Game Studio Manager

Join a midsized software company making mobile casino games as the Las Vegas Game Studio Leader. This strategic role is part of the company leadership team with opportunity to lead and innovate game development for this soon to be public industry leader.

The ideal person is an energetic and forward-thinking leader who excels in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. The role oversees the creative, operational, and strategic aspects of game development. As the studio leader, you will play a pivotal role in creating a fun and collaborative work environment, driving the success of projects, and ensuring a seamless workflow.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and inspire a diverse team of developers, designers, artists, and other professionals.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and mutual support.
• Support the end-to-end game development process, from concept to launch, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Experience in developing and implementing effective program management strategies, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define the studio's strategic goals and vision.
• Develop and execute plans to achieve business objectives, staying abreast of industry trends and market dynamics.
• Manage resource allocation, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for growth and improvement in studio operations.
• Uphold and enhance the quality standards of the studio's output, ensuring that all games meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
• Experienced in Implementing effective testing and QA processes to deliver polished and bug-free products.
• Facilitate clear communication within the studio and with external partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, finance, and executive leadership, to align studio activities with overall business objectives.
• Manage the studio budget, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key industry players and participate in relevant events and conferences.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a leadership role in a gaming or technology production environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial acumen related to budgeting and resource management.
• Familiar with agile development framework principles
• Passion for iGaming and a commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative products in a fast-paced technology environment.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful game releases.
• In-depth knowledge of the gaming market and industry trends.

Benefits:

• All benefits begin and are vested immediately.
• Zero deductible health care coverage
• 30 days sick time
• 17 vacation days plus 5 days off paid Christmas to New Year's and Federal holidays
• 4% 401k match
• Eligible for up to 25% bonus paid quarterly based personal and game team performance

About the company:

This four studio software engineering company is averaging a 25% annual employee growth rate. With a median tenure of almost 4 years, employees are embracing the opportunity to innovate and personally contribute to global hit games in the world's leading portfolio of games.

With no legacy or corporate entity to serve, this company is adopting leading technologies to deliver new and innovative experiences. Their games are achieving fast market penetration, high player satisfaction and superior quality. They recruit for attitude and aptitude. They believe the right people will employ their passion for gaming to create great product with minimal supervision/overhead which is the inspiration behind their distributed studio approach to growth. You owe it to yourself to see this amazing alternative to corporate and indie game development.