Job Title: Lead VFX Artist Job Location: Fully Remote or Portland, Oregon
Our client is made up of AAA industry leaders and are well known in the hardcore, Action/RPG Genre. With a studio size of less than 30 professionals, this team offers an open development environment where your work will make a tremendous impact to the games they are developing.
Currently they are seeking a Lead Visual Effects Artist to join their team! This talented individual will work hand in hand with our Art and Tech teams to bring our gameplay to life. You’ll use your artistic and technical skills to set the right tone in environments, create mood, atmosphere, and depth, and enrich the player experience with striking effects.
As a Lead VFX Artist, you will be proactive and self-sufficient, working with minimal input while also collaborating with all members of the core leadership team. We are looking for a candidate with an extensive professional background in VFX and a passion for video games.
Create new effects from scratch with strong visuals, functionality, and sense of rhythm that supports gameplay, as well as character interactions with environments.
Implement optimization techniques so effects run smoothly.
Organize broad VFX goals into actionable tasks, explore reasonable options, and independently collaborate with other departments to formulate a plan of action.
Establish a scalable VFX pipeline and collaborate with the rest of the development team to make the best game possible.
Develop solutions that consider all variables in a self-sufficient manner.
Requirements & Skills:
Strong technical knowledge and artistic abilities working with sprite type particles and materials within Unreal Engine.
Experience in offline simulations for constructing in-game effects.
Strong sense of form, color, timing, and composition.
Ability and desire to proactively take on a problem and work with others until a resolution is found.
Ability to develop creative solutions to VFX challenges that don’t have clear answers.
Time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
Current-generation AAA video game platform experience with one or more published titles.
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
Job Title: Lead Character Artist Job Location: Fully Remote or Portland, Oregon
Our client is made up of AAA industry leaders and are well known in the hardcore, Action/RPG Genre. With a studio size of less than 30 professionals, this team offers an open development environment where your work will make a tremendous impact to the games they are developing.
An ideal candidate would be an industry veteran with an excellent aptitude for both: artistic as well as multi-disciplinary technical side of the job. This person is both a tech-savvy Lead Character Artist who would establish technical pipeline for the department as well as an excellent Character Artist with a keen eye for realism.
Prototyping and executing efficient Unreal Engine character-centric workflows.
Establishing studio-wide full-cycle character creation pipeline.
Working closely with Animation and Technical Animation team to ensure department’s asset handoffs, and overall inter-departmental pipeline support.
Creating/overseeing character damage assets(dismemberment, damage geo+texture passes) and creating systems for managing those assets working closely with game design team.
Ongoing in-game/in-engine character art quality control.
Requirements & Skills:
Ability to work with a team of specialized artists and assemble/integrate in-to an Unreal Engine project full game-ready characters that are made of multiple assets (face, hair, cloth, body, accessories, etc.).
Ability to create highly detailed AAA cinematic-quality in-game characters from the ground up with focus on realism.
Superior communication skills.
Project planning skills.
Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine, Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter.
Experience of leading versatile character teams in GameDev industry.
Deep knowledge of human anatomy and practical know-how required to achieve cinematic quality characters in videogames.
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
Job Title: Lead Concept ArtistJob Location: Santa Monica, CA OR Seattle, WA
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WITH AAA GAME DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Company Description:
Our client is THE global leader of entertainment and technology. Among their key initiatives are interactive entertainment such as gaming, artificial intelligence, cloud services, film entertainment, and other internet services. Some of their best of breed International partners and investment companies include Epic Games, Riot, Activision, Take-Two and EA.
Our client is dedicated to creating a reliable, fun, and professional interactive entertainment experience for users through the creation of world-class online games. If you are eager to do groundbreaking work in a friendly, cross-cultural environment, they can provide unparalleled stability, resources, access to more than a billion users, and an international perspective.
Job Description:
Our Award-winning client seeks a Lead Concept Artist with a vision for characters and worlds who can really help us build a new world-class IP from concept to market!
Are you ready to create something groundbreaking, genre-defining and fun for years to come? Do you have an insatiable passion for video games and creating new ways for players to be engaged? We are looking for a phenomenal lead concept artist who shares our love for our medium. Come channel your energy into making an exceptionally fun experience and defining the great studio culture necessary to inspire minds to develop great video games.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the team to create inspiring concept work that visualize the vision and design of the game.
