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Business Development Director

Gearbox Publishing San Francisco Business Development team is looking for a Director, Business Development focused on strategic partnerships and game sourcing initiatives. We are growing our business development team and looking for an experienced and well-connected game industry professional to lead our partnership efforts in Asia. This role, based in Asia (China or Japan) will help Gearbox Publishing SF to establish, manage, and execute long-term partnerships with game studios, distributors, platforms, and media partners across the APAC region.

Annual Salary Range: $130,000 to $160,000

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and partner with independent game developers for publishing opportunities
• Recognize and establish new licensing opportunities for GPSF and evaluate based on license potential, profitability, and fit for the GPSF brand
• Own responsibilities of due diligence, and legal review of new business
• Partner with department leads and internal stakeholders to research, build, and maintain a product evaluation committee
• Establish and maintain relationships with key industry contacts in the PC/Console games space
• Identify financially responsible and fair deals with external vendors, clients, developers, and licensors
• Manage existing game partnerships on a business standpoint
• Research, assess, analyze and produce strategies and business plans for current and future opportunities

Requirements

• BS/MA preferred
• Proven record of success in video game industry
• 6+ years in the video game industry
• 4+ years of business development experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• International business experience and skills working in a multicultural environment
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Core PC/Console Gamer