DEVOTED STUDIOS BLOG

Devoted Studios is a production management company for external development in video games. With a mission to create equal opportunity for all talent globally to work on the games of their dreams, Devoted Studios aims to decentralize game development. We partner with 1400+ programmers, artists, and designers, from freelancers to small studios, all over the world, and not only match them to project opportunities but manage the production from A-Z.

We are seeking a Creative Director to lead the artistic vision of our projects. In this role, you’ll be heavily involved in pre-production, where you’ll develop game ideas, craft a compelling vision, write detailed documentation, and create engaging presentations. You’ll also interact directly with clients, presenting your concepts and ensuring their satisfaction.

As the Creative Director, you will oversee the overall creative direction, ensuring that visual and narrative elements are cohesive and aligned with the project’s goals. Your ability to guide and inspire the team will be key. Strong leadership, innovation, and communication skills are essential.

*This is a remote, full-time contracted position and we are hiring in Canada and Europe!

Major zones of responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of design including creative writing all the design documents, making UI mockups, charting user flows, prototypes etc.
• Provide game-design expertise working with the team to clearly define all aspects of the game that impact the end-user, including math, game play, interface, animation, sound, art style.
• Communicate designs with clear and concise documentation.
• Deliver clear and concise client’s ready product specs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.
• Direct devs/art teams to create quality gameplay features for the client’s IP.
• Develop UX wireframes for products using creative applications.
• Research and development into cross-platform development.
• Collaboration with art directors and animation lead to craft visuals content.
• Work with internal and external strategic partners to create products using the most current industry best practices.
• Serve as a liaison between the marketing and creative team and between the BDs and individual clients.
• Create and pitch game ideals to the clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with OSMs and BD on pre-production and project requirements.
• Training external game designers to perform on the project.
• Attend and lead playtests and be solution-oriented to the problem encountered.
• Working with clients to define and execute their product goals.
• Leading regular meetings with other designers and team members.
• Supervise and be responsible for providing structured project documents.
• Understand consumer needs and ensure that the elements developed by the team will contribute to player satisfaction and enjoyment.
• Attend and lead playtests and be solution-oriented to the problem encountered
• Communicate the project objectives, strategies, gameplay intentions are understood and that team members are working on the right elements.
• Actively participate in the decision-making process with stakeholders.
• Follow-up on prototyping with programmers.
• Allocate duties and follow the evolution of the team’s progress on game design deliverables.
• Supervise development projects.
• Create required project game design documentation.
• Pitch new features or proposals to the clients.
• Collaborate with BD on creating pitches and project extension proposals to be presented to the client.
• Timely Time Tracking.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of game design experience.
• Strong familiarity with successful game-development processes and pipelines.
• Experience of development tools. (Jira and Confluence/Excel, etc.)
• Experience with best-in-class game development in any capacity (art, design, math, development, production, etc.)
• Experience working with Unity or Unreal engines.
• Experience in creating and owning features for games.
• Strong ability to design and implement game systems.
• Natural ability for problem solving without outside direction.
• Well organized and can plan tasks for engineers and artists.
• Experience working with changing priorities and quickly adapting to new development requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in mobile, web, PC, consoles
• Experience in creating in-game economy and monetization
• Provide deep market analysis
• Data analysis of existing projects
• Team Leading

This vacancy is closed, but don’t worry –
our doors are always open! 🚀 Drop your CV at [email protected], and we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities.

At Devoted Studios, we are a codev studio specializing in production management and external development for video games. Our goal is to create conditions and tools to empower decentralized game production and provide a level playing field for global talent to contribute to their dream game projects. By decentralizing game development, we aim to create equal opportunities for all. We work in partnership with over 1400 programmers, artists, and designers, ranging from freelancers to small studios, located across the globe. Our role involves not only matching them with project opportunities but also overseeing the entire production process from start to finish.

*This is a remote, full-time contracted position and we are hiring worldwide!