Create concept art that can be used by the team to create in-game content.
Produce a variety of concepts through all phases of production including sketches, creature designs, character designs, storyboards, marketing assets, and more.
Be able to think about your concepts in the service of the world of a new IP and ensure that your pieces seem born of an interconnected ecology.
Take an active role in the evolution of the game, working with all disciplines to understand the vision and design for the game and using that experience to inform concept work.
Requirements:
A portfolio of visionary and inspiring concept work you can show and talk about your ideas to the team.
The ability quickly deliver and iterate on concepts as needed by the team.
Take critical feedback and iterate on your work based on the needs of the experience.
Strong traditional art skills.
Experience with concepting creatures a plus
What is in it for you?
Create high-quality games backed by unlimited resources: You will be working to bring incredible game ideas to market, and you will never run out of resources at your disposal. You will be supported completely to bring next-gen experience live to players around the world!
Make a major impact at a global studio: You will be working on a key initiative at this Studio, building games that are hits not just in the east or west, but globally. The impact of your efforts will ripple not just through the whole studio group (2,500+ employees) but will serve as a blueprint for the entire gaming industry.
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
Job Title: Lead Concept Artist Job Location: Santa Monica, CA OR Seattle, WA
NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WITH AAA GAME DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Company Description:
Our client is THE global leader of entertainment and technology. Among their key initiatives are interactive entertainment such as gaming, artificial intelligence, cloud services, film entertainment, and other internet services. Some of their best of breed International partners and investment companies include Epic Games, Riot, Activision, Take-Two and EA.
Our client is dedicated to creating a reliable, fun, and professional interactive entertainment experience for users through the creation of world-class online games. If you are eager to do groundbreaking work in a friendly, cross-cultural environment, they can provide unparalleled stability, resources, access to more than a billion users, and an international perspective.
Job Description:
Our Award-winning client seeks an Art Director with outstanding art design skills who can really help us build a new world-class IP from concept to market!
Are you ready to create something groundbreaking, genre-defining and fun for years to come? Do you have an insatiable passion for video games and creating new ways for players to be engaged? We are looking for a phenomenal art director who shares our love for our medium. Come channel your energy into making an exceptionally fun experience and defining the great studio culture necessary to inspire minds to develop great video games.
Responsibilities:
Start with a player-first mentality, embedding an obsessive drive to know, understand, and serve the players who are engaged with the game.
Work with the team to develop and manage an art vision and production plan capable of delivering upon the promise of the game.
Keep up to date with the bleeding edge of art trends within video game development and evangelize ideas that will innovate both the player experience and the creative development of the product.
Participate in the hiring of the entire art discipline.
Responsible for the career growth and mentorship of the art discipline on the project.
Act as the key art contact for the studio, representing the project and team to all external partners and stakeholders.
Define and uphold art principles to ensure the artistic direction of the game is cohesive, inspiring, and with distinct style.
Work side-by-side with all directors and leads to take a multi-discipline approach to creativity and problem-solving.
Proactively identify opportunities and risks to improve the work of the team, the quality of the project, and studio knowledge as a whole.
Have a cross-platform mindset up-front and ensure that the art of the game can support an experience that can work seamlessly on different systems and form factors.
Ensure that the artistic direction of the game starts with a Live product foundation, capable of regular updates and malleable to key changes if necessary.
Requirements:
A portfolio of visionary, inspiring, industry-leading assets that demonstrate your artistic direction and capacity to execute on it within a game.
At least 8 years of professional AAA game development experience.
At least two projects shipped in a leadership position.
At least one AAA action title shipped.
At least one product shipped during the current generation of games (PS4/XBOX ONE).
Demonstrable, outstanding management and communication capabilities.
Proven ability to define and manage the artistic direction and roadmap for large-scale projects.
A team player who knows how to get the best out of everyone on the project and not just within art.
Experience creating assets in and shipping a game using Unreal Engine 4 a plus.
What is in it for you?
Create high-quality games backed by unlimited resources: You will be working to bring incredible game ideas to market, and you will never run out of resources at your disposal. You will be supported completely to bring next-gen experience live to players around the world!
Make a major impact at a global studio: You will be working on a key initiative at this global Studio, building games that are hits not just in the east or west, but globally. The impact of your efforts will ripple not just through the whole studio group (2,500+ employees) but will serve as a blueprint for the entire gaming industry.
