Game Director (Ontario)

Game Director (Ontario)

18 Aug
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Jam City
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Ontario

18 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.

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…

Only applies to full time positions.

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

Responsibilities
Product Vision and Strategy

Defining clear 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

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.

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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.

About Jam City
Jam 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 .

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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📌 Game Director (Ontario)
🏢 Jam City
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