Creative Director – World of Darkness

4 weeks ago

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Paradox Interactive Full time

Location: Full Time - Stockholm (Sweden) Office
Company: Paradox Interactive AB
Department: World of Darkness
Reports to: EVP World of Darkness

About World of Darkness

World of Darkness is the legendary, dark, and mature storytelling universe behind Vampire: The Masquerade, Werewolf: The Apocalypse, Hunter: The Reckoning, Mage: The Ascension, and more. Our setting has shaped decades of role-playing games, video games, books, live-action experiences, and transmedia storytelling. We are looking for a visionary Creative Director to lead and evolve our brand, ensuring consistency, authenticity, and innovation across all storytelling platforms.

The Role

As Creative Director, you will oversee the creative vision and IP development of World of Darkness across tabletop RPGs, linear media, video games, LARPs, and other brand extensions. You will define and maintain the core identity of World of Darkness, ensuring its rich lore, gothic themes, and complex storytelling remain compelling, modern, and adaptable to various media.

This role requires deep narrative expertise, franchise oversight experience, and a passion for horror, dark fantasy, and interactive storytelling. The ideal candidate is both a visionary storyteller and a strategic leader, capable of balancing creative direction with business needs.

Key Responsibilities IP & Brand Development

  • Establish and uphold the creative vision for World of Darkness.

  • Develop and implement long-term IP strategies across multiple platforms.

  • Align product development priorities with brand objectives.

  • Strengthen brand identity through marketing, sales, and licensing collaboration.

  • Maintain lore consistency while fostering new storytelling opportunities.

Creative Leadership & Strategy

  • Provide strategic creative direction to drive project execution.

  • Ensure brand cohesion across all media.

Tabletop RPGs & Live Experiences

  • Guide the creative development of World of Darkness TTRPGs.

  • Support the growth of LARP and immersive storytelling.

Video Games & Transmedia

  • Partner with game developers to maintain franchise integrity.

  • Ensure faithful adaptations in film/TV projects.

  • Maintain consistent canon across all mediums.

Qualifications

  • Experience in creative leadership within TTRPGs, video games, film/TV, or transmedia storytelling.

  • Strong understanding of World of Darkness lore and themes.

  • Proven expertise in franchise/IP development and narrative world-building.

  • Ability to translate a brand's identity across multiple formats.

  • Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with a focus on horror themes.

  • Experience working with licensing and external creative partners.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in tabletop RPG design.

  • Familiarity with LARP or immersive storytelling.

  • Background in video game narrative development.

  • Experience working with TV/film production teams.

  • Comfortable engaging with fandoms and communities.

Why Join Us?

  • Lead storytelling in one of the most iconic dark fantasy universes.

  • Work with a passionate team of creators, writers, and designers.

  • Shape the future of horror, gothic storytelling, and transmedia experiences.

Interested? Apply with your portfolio, CV, and a brief statement on your vision for World of Darkness.

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