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
Animation
Job Title: Director of Character Animation Job Location: Santa Monica, CA - Seattle, WA – Montreal,
Company Description:
Our client is an award-winning global leader of animation, entertainment and technology
Responsibilities:
Define an artistic direction for gameplay animation that supports our overall creative vision.
Collaborate with members of the leadership team to design unique, forward thinking and achievable animation intentions that celebrate player fantasy.
Push innovations in animation technology by staying up to date with the bleeding edge of animation tech (IK, FK, motion matching, procedural rigging, etc.)
Uphold animation principles to ensure the animation direction of the game is cohesive, inspiring, and represents the right balance between good looking motion and fluid player input.
Develop a network of external partners to contribute to project deliverables.
Participate in the hiring of the animation discipline and our studio’s growth.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and collective knowledge in animation.
Direct Mocap shoots
Requirements:
A portfolio of inspiring, industry-leading character animation that demonstrates artistic vision and capacity to execute within a game.
At least 8 years of professional AAA game development experience.
At least having shipped two AAA, action games in a leadership position.
Someone who can find the right balance between form, function and artistic style.
Capacity to iterate based on our gameplay direction.
Outstanding communication and collaboration capabilities.
Proven ability to define and develop gameplay animation systems (3C, Combat, NPC, ...)
A team player who knows how to get the best out of everyone on the project and not just within animation.
Bonus if you have:
Experience creating animation in and shipping a game using Unreal Deep-rooted knowledge of animation software like Motion Builder, 3DS Max, and Maya
What is in it for you?
Create high-quality games backed by unlimited resources: You will be working to bring incredible game ideas to market, and you will never run out of resources at your disposal. You will be supported completely to bring next-gen experience live to players around the world!
Make a major impact at a global studio: You will be working on a key initiative at this Studio, building games that are hits not just in the east or west, but globally. The impact of your efforts will ripple not just through the whole studio group (2,500+ employees) but will serve as a blueprint for the entire gaming industry.
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
Design
Job Title: Design Director Job Location: Santa Monica, CA OR Seattle, WA
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WITH AAA GAME DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Company Description:
Our client is THE global leader of entertainment and technology. Among their key initiatives are interactive entertainment such as gaming, artificial intelligence, cloud services, film entertainment, and other internet services. Some of their best of breed International partners and investment companies include Epic Games, Riot, Activision, Take-Two and EA.
Our client is dedicated to creating a reliable, fun, and professional interactive entertainment experience for users through the creation of world class online games. If you are eager to do groundbreaking work in a friendly, cross-cultural environment, they can provide unparalleled stability, resources, access to more than a billion users, and an international perspective.
Job Description:
Our Award-winning client seeks a Design Director with outstanding skills who can really help us build a new world-class IP from concept to market!
Are you ready to create something groundbreaking, genre-defining and fun for years to come? Do you have an insatiable passion for video games and creating new ways for players to be engaged? We are looking for a phenomenal art director who shares our love for our medium. Come channel your energy into making an exceptionally fun experience and defining the great studio culture necessary to inspire minds to develop great video games.
Responsibilities:
Start with a player-first mentality, embedding an obsessive drive to know, understand, and serve the players who are engaged with the game.
Work with the team to develop and manage a design vision and production plan capable of delivering upon the promise of the game.
Obsessively direct the intrinsic core gameplay to ensure that is fun, visceral, and addictive, and oversee the extrinsic metagame design to provide the mechanisms necessary to keep players coming back for more.
Keep up to date with the bleeding edge of design trends within video game development and evangelize solutions that will innovate both the player experience and the creative development of the product.
Participate in the hiring of the entire design discipline.
Responsible for the career growth and mentorship of the design discipline on the project.
Act as the key design contact for the studio, representing the project and team to all external partners and stakeholders.
Define and uphold design principles to ensure the design of the game is cohesive, systemic, and fun.
Work side-by-side with all directors and leads to take a multi-discipline approach to creativity and problem solving.
Proactively identify opportunities and risks to improve the work of the team, the quality of the project, and studio knowledge as a whole.
Have a cross platform mindset up front and ensure that design can support an experience that can work seamlessly on different platforms and form factors.
Ensure that the design of the game starts with a Live product philosophy, capable of regular updates and malleable to key design changes if necessary.
