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Creative Director
Department and team
Production / Design
Status
Permanent Full-Time
Location
Montreal, QC
About Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take-Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK - North and Behaviour UK - South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam).
The role
We are seeking an accomplished Creative Director with a proven track record of delivering exceptional, high-quality games. This individual will lead and inspire our teams, clearly articulate the project's creative vision, and ensure all game development aligns consistently with that vision. While not a managerial role, this position requires influential leadership across all disciplines, driving the pursuit of quality within established limitations and expectations.
In this role you will :
  • Clearly communicate and champion the game's creative vision across all levels of the organization.
  • Provide decisive leadership to keep the development team inspired, cohesive, and consistently aligned with project goals.
  • Oversee creative consistency across game mechanics, narrative, visual style, and player experience.
  • Act as a persuasive advocate and "natural salesperson," effectively pitching ideas internally and externally.
  • Employ strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills to unify teams and stakeholders.
  • Continuously track and analyze market trends, identifying opportunities to innovate and ensure commercial viability.
  • Hold ultimate accountability for the quality of titles, navigating within the project's scope, constraints, and expectations.
  • Interface with for clients, both internal and external, when talking about the complete game experience and any associated brands.
What we're looking for :
  • Extensive experience in game design with multiple high-quality shipped titles.
  • Demonstrated ability to clearly convey complex creative visions.
  • Exceptional skills in written, verbal, and visual communication.
  • Deep passion and knowledge of gaming, evidenced by a lifelong engagement with games and industry developments.
  • Current and comprehensive understanding of video game market trends, top-performing titles, and consumer behaviors.
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About Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,300 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained more than 60 million players across multiple platforms. The studio is currently expanding its portfolio of original IP with multiple projects. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Take-Two, among many others. Over more than 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK - North and Behaviour UK - South) and the Netherlands (Behaviour Rotterdam).
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