Head of CreativeAspyr MediaAustin, Texas, United States42 minutes agoApply**Please note that all positions posted for Aspyr Media, Inc. are in-person/in-office only; remote positions are not available.**Aspyr Media, Inc. is an independent, full-service developer and publisher for the industry's leading games. Over the last 25 years, Aspyr has helped nearly 200 games reach their next level across all platforms and beyond expectations.Founded in 1996, Aspyr Media, Inc. got its start in Austin, TX by bringing the biggest PC gaming franchises such as Call of Duty, Sid Meier’s Civilization and Star Wars to Mac. Today, Aspyr is a video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games. We find the world's best games and connect them to new audiences, on all platforms.Responsibilities:The Head of Creative is responsible for leading the vision, quality, and execution of all creative elements across Aspyr’s portfolio. This includes ownership of game design, art direction, narrative, and player experience. As the senior creative leader, this role ensures that every product reflects a strong, cohesive vision that resonates with players and supports Aspyr’s business objectives. The Head of Creative will collaborate closely with executive leadership, product, production, and development teams, as well as external licensors and partners.Essential Functions:Define and champion the creative vision for Aspyr’s games, ensuring alignment with company strategy, market expectations, and player engagement goalsLead multidisciplinary creative teams including game design, narrative, and visual development, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovationEstablish and uphold creative standards and processes that ensure consistency, quality, and clarity of vision across all titlesPartner with Product, Production, and Engineering leaders to balance creative ambition with schedule, budget, and resource constraintsGuide concept development, IP pitch materials, and greenlight presentations with strong storytelling and visual impactWork directly with external licensors to maintain brand integrity and push creative boundaries within existing IP frameworksEnsure player-centric thinking is embedded in design, art, and narrative decisions throughout the game lifecycleAttract, develop, and retain top creative talent across disciplinesRepresent Aspyr’s creative philosophy and vision in internal leadership discussions and external partner communicationsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Fine Arts, Creative Writing, or a related field12 + years of experience in creative leadership roles in the video game industryProven track record as a Creative Director, Art Director, Narrative Director, or similar senior role on shipped titlesDeep expertise in at least one core creative discipline (game design, art, or narrative) with working knowledge across othersDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional creative teams and build cohesive, player-focused experiencesExperience working with licensed IPs and navigating approvals with major licensorsStrong presentation and communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholdersExperience shipping titles across multiple platforms including console and PCComfortable working in both hands-on and high-level strategic capacitiesPassion for storytelling, visual worldbuilding, and immersive gameplay experiencesAspyr is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Aspyr are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Aspyr will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Aspyr encourages applicants of all ages. Create Your Profile — Game companies can contact you with their relevant job openings. Apply