Requirements:
A portfolio of visionary, inspiring, industry-leading design that you can talk to at depth and explain how your personal creative process was key in its development.
At least eight years of professional AAA game development experience.
At least two projects shipped in a leadership position.
At least two AAA action titles shipped, one during the current generation of games (PS4/XBOX ONE).
Demonstrable, outstanding management and communication capabilities.
Proven ability to define and manage the design vision and roadmap for large scale projects.
Expert action game experience and knowledge, preferably within the FPS genre.
A team player who knows how to get the best out of everyone on the project and not just within design.
Experience prototyping in and shipping a game using Unreal Engine 4 a plus.
What is in it for you?
Create high-quality games backed by unlimited resources: You will be working to bring incredible game ideas to market, and you will never run out of resources at your disposal. You will be supported completely to bring next-gen experience live to players around the world!
Make a major impact at a global studio: You will be working on a key initiative at this global Studio, building games that are hits not just in the east or west, but globally. The impact of your efforts will ripple not just through the whole studio group (2,500+ employees) but will serve as a blueprint for the entire gaming industry.
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
Engineering
Job Title: Senior Graphics Programmer Job Location: Culver City, CA
Job Description:
Our client is a major motion pictures studio in Los Angeles, CA. They are seeking to recruit a Senior Graphics programmer from the video games sector to bring them into their CORE Technology group – to contribute towards graphics technology used in motion pictures such as Spider-Man, Men in Black, Ghostbusters etc.
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies.
Senior Graphics Programmer
As a Senior Graphics Programmer, this role is responsible for designing, implementing, debugging and maintaining graphics systems and tools for both real-time engine and offline use. Areas of specific responsibility include streaming, LOD, shaders, and 2D image processing.
To help drive and innovate future research into new graphics fields for example hardware ray-tracing. The Engineer will work closely with the senior team management as well as with other team members to deliver high-quality graphics features and solutions.
Responsibilities:
Graphics - feature development (design, decision, implementation, test).
Develop clean, efficient, and well tested code.
Debug, profile, and optimize CPU and GPU code.
Mentorship and guidance for junior engineers.
Research into future cutting edge graphics technologies.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
5+ years of C++ software engineering experience; including object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
5+ years of graphics engineering experience; including knowledge of modern graphics APIs.
One of more shipped application or game where you made significant contribution to the graphics system(s) / features.
Excellent math skills, in particular linear algebra and trigonometry.
Good knowledge of computer and GPU hardware architecture.
GPU profiling experience with an understanding of knowing, when, what, and how to optimize.
Excellent debugging skills.
Good verbal and written communication.
Self-motivated and proactive with excellent problem solving skills.
Good knowledge of shader programming languages.
Experience with compute shaders.
Experience with DirectX12 and/or Vulkan as well as other modern graphics or compute APIs.
Good knowledge of Virtual Reality rendering techniques.
Passionate about computer graphics and low-level hardware.
Experience with point cloud and volumetric data rendering techniques (desired).
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
Job Title: Senior Server Programmer Job Location: Santa Monica, CA
Job Description:
Our client is THE global leader of gaming entertainment and technology. Among their key initiatives are interactive entertainment such as gaming, artificial intelligence, cloud services, film entertainment, and other internet services. Some of their best of breed International partners and investment companies include Epic Games, Riot, Activision, Take-Two and EA.
Our client is dedicated to creating a reliable, fun, and professional interactive entertainment experience for users through the creation of world class online games. If you are eager to do groundbreaking work in a friendly, cross-cultural environment, they can provide unparalleled stability, resources, access to more than a billion users, and an international perspective.
Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and passionate senior server programmer who loves constructing a scalable, stable, and secure ecosystem of services for players to enjoy. You will usher them through the entire multiplayer experience, from first login, through matchmaking, and then granting rewards players can use to customize their characters in the store.
You will work on our online-game backend technology in our LA studio. As one of the caretakers of the live environment, you will be a critical part of the team that launches the game’s services.
Responsibilities:
Develop and support of reliable and high performance online services, help integrate them into company’s products.
Work closely with Design to improve upon or create new multiplayer services.
Improve low level network systems to give players a great game experience.
Manage deployment of new servers and monitor operations after launch.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of professional work experience as Programmer, preferably in the games industry.
Direct responsibility for performance and functionality of certain server modules.
Shipped at least one AAA title, with responsibilities in server and database programming.