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced 3D Animator Director to join our team!
As the Animator Director you will be responsible for overseeing the art team and ensuring the high-quality delivery of captivating animations for game development projects.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a talented and experienced 3D Animation Director to join our team. In this role, you will lead and oversee the creation of diverse and dynamic animations for a wide range of gaming projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of various animation styles, a strong creative vision, and the ability to manage a team of animators to deliver top-quality work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership: Lead the 3D animation team in the creation of high-quality animations for characters, creatures, environments, and more, ensuring that they align with the project’s artistic vision and style.
• Diverse Animation Styles: Bring expertise in a variety of animation styles, from realistic to stylized, to suit the needs of different projects and clients. Guide the team in adapting to these styles as needed.
• Project Management: Oversee the animation process from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Collaborate closely with other departments, including art, design, and programming, to ensure seamless integration of animations.
• Mentorship and Development: Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for the animation team. Foster a creative and productive work environment.
• Client Collaboration: Work directly with clients to understand their vision and requirements, and ensure that the final animations exceed their expectations. Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and gather feedback.
• Technical Expertise: Stay up-to-date with the latest animation tools, techniques, and industry trends. Implement and refine workflows that optimize efficiency and quality in the animation process.
• Quality Assurance: Review and critique animations to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality. Provide constructive feedback to the team to help them achieve excellence.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in 3D animation, with at least 2 years in a leadership or director role within the gaming industry.
• Expertise: Proficiency in a variety of animation styles, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work in both realistic and stylized animations.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of industry-standard animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, 3ds Max) and game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire a team of animators, with excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external clients.
• Creativity: A passion for storytelling through animation, with a keen eye for detail and a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with US-Based Art Directors: Work closely with US-based ADs to ensure the highest quality of production, ensuring all deliverables are on time and within budget.
• Project Leadership: Lead and coordinate efforts with the Art Director, Lead Artist, and 3D Modeler to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Quality Improvement: Continuously work with the internal team to enhance the quality of projects, implementing feedback and driving excellence.
• Change Management: Communicate in advance with the Producer if any Change Requests are needed or if the project is deviating from initial estimates, providing clear reasoning and justifications.
• Team Guidance: Provide guidance and support to the team to help them stay on track. Offer strategies to speed up production, optimize workflows, and solve any issues that arise.
• Process Optimization: Constantly seek ways to optimize production processes and reduce costs without compromising quality.
• Standardization and Onboarding: Support the creation of unified production requirements and streamline the onboarding processes for freelancers by developing design manuals and instructional videos.
• Proposal and Estimate Creation: Produce proposals, estimates, and templates to facilitate project planning and execution.
• Talent Sourcing: When new requests arise, review the talent database and suggest the most suitable artists for the production.
• RFP Development: Based on client materials, create clear RFPs for the Producer to send to vendors. Provide average estimates for projects and review vendor submissions, offering recommendations for the best-fit vendors.
• Documentation Interpretation: Interpret external documentation and feedback for the production team to ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Vendor Compliance and Feedback: Ensure that vendor submissions comply with Client Delivery Guidelines, Specifications, and Submission documents. Review deliveries, provide feedback, and confirm that all required fixes are incorporated.
• QA and Process Streamlining: Develop QA checklists for vendors to submit with their deliveries, simplifying the review process for Devoted.
• Freelance Team Building: Build teams of freelance artists across different disciplines and create internal guides to support them.
• Brand Development: Drive the development of Devoted’s brand among artists and the broader creative community.
• Skill Assessment: Design tests to quickly assess the skills of new artists, ensuring they are well-suited for project requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a 3D Animator in the game development industry.
• Proven experience leading and managing animation teams, with a strong portfolio showcasing your animation skills.
• Expertise in industry-standard animation software, such as Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
• Proficient in character and object rigging and able to create and implement complex animation systems.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, spacing, and weight.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot animation-related issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback and guidance to team members.
• Passionate about game development and dedicated to creating visually impressive and immersive animations.
• Strong commitment to practices, transparency, teamwork, and motivation.

• Strong and enthusiastic team – you will have the opportunity for knowledge sharing, learning, and professional self-development
• Interesting and challenging tasks – solve diverse and difficult issues, communicate with people within the company as well as with our partners;
• Convenient working conditions – remote work, the opportunity to build your own working day with flexible working hours
• А chance to work in a highly professional and dynamic team working with a wide range of International Game Production projects, attractive remuneration package, and opportunities to develop professionally.

