As the Studio Director for our Montreal Co-Development Team, you will lead and manage an internal creative studio supporting multiple video game studios within our organization. You will be responsible for fostering a collaborative culture, building great partnerships with other studios and achieving operational excellence across various game development projects. This role requires a dynamic, strategic, and innovative leader who can build and guide teams, manage resources effectively, and maintain alignment with organizational objectives.
What you'll do - Develop and execute a clear strategic vision for the Co-Development Studio aligned with overall organizational goals.
- Drive effective cross-studio collaboration, ensuring alignment on project timelines, resource allocation, and build an outstanding studio from the ground up.
- Oversee daily operations, budgeting, resource allocation, and project scheduling.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards.
- Continually optimize internal processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high performing studio leadership group.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and encourage professional growth.
- Set the culture for the studio and build a great working environment for all.
- Maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating studio capabilities, progress, and challenges.
- Act as a liaison between the Co-Development team and supported video game studios, facilitating productive dialogue and cooperation.
- Manage the studio's profit and loss (P&L), ensuring fiscal responsibility, profitability, and growth.
- Collaborate with finance and operations teams to accurately forecast, budget, and report financial performance.
What you'll bring- Minimum 10 years of experience in the video game industry with at least 10years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record in studio/functional team management, team leadership, and budgeting.
- Exceptional strategic, operational, and financial acumen.
- Deep understanding of video game development processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build and maintain effective relationships across diverse teams.
- Demonstrated experience in fostering innovative and collaborative cultures.
- Inspirational leader with strong strategic vision
- Collaborative, approachable, and a trusted mentor
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Resilient and able to navigate change and uncertainty effectively.
Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:
- Health & Wellness
- Time Off to Recharge
- Financial Well-being
- Life & Family Support
- Volunteer and Community Initiatives
- Learning & Development
- Exclusive Perks