Strong knowledge of C/C++ and at least one script programming languages.
Understand different game networking models and the pros and cons of each.
Thorough understanding of server architecture and networking protocols used for massively multiplayer online games.
Strong knowledge of network and server security.
Experience working in Linux / Unix environment with debugging/optimization skills.
Pluses:
Experience with making multiplayer games.
Experience in Unreal Engine 4.
Passion for playing and developing exceptional multiplayer games.
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
Job Title: Lead Gameplay Engineer Santa Monica, CA OR Seattle, WA
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WITH AAA GAME DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Company Description:
Our client is THE global leader of entertainment and technology. Among their key initiatives are interactive entertainment such as gaming, artificial intelligence, cloud services, film entertainment, and other internet services. Some of their best of breed International partners and investment companies include Epic Games, Riot, Activision, Take-Two and EA.
Our client is dedicated to creating a reliable, fun, and professional interactive entertainment experience for users through the creation of world class online games. If you are eager to do groundbreaking work in a friendly, cross-cultural environment, they can provide unparalleled stability, resources, access to more than a billion users, and an international perspective.
Job Description:
Our Award-winning client seeks a Lead Gameplay Engineer with outstanding C++ skills who can really help us build a new world-class IP from concept to market!
Are you ready to create something groundbreaking, genre-defining and fun for years to come? Do you have an insatiable passion for video games and creating new ways for players to be engaged? We are looking for a phenomenal art director who shares our love for our medium. Come channel your energy into making an exceptionally fun experience and defining the great studio culture necessary to inspire minds to develop great video games.
Responsibilities:
Start with a player-first mentality, embedding an obsessive drive to know, understand, and serve the players who are engaged with the game.
Be an active participant and driver in the design of gameplay systems.
Evaluate systems to determine execution plans and propose alternatives if necessary.
Design and implement gameplay systems.
Extend the game engine to support the needs of the game vision and design.
Create super low-latency, highly responsive game systems.
Manage and mentor the gameplay engineering staff.
Have a cross platform mindset up front and ensure that the features of the game are capable of supporting an experience that can work seamlessly on different systems and form factors.
Ensure that gameplay engineering has a Live product mindset, capable of regular updates and malleable to key changes if necessary.
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in programming/engineering development.
Strong C/C++ development skills.
Several shipped titles as Gameplay Engineer.
Experienced in developing and implementing key gameplay systems.
An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related area.
Work well with designers and artists to implement the vision of the game.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Autonomous, problem-solving, and open-minded attitude.
What is in it for you?
Create high-quality games backed by unlimited resources: You will be working to bring incredible game ideas to market, and you will never run out of resources at your disposal. You will be supported completely to bring next-gen experience live to players around the world!
Make a major impact at a global studio: You will be working on a key initiative at this global Studio, building games that are hits not just in the east or west, but globally. The impact of your efforts will ripple not just through the whole studio group (2,500+ employees) but will serve as a blueprint for the entire gaming industry.
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
Job Title: Lead Unreal 4 Programmer Generalist Location: Culver City
Company Description:
Our client, located in Culver City, CA is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history.
We need you to bring your vision and passion to a team dedicated to reimagining music through immersive media and gaming. Leveraging our client's vast catalog and roster of artists, the Lead Unreal Engine Generalist will design and implement a new category of music experiences which utilize the latest game engine-based software and tools.
Responsibilities:
Lead optimization efforts for target hardware platforms, including streaming audio and video playback.
Engage in technical planning, design and code reviews.
Implement UI architecture, design and programming requirements.
Responsible for writing and distributing any tool plugins - must be an efficient developer able to rapidly prototype.
Assist in implementing client side multiplayer functionality requirements.
Responsible for making builds and maintaining backups of working builds.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of experience developing and optimizing real time experiences in Unreal Engine 4 (C++ & blueprints).
An ability to code and architect various core engine systems.
UE4 Multiplayer Client-Server networking coding.
Slate / UMG (Unreal UI Systems).
Experience integrating with cloud solutions such as PlayFab , AWS or Azure.
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
Production
Business & Operations
Job Title: Senior Manager of User Acquisition Job Location: Redwood Shores, CA
Job Description:
The ideal candidate has a passion for problem solving, experience analyzing data to identify actionable insights, and a strong background in building strategic omni-channel digital marketing programs.
