ABOUT HALFBRICK

We’re Halfbrick, the game dev studio behind smash hits like Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride! Originally from sunny Brisbane, we’re now rocking the remote work scene with team members from all corners of the globe. As one of Australia’s longest-running and most successful game developers, we pride ourselves on making games that people will look back on with nostalgia.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep passion for games and VR boxing, with a strong connection to Halfbrick’s mission and portfolio.
• Proven experience directing the creative vision on shipped titles—preferably VR, action, or sports-related.
• Strong grasp of VR-specific / spatial design principles, including physical interaction, player comfort, immersive design, and intuitive controls.
• Solid understanding of gameplay systems, combat mechanics, player progression, and what makes moment-to-moment gameplay feel great.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, able to align cross-functional teams around a shared creative direction.
• Natural leadership with the ability to inspire, guide, and level up creative talent across disciplines.

• Define and drive the creative vision for Thrill of the Fight 2, ensuring it aligns with Halfbrick’s values and delivers a world-class VR boxing experience.
• Be a hands-on leader and mentor a cross-disciplinary creative team of designers, artists, audio engineers, and writers—guiding creative output and fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment.
• Shape gameplay, mechanics, and pacing to balance realism, challenge, and fun, while making the game accessible and satisfying for a wide range of players.
• Review feedback and playtest results to make data-informed decisions and continuously iterate on core gameplay, UX, and overall player experience.
• Collaborate with marketing and community teams to ensure the game’s tone, visual style, and messaging are consistent across trailers, promotions, and player touchpoints.