Associate Creative Director shaping digital campaigns and AI - first web experiences for Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud. Leading design systems, creative production, and digital design teams.
About the role
- Studio Creative Director driving creative vision and game concepts at Smoking Gun Interactive. Leading a high-performing team to create marketable, immersive gaming experiences in Vancouver.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Studio Head on product strategy;
- Create and pitch new game concepts to the studio head and clients that are cohesive, innovative, within constraints and meet market and financial outcomes;
- Partner closely with Production and other disciplines to balance creative ambition with scope, schedule, and resources
- Communicate the creative vision and inspire the team to create games they can be proud of;
- Ensure a cohesive player experience across gameplay, art style, narrative, UX, and audio;
- Champion originality, clarity, emotional impact and audience focus in all creative decisions.
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing creative culture;
- Provide clear feedback, direction, and support to help teams do their best work;
- Review designs, prototypes, builds, art, scripts, and UX flows regularly.
- Participate in playtests and provide actionable, player-focused feedback.
- Contribute directly where needed (concepting, vision decks, narrative beats, high-level design guidance);
- Collaborate with Studio Head and Studio leadership on studio strategy;
- Maintain a consistent quality bar across all creative outputs;
- Ensure player experience, accessibility, and usability are considered from early development through launch;
- Identify creative risks early and guide teams toward strong solutions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in a Creative Leadership role on mobile, PC or console products;
- 4+ years as a Creative Director with at least one game conceptualized, shipped and commercially successful;
- Taken games all the way from initial concept to live operations and live support;
- An ego-free approach to leadership. You know how to champion an idea while remaining receptive to feedback from the Studio Head, clients, and your production partners who manage the low-level constraints;
- A strong pragmatic streak. You know how to shape a massive idea into a scope that fits the studio's actual capacity without losing its creative spark;
- A deep understanding of the gaming market, current trends, player psychology, and how to design targeted experiences that stand out;
- Masterful communication and presentation skills, with proven experience pitching and 'selling' game concepts to internal teams, business-minded clients, and studio leadership;
- Expertise in both Premium and Freemium game mechanics, KPI’s, and monetization strategies;
- Ability to do market research and industry analysis / SWOT;
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work well under pressure, short timelines and handle multiple tasks;
- A naturally self-driven demeanor, taking initiative when needed and demonstrated ability to work independently;
- Willingness to push the envelope and innovate within game parameters.
- Skilled in rapid prototype independently;
- Experience mentoring and improving staff skills is a plus.
Benefits
- 15 days vacation leave
- 5 paid days personal leave
- 7 paid sick days
- 5 paid parental leave days
- Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Extended Healthcare Benefit
- Dental Care
- RRSP/DPSP matching
- Training & Development
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