Are you an experienced leader in game development with a strong background in design? Do you thrive at the intersection of vision and execution, guiding both a team and a creative direction toward the same goal? Are you passionate about Paradox's games and eager to help shape the future of Stellaris? Then you may be the one we're looking for.Welcome to the galaxy.As Managing Design Lead on the Stellaris team at Paradox Development Studio in Stockholm, you will be the creative and operational core of the Design team. Working in close partnership with the Game Director, you will ensure the Director's vision is understood, championed, and faithfully realized through your team's work.This is a dual role that demands both design ownership and people leadership. You will set the design framework, make day-to-day creative decisions, assess features in progress, and guide your team through the full arc of production, while also owning their professional development, wellbeing, and performance.ResponsibilitiesTranslate the Game Director's creative vision into concrete design strategies, decisions, and actionable goals for the teamProvide qualitative assessment and hands-on creative guidance on designs and features throughout productionOrganize and drive feature production: prioritize work, coordinate across disciplines, and support the team in delivering on scheduleAct as the primary point of contact for signed external partner studiosAssume personnel responsibility for the Designers on the team: hiring, staffing, performance evaluations, and structured career developmentCoach team members in their professional growth and hold them accountable to cultural and performance expectationsFoster an open, trusting, and high-functioning team environmentRequired QualificationsProven desi…