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Edinburgh, Budapest, Montpellier, Remote

Development Director

Location: Edinburgh, Budapest, Montpellier, Remote

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.