Design Director

Design Director Apply! About Star Stable Entertainment Once upon a time in 2011, the founders of Star Stable Entertainment had a vision. They wanted to create a game that could make a difference. Although half of gamers are girls and women, they were under-represented in the gaming industry, both as characters and creators. We dreamed of an epic online world where tween and teen girls could share an amazing experience. And we wanted to challenge how things were done in a male-dominated industry. Fast forward to today, and our dream has come true tenfold - Star Stable Online stands as one of the most popular MMORPGs globally! At our HQ on Södermalm, our 150 employees are thrilled to continue to welcome players to the island of Jorvik, with its breathtaking scenery, beautiful horses, and magical quests. It’s wonderful to see that our dream resonates with so many players around the world, and we can’t wait to share more stories and experiences with them! The position We are currently looking for a Design Director to join our team. This person establishes and maintains the vision & standards for the design discipline within SSO. They are the primary point of accountability for ensuring that SSO's design team is working optimally with regard to personnel, skills, knowledge, processes, and structure. Responsibilities Establishing, communicating, and maintaining SSO's design vision, pillars, and standards Collaborating with the other directors, producers, and management to ensure that appropriate design standards, processes, structure, and prioritization are in place Managing SSO design as a discipline; ensuring that any skills or knowledge gaps are covered, and that design is provided with appropriate representation with regards to tools, pipeline, and similar improvements and prioritization Mentoring & developing designers in player-centric design thinking; the game industry & product development best practices; cross-functional collaboration; workflows, scoping, and personal effectiveness Assessing & ensuring the improvement / maintenance of the game's core gameplay loops, directed content, gameplay features, game systems, progression systems, and in-game economy & monetization The position includes management responsibilities with a focus on team leadership and development We think you Strong empathy for our target audience & belief in our mission and values; Established history of first-hand experience in a broad range of game design skills (systems design, interaction design, economy design, level design, quest design, core gameplay); Leadership experience on design teams within a Live game environment; Experience building processes, structure, and communication in support of cross-functional teams; The ability to motivate, inspire, and challenge team members; Clear understanding of a range of business models across varying game genres Exceptional communication skills Perks for joining us? A pretty sweet mission. We are developing the world's best horse-riding game for girls and we take that vision very seriously. We strive to hit that mark every single day. 30 vacation days (+ 3 additional squeeze days). A pension and insurance plan that mimics ITP1 and a parental pay top-up @90%. Health allowance at 5000 SEK per year. Hybrid working model - combine WFH and being together with the team at our new office located right amidst Södermalm GameDev cluster (Magnus Ladulåsgatan 65) Fitness discount of 18% at SATS gym + company workout classes. A dog friendly office! Bring your furry friend to work! Are you ready to be a chapter on this magical journey? Apply now! We can’t wait to hear your story! Department Design Locations Stockholm Remote status Hybrid