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Mobile Product Lead
2 years ago
Vela Games is looking for a talented Mobile Product Lead to help build our new Multiplayer Game.
At Vela we love games of every type, but we know that multiplayer, when done well, has a special ability to bring people together. Unforgettable moments are created through the power of playing together. It allows players to keep in touch with old friends regardless of distance, and to forge new friendships that will last lifetimes. Vela was created with these moments in mind, and our focus every day is thinking about how we can create impactful gaming experiences that inspire gamers around the world to play and win collectively.
We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of the core foundation of Vela Games; someone who is passionate about being part of an early tight-knit team laser-focused on building a great experience for players. This person is a mobile game expert, who will work with studio leadership to develop and implement a mobile strategy for our upcoming game, Project-V. This strategy will be executed under your leadership, and will see the game through development, launch, and growth phases.
If this sounds like you, please apply, we would love to speak with you !
What You Will Do:
- Work with Studio Leadership to build, develop, and implement a mobile strategy that will coincide with development of Project-V on other platforms
- Manage relationships with internal and external teams to deliver a quality game experience for players from conception through development and then launch
- Wireframe and spec mobile features, help optimize mechanics, and partner with the design team to influence the core roadmap
- Have a CEO-like mindset and own our mobile roadmap that achieves KPI goals set by you and Company Leadership. You will guide cross-functional partners such as game designers, UX designers and artists to deliver a polished experience that meets the product’s vision.
- Be an expert on the industry landscape and trends, to help us grow and evolve our thinking
- Drive user and competitive research to identify best practices and player needs on mobile platforms in different regions
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in game production and/or product management with expertise in mobile
- At least 1 free-to-play title developed, launched, and/or live operated (preferably on mobile)
- Enjoys working on smaller, agile teams in an entrepreneurial environment
- Aptitude and ability to manage a complex ecosystem with players in different life cycles and spend propensity
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Able to articulate the “why” instead of just the “how” and “what” to drive team wide alignment on product vision. Cross studio collaboration a plus
- Ability to deploy people where it has the highest impact, understand tradeoffs, anticipate & mitigate risks from afar, manage expectations & maintain high quality of deliverables
- Able to create & design experience that shapes positive player behavior
Bonus Points:
- Experience with Agile Development
- Experience with multi-platform titles
- Business, quantitative, technical, or design degree a plus
At Vela Games we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected & valued. We continue to create a culture where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive in a fully inclusive environment. Diversity & Inclusion is embedded in everything we do and we are dedicated to creating a unique and welcoming environment to all who apply and ultimately join our team!
Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to transition to full time in Dublin, Ireland at a later date. We Appreciate each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
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