Context

• Are you driven by the desire to unify artistic vision and gameplay innovation, setting the course for the future of gaming at Novaquark?

• Do you excel in crafting compelling artistic directions that resonate with gamers, using your leadership to steer creative teams towards groundbreaking achievements in game development?

• Ready to join the ranks at Novaquark as a Creative Director, guiding your teams across artistic, gameplay, design, and audio disciplines to forge immersive gaming experiences?

Why do we need a Creative Director?

We’re embarking on the development of three games (A to AAA) spanning various genres, from racing to action/adventure. Your focus will be on our AAA action/adventure project. We are in search of a Creative Director to helm our creative vision across all aspects of game development. Your strategic insight will bridge the gap between art, gameplay, design, and sound, ensuring a cohesive and compelling experience. Your leadership will inspire our teams, pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation to immerse players fully in our worlds. Your role is pivotal in crafting the project’s DNA, guiding artistic direction, and fostering a collaborative and dynamic creative environment.

Your future team

You will join a project with 40 people (Gameplay Programmers, Designers, Artists, etc.).

Our artists are supervised by Jérémie (Art Director).

Jérémie, Art Director, has over 15 years of experience in video games in Montreal, having been Associate Artistic Director and Senior Concept Artist on franchises like Dead by Daylight and Star Citizen. He specializes in defining a clear and effective artistic vision through artistic direction documents and is attentive to details to provide you with all the tools and resources necessary to achieve the production teams’ objectives.

Key information

• Accepting permanent staff and freelance candidates

• Availability: ASAP (if available 2 months later, do not hesitate to apply!)

• Location: Paris or Montreal

• Compensation and Benefits (France):

  💸 Depending on profile

  🌍 Full remote possible

  🏖️ 25 paid holidays + 11 RTT

  🍴 Lunch vouchers via Swile

  🩺 Health insurance via Alan, 100% covered

  💵 Referral bonus of €600

• Compensation and Benefits (Canada):

  💸 Depending on profile

  🌍 Full remote possible

  🏖️ 20 paid holidays

  🩺 Premium health insurance

  💰 Opening of a retirement savings account after the probationary period

  💵 Referral bonus of 900$CA

Your future impact

• Visionary Leader: As the nexus between artistic concepts, gameplay mechanics, and narrative, you’ll forge a unified vision for our projects. Your analysis and synthesis of game documents will be crucial in maintaining coherence across all creative fronts.

• Artistic Pathfinder: Charged with setting the artistic direction, your vision will guide the aesthetic and emotional tone of our games, ensuring they resonate deeply with our audience.

• Creative Catalyst: Leading and energizing our creative teams, you’ll assess and refine the game experience, capturing the project’s essence and evoking the intended emotions and engagement.

• Feedback Conductor: Providing clear, constructive feedback, you’ll align team efforts with the project’s objectives, ensuring that every element contributes to the overarching vision.

• Inspirational Mentor: Offering creative thought paths, you’ll empower our teams, fostering innovation and collaboration that enriches the project and propels our games to new heights.

For Players, your leadership will shape games that offer profound narrative and gameplay experiences, connecting with them on multiple levels and bringing them back for more.

For the Game, your visionary direction ensures a captivating and coherent world, rich in detail and brimming with innovation, setting new standards in the industry.

For Internal Teams, your influence will be a beacon of inspiration and guidance, cultivating a culture of creativity and unity among the various disciplines, driving forward the collective vision of Novaquark’s future projects.

Recruitment process

1. First exchange (20 min) by phone with Arthur (Recruiter): To learn more about your experience, your interests, and to discuss the job and Novaquark

2. Producer interview (1 h) via video call with François (Senior Producer): To meet our Senior Producer on this project who will present the job in more detail.

3. C-Level Interview (45 min) via video all with Nouredine (CEO): To share the vision of Nvaquark and its projects

Throughout the entire recruitment process, Arthur will ensure follow-up and coordination. Do not hesitate to send your portfolio in addition to your CV to showcase your creations!