Development Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
At BARB we want our Development Director to support our teams by inspiring them, championing good practices and offering a calm and clear presence when things get hot.
As a Development Director at BARB you will be expected to bring software and game development experience, curiosity, and flexibility to find the right solution for our teams to excel. You will be able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge of game development software processes and have experienced all of the excitement that game development provides. We want to feel the passion you have for communication and organisation along with the ability to reflect a calm, patient presence in an fast paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Guide, empower and inspire your team
- Support the planning and delivery of software
- Report consistently on your teams status and any risks
- Understand and communicate the relationships between the team, their goals and the wider project
- Find and support the best delivery methodology for your team
- Be present in meetings representing your team with clear and confident communication
Requirements:
- Provable project management experience within a creative industry
- Excellent understanding of a creative software life cycle
- Demonstrable knowledge of planning, scheduling and tracking techniques
- Ability to inspire and communicate effectively at all levels of a business
Our Global Benefits & Perks
- Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
- £500 annual Learning Budget — to spend on Learnerbly
- Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
- Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you've miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don't need to tell us why
- Birthday Present — £150 voucher or a charity donation
- Birthday Day off — to celebrate your birthday away from work each year
- Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
- New baby gift — £250 toward a meal delivery or cleaning service
- Remote Working Budget – for remote workers to get out of the house
- Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
- Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
- And even more benefits based on your location!
If you're based in the UK
- 29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we're flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what's important to you
- Long Service Days - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
- Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
- Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
- Enhanced Family Leave - Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
- Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
- Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
About us
Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.
We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh and Budapest and are happy to sponsor your relocation to one of these cities.
If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh, Budapest and consider WFH candidates.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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