaborative culture encouraging innovation, accountability, and constructive feedback
Requirements
Significant experience as Creative Director, Game Director, or comparable senior Game Design leadership role
Proven track record shipping at least one AAA or comparable PC/console title in a creative or design leadership position
Strong experience leading and developing game design teams
Demonstrated ability defining and delivering cohesive creative and gameplay vision for large-scale games
Deep understanding of live-service development, player experience, and modern game production pipelines
Strong game design skills with experience using BI and AI tools to analyze player behavior
Excellent people management, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication
Experience with free-to-play games, multiplayer/tactical/vehicle-based games, or Russian language proficiency are advantageous.