This role will lead the development, planning, and execution of user acquisition strategies for game franchises such as Star Trek Online, Neverwinter and the company’s upcoming video game based on the Magic: The Gathering franchise. He/She can provide a strong point of view on how best to scale our ad campaigns, to bring in gamers and grow our business. He/She also understands the importance of analytics, and how to use metrics to optimize programs and demonstrate ROI.
Key qualifications for the role include building a strategic roadmap to success via relentless data analysis and campaign optimization, developing a deep understanding of our products and core customers, and focusing acquisition of targeted, qualified customers at scale by leveraging both technical know-how and relationships to drive optimal performance of user acquisition spend.
User Acquisition is an important part of Perfect World Entertainment’s integrated marketing programs. Strong interpersonal skills are required as the role will closely work with stakeholders across product marketing, PR, social media, data, platform engineering, and the game studios.
Responsibilities:
Lead the User Acquisition team in the management and optimization of multi-million dollar performance marketing campaigns across multiple digital channels and console storefronts (e.g. Facebook, Google, Playstation Store, Xbox, etc), optimized for return on ad spend.
Create a culture of relentless optimization across all existing UA channels while also leading in the experimentation and creation of new channels.
Lead and execute on various growth initiatives in the areas of user acquisition, SEO, re-engagement, re-activation, etc.
Own all reporting and analytics related to user acquisition and marketing, bringing leading analysis and insight to aggressively improve acquisition funnel and customer quality.
Lead the team in designing and developing internal performance marketing platform tools and processes.
Stay current on the user acquisition landscape, growth trends, best practices, and competitor strategies to develop new ideas and initiatives for growth.
Lead the development of ad creative and ensure production schedules remain on track.
Lead the research and evaluation of new user acquisition/growth channels.
Own cross-functional and executive communication and strategy setting for all acquisition efforts.
Manage a team that includes the Associate User Acquisition Manager and Online Marketing Specialist.
Requirements:
BA/BS degree in a relevant field of study.
4+ years performance marketing/user acquisition experience, preferably in the PC desktop and console gaming space.
Proven success managing and optimizing multi-million dollar marketing budgets across multiple digital channels.
Exceptionally strong analytical skills with the ability to apply business strategy to data analysis and recommendations.
Expert-level understanding and integration into the current user acquisition and marketing, analytics, and attribution ecosystem.
A desire to innovate on UA methods and improve strategy.
The ability to do both strategic planning and daily execution/optimization.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to sell one’s ideas and negotiate.
Passion for PC and console games a plus.
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
Job Title: Director of Business Development -Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions Job Location: Santa Monica, CA - Seattle, WA, New York, NY
Description:
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, negotiating deals, identifying new business opportunities, and executing on strategic partnerships that will contribute to the overall growth of our client. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful gaming companies in the world and make a significant impact in the games industry.
Responsibilities:
Identity and evaluate potential business opportunities in the gaming industry.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including game developers, publishers, VCs, investors and other partners to build investment pipeline and source strategic partnership opportunities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of partnerships and initiatives.
Actively participate in key corporate strategic planning processes, working across businesses and functions to frame the corporate strategy and drive alignment and execution on key initiatives.
Develop deep relationships with business unit leadership and work closely to support the execution of key strategic priorities for the different business units.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitive landscape to inform business decisions.
Represent Tencent Games at industry events and conferences.
Requirements:
The candidate should be based in North America (US, Canada) with proven track record from video gaming, venture capital, early stage investing or technology investment. Consulting or banking background can also be relevant.
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded and driven individual capable of building up a network in the gaming industry, confidently engaging with developers, publishers, and investors – someone who thrives on building new relationships and is not afraid of hustling and knocking on new doors.
Prior gaming industry experience is preferred but not required – strong passion for games is ideal.
A team player that also can operate an individual contributor, with outstanding written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, and people skills.
Comfortable with handling ambiguity and collaborating across different functional teams and departments.
Intellectually curious with a dedication to go the extra mile.
Conviction in your viewpoints but with the ability to think quickly on your feet and adapt to new data and market conditions.
Someone who is proactive and not afraid to roll up his/her sleeves and do the tactical work.
Ability to travel internationally to meet partners and attend conferences when needed experience working with international and multicultural teams.
To obtain more details or explore this job; please submit a copy of your resume by e-mailing: resumes@gamegrouprecruit.com.
