Game Director (Toronto)

Game Director (Toronto)

04 Aug
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Jamcity
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Toronto

04 Aug

Jamcity

Toronto

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent for our talent team in Toronto. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment.PERKS & BENEFITSUnlimited Vacation*Employer Paid Benefits*Additional Flex Healthcare Spending*Parental leave and Kin care*RRSP Matching*Company Events such as movie night, trivia, game shows & more…*Only applies to full-time positions.We are seeking an experienced Game Director to lead the vision, strategy, and performance ofBingo Pop, a leading mobile casual casino game. This role is accountable for the long-termhealth and growth of the product, balancing player satisfaction with business performance whileleading a cross-functional team.The ideal candidate combines strong product instincts, exceptional leadership, analytical rigor,and a deep understanding of the free-to-play mobile gaming market. As Game Director, you willdefine the product strategy, prioritize investments, and make high-impactProduct Vision and StrategyOwn the long-term product vision and strategic roadmap including:Defining clear quarterly and annual objectives aligned with the company and studio goalsIdentifying growth opportunities through feature innovation, content expansion, economy improvements, and player experience enhancementsBalancing short-term business performance with long-term franchise healthLive Operations LeadershipLead LiveOps strategy, including events, promotions, content cadence, economy management and feature launches.Ensure liveops delivers engaging player experiences while maximizing retention and monetizationContinuously optimize the player lifecycle through experimentation and data-driven decision makingMonitor industry trends and the competitor landscape to evolve our thinking and roadmapBusiness OwnershipOwn the games overall business performance, including:Working closely with studio & executive leadership to set annual revenue and budget goalsManaging key KPI’s and metrics (revenue, bookings, DAU/MAU, Retention,



monetization and overall game profitabilityMonitoring performance against target and proactively adjust strategy to improve resultsTeam LeadershipLead and inspire a multidisciplinary development team by:Establishing a high-performance culture centered around accountability, collaboration and continuous improvementCoach functional leaders while removing obstacles and aligning prioritiesFostering an setting where creativity and data-driven decision making co-existPartner closely with central leaders to ensure alignment around game objective and execution prioritiesPlayer ExperienceLead and manage with a player first mindset and champion the player experience by:Understanding player motivation and behaviorsImproving onboarding and progressionEnhancing social featuresReducing frictionIncreasing long term engagementGame CommunicationRepresent the game to internal and external partners, including:Presenting product strategy, performance, and roadmap to executive leadershipClearly communicating risks, opportunities, investment needs, and strategic recommendationsRepresenting the game during portfolio reviews and business planning cyclesRequirements5+ years in mobile free to play gaming3+ years leading a live mobile game or product teamExperience owning or significantly influencing a P&LStrong understanding of LiveOps strategyExperience with free-to-play economies and monetizationProven ability to improve engagement and revenue through product innovationExcellent communication and leadership skillsStrong analytical and data-driven mind-setPreferredCasual casino or social casino experienceExperience managing Bingo or card-based gamesExperience scaling mature live-service gamesFamiliarity with experimentation frameworks and A/B testingExperience collaborating with User Acquisition and CRM teamsExperienced a full production from inception to live-ops of a high-profile f2p casual game.Ability to prototype and demonstrate ideas is a huge plus.We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.ABOUT JAM CITYJam City is a leading entertainment studio with a proven track record of creating some of the world’s most beloved casual puzzle and story-driven mobile games. As the creative force behind fan-favorite, award-winning titles such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Cookie Jam and Panda Pop, Jam City develops engaging and dynamic games that become an enduring part of our players’ lives. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of studios and talent. For more information, please visit www.Jamcity.Com.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Game Director (Toronto)
🏢 Jamcity
📍 Toronto

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