Devoted CG is a new platform in Early Access that will transform how companies find freelance talent for game asset creation.  Our mission is to create equal opportunities for all talent globally to work on the games of their dreams. We are looking for an experienced games industry professional to work with us on rapidly growing this platform across the entertainment industry and beyond.

As the Technical Lead at Devoted CG, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the technological strategy that drives our platform’s growth and success. Your expertise in game development, technical leadership, and innovation will be instrumental in enhancing our platform’s capabilities, scalability, and user experience.

Requirements

• Leadership and Team Management: Proven leadership skills with experience in building and leading high-performing development teams. This includes recruiting, mentoring, and managing developers, as well as fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Technical expertise in a variety of areas, such as software development, cloud computing, microservices, and data science: Extensive experience with Symfony, Vue.js 3, and Node.js, including a deep understanding of their core concepts, best practices, and ecosystem. Proficiency in PHP for Symfony and JavaScript for Vue and Node.js is essential. Experience in backend API architecture and development is a significant plus.
• Operating a live product
• Full Stack Development Experience: Strong background in full stack development, covering both backend (Symfony and Node.js) and frontend (Vue.js). Experienced with related technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks/libraries.
• Architecture Design Skills: Ability to design scalable, maintainable, and secure web applications using Symfony, Node.js, and Vue.js, while following industry standards and best practices.
• Project Management: Experience with project management methods (like Agile and Scrum) and tools. Skilled in planning, prioritizing, and completing development projects on time, ensuring high-quality results.
• Strategic thinking ability: Strong strategic thinker with the ability to align technology initiatives with business goals. Skilled at driving innovation and gaining a competitive edge using Symfony, Node.js, and Vue.js technologies.
• Problem-solving and Decision-making: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, informed decisions, especially in the fast-paced and dynamic world of software development.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical people. Able to work well with cross-functional teams like product management, design, and marketing.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Commitment to staying current with the latest advancements in Symfony, Node.js, and Vue.js technologies. Willingness to adapt to changing industry trends and best practices.
• Quality Assurance and Security: Ensuring the codebase’s quality and reliability, including implementing security measures to safeguard against potential vulnerabilities. Given our platform deals with IPs and confidential information, protecting our clients and vendors from any breaches is essential.
• Broad vision
• Business acumen
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders
  

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Coding (70%): Focus primarily on hands-on coding, developing and implementing technical solutions that drive the company’s technology strategy forward.
• Team Management and Consulting (20%): Dedicate a portion of your time to managing and consulting with the technology team, providing guidance, troubleshooting challenges, and fostering collaboration to ensure projects stay on track.
• Aligning with CCO (10%): Collaborate closely with the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to ensure that all technical aspects are aligned with commercial objectives, translating complex technical terms into actionable business strategies.
• Technology Strategy: Developing and implementing a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the company’s overall objectives and goals.
• Technology Infrastructure: Overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s technological infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and data centers.
• Leadership: Leading and growing a skilled technology team, including software developers, engineers, data scientists, and IT experts.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborating with other executives and departments to ensure that technology initiatives align with business needs and priorities.
• Security and Compliance: Ensuring that the company’s technology systems and data are secure from external threats and compliant with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Technology Trends Monitoring: Keeping abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, and advising senior management on their potential impact on the business.
• Risk Management: Spotting and dealing with tech-related risks that might affect our work, reputation, or finances.

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in building and leading high-performing development teams, including recruiting, mentoring, and management.
  • 7+ years of proficiency in Symfony, Vue.js 3, and Node.js
  • Strong background in full stack development, covering both backend (Symfony and Node.js) and frontend (Vue.js).
  • Experience in designing scalable, maintainable, and secure web applications.
  • Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and execute development projects while meeting deadlines.
  • Strong strategic thinking ability with 7+ years of experience aligning technology initiatives with business goals.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions quickly.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Broad vision and understanding of business objectives.
  • Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

• • Strong and enthusiastic team – you will have the opportunity for knowledge sharing, learning, and professional self-development
• • Interesting and challenging tasks – solve diverse and challenging issues, communicate with people within the company as well as with our partners
  • Convenient working conditions – remote work, opportunity to build your own working day with flexible working hours
  • А chance to work in a highly professional and dynamic team working with a wide range of international game production projects, attractive remuneration package, and opportunities to develop professionally.