Head of Game Design Job at Van Kaizen (Manchester)

Vp, Marketing, Hay Day

An iconic mobile game with fresh momentum. Define what’s next for Hay Day. Hay D...

Location

Finland; United Kingdom , Helsinki; London

Salary:

Not provided

Supercell

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of B2C marketing experience preferably in the gaming, digital entertainment, consumer packaged goods, or e-commerce industries
Experience in casual and female-focused game audiences is an advantage
Proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar global marketing communication campaigns in a cross-functional environment via hands-on goal setting, digital strategy development, and integrated campaign planning
Experience working with a broad range of marketing functions (e.g. brand, performance, influencers) with a good understanding of the role of various functions and how they can work together to deliver growth
Broad understanding and experience working across media (UA, digital, traditional) verticals and media mix
Excellent strategic and leadership skills, but willing to get your hands dirty
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence and passion to collaborate and empower stakeholders across multiple marketing disciplines
Strong and encouraging people leader who understands how to build and lead empowered teams and create a culture of trust, ownership, and continuous growth
Growth mindset with passion for creative problem solving, innovation, and risk-taking
Highly analytical, flexible, action and results oriented, while constantly seeking out the best balance between art and science

Job Responsibility

Build a clear marketing vision and strategy, for one of the most iconic games of all times designed around the game lifecycle, product roadmap, and live operations
Co-create and evangelise a vision for the future of the Hay Day brand - both in-game, but also potentially across other gaming experiences, entertainment and consumer products
Drive business growth by designing and executing holistic, integrated marketing plans in close collaboration with other marketing stakeholders and teams, such as Performance Marketing, Brand Marketing, Creative Production, Community, Regional/Local activation, etc.
Key part of the game leadership team, partnering with the Head of Game and owning drive for audience expansion and new user inflow at a strategic level
Member of the marketing leadership team at Supercell, supporting the overall growth and development of the broader marketing craft and organisation
Lead and develop a distributed Hay Day marketing team, creating a culture of trust, ownership, and empowerment across locations
Drive and facilitate cross-functional collaboration and build trustworthy connections across Game Development, Game Operations, and other Marketing disciplines
Close partner with Live Ops and Monetization to ensure commercial success of the game
Design global marketing Goals and KPIs for all campaigns in close alignment with other marketing stakeholders from Product Marketing, Performance Marketing, Brand Marketing, Growth Marketing, and Community
Develop a deep understanding of the game and business, incl. existing features, product roadmap, and live operations. Coordinate global marketing efforts and drive alignment with the product and business goals

What we offer

Compensation and benefits
Relocation support
Dedicated mobility team and partners will support you throughout your move

Fulltime

UI Technical Designer

At Naughty Dog, we regard user interface (UI) technical design as a cornerstone ...

Location

United States , Santa Monica

Salary:

123800.00 - 154700.00 USD / Year

Naughty Dog

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of one year of experience in the gaming industry, focusing on UI or a related field
Strong coding abilities supported by a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or commensurate professional experience
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Lua, C#, or similar
Proven expertise with game heads-up display (HUD), navigation interfaces, inventory systems, and other player progression systems
Ability to work independently, manage workloads effectively, and meet project deadlines
Exceptional communication and teamwork skills, crucial for integrating into Naughty Dog's creative team environment

Job Responsibility

Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including art, design, programming, and sound, to realize and implement sophisticated UI elements, ensuring they align with Naughty Dog’s high standards of narrative and visual storytelling
Design, maintain, and debug UI global systems to ensure consistency and functionality across our game environments
Integrate assets, execute functionality, and conduct thorough testing of UI components to uphold the quality and polish Naughty Dog games are known for
Engage in technical problem-solving to optimize UI performance, improving the overall user experience
Contribute to establishing and optimizing our UI tools pipeline, enhancing development efficiency and creativity
Work hand-in-hand with the QA team to develop robust UI test cases, ensuring a detailed user interface that complements the player's journey
Collaborate with UI teammates, artists, and game designers to design systems that resolve complex user-experience challenges, pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment

Fulltime

Head of Studio

Join our client as a visionary Head of Studio to lead the creation and execution...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Van Kaizen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years in online gambling with a proven delivery record in game development
Experience creating and executing successful game development roadmaps
Strategic, organised thinker with strong project management skills
Solid understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and market trends
Familiarity with blockchain technology, smart contracts, NFTs, and cryptocurrency in gaming
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities
Creative mindset with a passion for gaming and innovation
thrives in fast-paced settings
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work across brands and countries

Job Responsibility

Oversee end-to-end game development lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery
Lead cross-functional collaboration with founders, product managers, designers, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative games
Define, communicate, and own the vision, goals, and strategy for game development projects
Stay ahead of industry trends, with a focus on Web3 and crypto developments, to inform decisions
Lead, mentor, and align a multidisciplinary team of internal and external contributors
Monitor released game performance, use data to drive ongoing optimisation, and refine features based on player feedback

What we offer

Flexibility of remote work
Chance to shape a growing platform
Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team

Associate Creative Director

We are looking for a football-loving Associate Creative Director who has extensi...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Footballco

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A creative portfolio full of diverse thinking and award-winning work across a variety of different media platforms
Extensive experience (8-10 years) working as a creative in top creative agencies
A passion for football and a thorough understanding of culture
Your finger on the pulse when it comes to both the creative industry and the global game
A great eye for detail and a passion for craft, and have worked as an art director or copywriter or hybrid creative
The ability to analyse content trends and audience insights
An interest in innovation and technology, plus experience working across digital campaigns
Excellent communication/presentation skills
Fantastic leadership and organisation skills combined with a can-do attitude

