Game Director (Toronto)

Game Director (Toronto)

04 Aug
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Jam City
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Toronto

04 Aug

Jam City

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.We are seeking an experienced Game Director to lead the vision, strategy, and performance of Bingo Pop, a leading mobile casual casino game. This role is accountable for the long‑term health and growth of the product, balancing player satisfaction with business performance while leading 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 will define the product strategy, prioritize investments, and make high‑impactPerks & BenefitsUnlimited VacationEmployer Paid BenefitsAdditional Flex Healthcare SpendingParental leave and Kin careRRSP MatchingCompany Events such as movie night, trivia, game shows & more…ResponsibilitiesProduct Vision and StrategyDefining transparent 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 OwnershipWorking 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 profitability)Monitoring performance against target and proactively adjust strategy to improve resultsTeam LeadershipEstablishing a high‑performance culture centered around accountability, collaboration and continuous improvementCoach functional leaders while removing obstacles and aligning prioritiesFostering an environment where creativity and data‑driven decision making co‑existPartner closely with central leaders to ensure alignment around game objective and execution prioritiesPlayer ExperienceUnderstanding player motivation and behaviorsImproving onboarding and progressionEnhancing social featuresReducing frictionIncreasing long‑term engagementGame CommunicationPresenting 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‑setNice to HaveCasual 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.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, & InclusionWe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Game Director (Toronto)
🏢 Jam City
📍 Toronto

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