Game Director
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A leadership role overseeing planning, progress management, and quality control of game development projects.
Description
Game Directors lead the development team, handling everything from game planning and design policy decisions, production schedule management, quality checks, and coordination with clients and publishers. They analyze market trends and player needs to create engaging game experiences while successfully managing projects within budget, personnel, and deadline constraints.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected with the expansion of the game market. Adaptability to new technologies such as VR/AR and cloud gaming is required.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Creative / Excellent Communication Skills / Has Leadership / Patient
Work Style
Flex Time / Fully Remote / Office-based / Project-based / Team Development
Career Path
Game Planner → Assistant Director → Game Director → Game Producer → Studio Manager
Required Skills
Basic Programming / Communication Skills / Game Design Document Creation / Project Management / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
English Document Reading / Game Engines / Marketing Knowledge / Prototyping / User Testing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to development environments and specification changes. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of coordination with teams and stakeholders. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create engaging game experiences. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To proactively propose plans and solve problems. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning and organizational skills are essential from planning to progress management. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high pressure before deadlines. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To unite and foster collaboration within the development team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical burden. |
Aliases
- GD
- Game D
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