Microsoft want Creative Director for Natal's new "gaming category"

This person will "define and drive" their vision for Xbox 360. They call it a "phenomenal and rare opportunity" to help start a new gaming product.

Here's the full blurb, courtesy of superannuation's super sleuthing skills.

Microsoft Game Studios (MGS) is looking for a Creative Director to help develop a new gaming category for the Xbox 360 Natal program. This is a phenomenal and rare opportunity to help start a new and innovative gaming product and service while using your creativity to shape it from the very beginning!

The Creative Director will be part of the core team to help define and drive a vision while providing a source of inspiration, leadership, creative focus, and most importantly, is a guiding light for the project team. Boundless imagination is balanced with a deep understanding of the game development process; the ability to ideate is combined with the communication skills to concisely direct the creative efforts for the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Creative Director, you will work with the Executive Producer and other team leads to define the game vision and execute on that vision with excellence.

o Direct the tone and timber of the project with an eye towards compelling character development, visionary narrative progression, and addictive gameplay

o Collaborate with game play designers, story writers, game writers, and said external luminary to deliver on a unique gaming experience

o Set clear creative goals and deliverables; lead and focus efforts across the design team to ensure a cohesive experience across the game and service

o Anticipate threats to quality and innovation and work effectively with the team leads to mitigate

What do you think about Project Natal creating its very own 'gaming category'? It's due out on Xbox 360 this upcoming holiday season, with Sony's motion 'Arc' arriving in fall.