Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is at the forefront of the gaming industry, crafting unforgettable experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. We're a dynamic, independent studio of over 1200 passionate employees, with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and in the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). Our day to day revolves around two core business focuses: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants like Disney, Sony, Activision, and Nintendo, delivering exceptional work-for-hire development and pioneering immersive location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes our creative limits, with our signature IPs, including the iconic Dead by Daylight. Join us and be a part of the future of interactive entertainment!
At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in giving everyone a fair shot. We embrace a diverse and creative environment where everyone is celebrated. We value folks of all ages, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, disability, or any other protected characteristics as per applicable law.
In this role, you will: Own and champion the long-term creative vision of 7 Days to Die across all aspects of the player experience. Align Design, Art, Narrative, Production, and other disciplines behind a cohesive and compelling survival game vision. Drive creative decision-making to ensure consistency across gameplay systems, progression, world-building, and player engagement. Inspire teams through clear communication, strong creative leadership, and effective stakeholder alignment. Identify opportunities to innovate within the survival genre while respecting the franchise's identity and community expectations. Represent the game's creative vision internally and externally.
What we are looking for: 15+ years of experience in game development, including multiple shipped AAA or high-quality PC/console titles. Proven experience as a Creative Director, Design Director, or equivalent role with ownership of a complete game's vision and direction. Strong knowledge of current market trends, player behaviours, live-service considerations, and commercially successful titles within the survival genre. Strong expertise in survival games and a deep understanding of player motivations, progression systems, and emergent gameplay. Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities capable of translating complex creative concepts into actionable direction. Demonstrated success influencing multidisciplinary teams and navigating complex organizational environments.
In this role, you will: • Champion and carry the long-term creative vision of 7 Days to Die across the entire player experience;• Align the Design, Art, Narrative, Production and other disciplines around a cohesive and compelling survival game vision;• Guide creative decisions to ensure consistency across gameplay systems, progression, world-building and player engagement;• Inspire teams through clear communication, strong creative leadership and effective stakeholder alignment;• Identify opportunities for innovation within the survival genre while respecting the franchise's identity and community expectations;• Represent the game's creative vision internally and externally.
What we are looking for: • More than 15 years of experience in video game development, including shipping several AAA or high-quality titles on PC and consoles;• Proven experience as a Creative Director, Design Director or in an equivalent role with full responsibility for the vision and direction of a game;• Excellent knowledge of current market trends, player behaviours, live service challenges and successful titles in the survival genre;• In-depth expertise in survival games and an excellent understanding of player motivations, progression systems and emergent gameplay;• Excellent communication, presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn complex creative concepts into concrete, actionable direction;• Demonstrated success in influencing multidisciplinary teams and managing complex organizational environments.
Ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge video game development? Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour Interactive is a major player in the gaming industry, creating unforgettable experiences on PC, console and mobile. We are a dynamic independent studio with over 1,200 passionate employees, and we have studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Rotterdam (Behaviour Rotterdam) and the UK (Behaviour UK–North & South). We focus on two main areas: Services and Original Games. Our Services team collaborates with gaming and entertainment giants such as Disney, Sony, Activision and Nintendo, delivering top-tier work-for-hire development and innovating in location-based entertainment (LBE). Meanwhile, our Original Games unit pushes the limits of our creativity with our iconic IPs, such as the famous Dead by Daylight. Join us and be part of the future of interactive entertainment!
At Behaviour Interactive, we believe in equal opportunity for everyone and celebrate the diversity of people, perspectives and ideas. It is therefore important for us to work with talent from all backgrounds, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.