Job Responsibility

Conceive and execute ambitious 360 campaigns and branded content pieces
Co-lead our in-house creative department, helping oversee and creatively directing all briefs
Work alongside our ECD, CD, Head Of Production and Head Of Design to craft and deliver outstanding pieces of work
Partner closely with our strategy team to build authentic creative ideas
Work with our global sales team to identify the best opportunities in local market
Be part of the senior leadership team and responsible for making high level business decisions
Direct campaigns and productions to a high standard
Assume ultimate responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the end product
Ensure ideas can happen relative to budgets, timing, and capabilities

Fulltime

Casino Director

Our client is a fast-growing, crypto-native gaming platform building a full casi...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Van Kaizen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years in online casino / iGaming operations
At least 2 years at Head, Director, or senior leadership level
Strong experience across casino operations, VIP, retention, CRM, onboarding, bonusing, and player lifecycle management
Experience managing providers, aggregators, and game portfolios
Solid understanding of operational KPIs including GGR, NGR, LTV, churn, conversion, and bonus optimisation
Ability to build teams and operational structures from scratch

Job Responsibility

Lead the operational launch for casino operations, including onboarding, retention, VIP, CRM, bonusing, and the player lifecycle
Manage providers, aggregators, and game portfolios, optimising performance and monitoring key metrics
Build teams, processes, and governance structures from scratch with clear SLAs
Collaborate with game design, product, and engineering to ensure smooth integration of games into HTML5 and Pixi.js environments
Define quality standards, maintain technical documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance in our markets

Fulltime

Ua Team Lead

TapNation is a French company founded in 2019, specializing in mobile game publi...

Location

France

Salary:

Not provided

TapNation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience in a senior user acquisition role within the gaming sector, with a proven track record of driving successful campaigns
English native or fluent: excellent written and oral communication skills to present complex findings to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to interpret data and analytics, applying insights to optimise user acquisition strategies and performance outcomes. Be able to work with our Data science team on long term projections and break even up to 12 to 18 months
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
A proactive and clear communicator and a team player
Data-driven and Growth mindset – excellent analytical skills to analyze complex data sets to drive actionable insights and initiative
Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and changes while driving results
In-depth understanding of gaming industry dynamics, including key trends, player behaviors, and market shifts, allowing for strategic decision-making

Job Responsibility

Strategic UA Planning & Execution: Design and implement robust user acquisition strategies for each game’s vertical, that are aligned with business objectives, focusing on driving growth, player retention, gross margin and engagement
Data-Driven Optimization: Regularly review performance metrics across all UA campaigns and channels of each UA manager, make informed decisions and real-time adjustments to enhance campaigns effectiveness and player acquisition while educating the team
Collaborative Partnerships: Work in close coordination with Product, Creative, and ASO teams to ensure user acquisition strategies align with broader project goals and result in successful campaigns. Improve cross-teams communication and processes
Product & tools development: Improve the automation strategy and capabilities by working on product feedback and sharing features enhancements for the several automation, prediction and forecasting tools
Data Analysis & Reporting: Challenge and contribute to the development and improvement of the Internal BI, Data Analysis and Reporting dashboards to improve Strategic visions, reporting and help with Management decisions
M&A audits & Due diligence: Participate with the leadership team in the inorganic growth acquisition strategy across publishing, but also games & studios M&A strategy
Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Monitor the latest gaming UA, Growth & Creative industry advancements, technologies, and trends to keep the strategies innovative and relevant, ensuring the company maintain a competitive edge. In this objective, create and cultivate solid relations with other top gaming publishers and Head of and VP executives as well as POCs of all the main UA channels. Participate in industry events as panel speaker and representative of the company
Embrace Innovation: Explore and implement emerging technologies, channels, and methods to stay at the forefront of UA practices, continually improving acquisition efforts and campaign performance

What we offer

27 days paid time off per year (the company believes in disconnection in order to allow people to evolve in a healthy environment)
Remote policy: full remote
You can find us at Morning Pereire offices in Paris 17e (including fitness room) if you want to say hello

Assistant Coach, Field Hockey

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for th...

Location

United States , Providence

Salary:

Not provided

Brown University

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
2-4 years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level
Strong knowledge of the sport and player development
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Solid understanding of the sport’s rules, strategies, and techniques
Working knowledge of NCAA/league compliance requirements
Knowledge of athlete skill development and position-specific training
Understanding of recruiting processes and athlete evaluation methods
Awareness of injury prevention and safe training practices
Strong instructional and coaching skills for both individual and team development

Job Responsibility

Primary assistant to the Head Coach
Significant responsibilities in practice planning, game strategy, and player mentorship
Focus on individual player development
Serves as a direct line of communication between the Head Coach and student-athletes

Fulltime

Assistant Coach, Squash

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistan...

Location

United States , Providence

Salary:

Not provided

Brown University

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
2-4 years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level
Strong knowledge of the sport and player development
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Solid understanding of the sport’s rules, strategies, and techniques
Working knowledge of NCAA/league compliance requirements
Knowledge of athlete skill development and position-specific training
Understanding of recruiting processes and athlete evaluation methods
Awareness of injury prevention and safe training practices
Strong instructional and coaching skills for both individual and team development

Job Responsibility

Serves as the primary assistant to the Head Coach
Takes on significant responsibilities in practice planning, game strategy, and player mentorship
Focuses on individual player development
Serves as a direct line of communication between the head coach and athletes

What we offer

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here

Fulltime

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