14 Aug
|
Jam City
|
Ontario
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‑impact
Perks & Benefits
Unlimited 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…
Responsibilities
Product Vision and Strategy
Defining transparent quarterly and annual objectives aligned with the company and studio goals
Identifying growth opportunities through feature innovation, content expansion, economy improvements, and player experience enhancements
Balancing short‑term business performance with long‑term franchise health
Live Operations Leadership
Lead LiveOps strategy, including events, promotions, content cadence, economy management and feature launches.
Ensure liveops delivers engaging player experiences while maximizing retention and monetization
Continuously optimize the player lifecycle through experimentation and data‑driven decision making
Monitor industry trends and the competitor landscape to evolve our thinking and roadmap
Business Ownership
Working closely with studio & executive leadership to set annual revenue and budget goals
Managing 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 results
Team Leadership
Establishing a high‑performance culture centered around accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
Coach functional leaders while removing obstacles and aligning priorities
Fostering an environment where creativity and data‑driven decision making co‑exist
Partner closely with central leaders to ensure alignment around game objective and execution priorities
Player Experience
Understanding player motivation and behaviors
Improving onboarding and progression
Enhancing social features
Reducing friction
Increasing long‑term engagement
Game Communication
Presenting product strategy, performance, and roadmap to executive leadership
Clearly communicating risks, opportunities, investment needs, and strategic recommendations
Representing the game during portfolio reviews and business planning cycles
Requirements
5+ years in mobile free‑to‑play gaming
3+ years leading a live mobile game or product team
Experience owning or significantly influencing a P&L;
Strong understanding of LiveOps strategy
Experience with free‑to‑play economies and monetization
Proven ability to improve engagement and revenue through product innovation
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong analytical and data‑driven mind‑set
Nice to Have
Casual casino or social casino experience
Experience managing Bingo or card‑based games
Experience scaling mature live‑service games
Familiarity with experimentation frameworks and A/B testing
Experience collaborating with User Acquisition and CRM teams
Experienced 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, & Inclusion
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Game Director (Ontario)
🏢 Jam City
📍 Ontario