This recognizes "the individual or small group of individuals who are responsible for directing and driving an interactive game and its team through a combination of skills that include vision, management execution, and game design to create a cohesive experience.
This award recognizes the role of the creative director and game director - in guiding all elements of a title and shaping the final outcome of a game".
[1] Creative/technical Academy members with expertise as a game designer or producer are qualified to vote for this award.
[2] The award's most recent winner is Animal Well, developed by Shared Memory and published by Bigmode.
Ubisoft Montreal and Insomniac Games are tied for developing the most nominees without a winner, while Annapurna Interactive has published the most nominees without a winner.