Game Creator (Director)
げーむくりえいたーでぃれくたー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Oversees game development projects from planning and formulation to progress management and quality control.
Description
The game creator director defines the overall vision for game development, overseeing planning, specification creation, schedule management, quality control, and more. Coordinates with development teams and external partners, manages risks, solves problems, materializes the creative vision, and delivers to market. Requires leadership to unite multidisciplinary teams, strong communication skills, and creative thinking.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the game market, demand for directors is increasing. Specialized direction skills are particularly sought in live service games and cross-platform development.
Personality Traits
Has coordination skills / Has leadership / Has stress tolerance / Strong sense of responsibility / Values new ideas and ingenuity
Work Style
Agile Development / Flex / Office Work / Remote Hybrid / Team Development
Career Path
Game Planner → Assistant Director → Game Director → Senior Director → Producer
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Game Planning / Project Management / Risk Management / Schedule Management / Specification Document Creation
Recommended Skills
Basic Game Engine Knowledge / Communication Skills (English) / Data Analysis / Game Design / Quality Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and negotiation with diverse stakeholders are necessary. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Essential to generate ideas that create engaging game experiences. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because proactive leadership to drive the project is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because broad planning abilities from conceptualization to progress management are required. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly resolve issues and troubles during development. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to withstand tight deadlines and budget pressures. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To lead the team while collaborating. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work, with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Game Director
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