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Senior Manager, Early Market Validation (Games)
3 months ago
Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.
About the Role
As the Senior Manager of Early Market Validation, you will report to the Head of Early Market Validation and play a crucial role in the validation process of our games, from their initial concept phase through to soft launch. This position is vital for supporting the development process, aiding in the assessment of games' commercial viability and their strategic positioning for a successful launch.
You will help create frameworks to validate our target audience, run creative tests, coordinate user acquisition efforts and help gather data for our development teams on the commercial viability of our games from our concepting phases. You will collaborate with game teams, marketing, community, research and analytics.
What You'll Achieve
- Contribute to the creation and refinement of a market validation framework, offering early-stage insights into the market viability of our game concepts.
- Collaborate with a team dedicated to effective game assessments, working closely with partners in User Acquisition, User Research/Playtesting, Market Intelligence and Community.
- Gain expertise in identifying emerging opportunities across gaming spaces, genres, and mechanics, and share these insights with stakeholders, enhancing our collective strategy and knowledge.
- Drive and coordinate EMV projects, including Research, User Acquisition and Creative Strategies
What You'll Need to be Successful
- A solid understanding of validation frameworks and the ability to effectively analyze diverse datasets to extract meaningful insights.
- Creativity in experimenting with and identifying new data gathering methods.
- Knowledge of market validation practices, including user acquisition, user testing, and market intelligence.
- Excellent communication skills to clearly convey findings.
- The capability to interpret and apply feedback from product teams to improve validation and assessment approaches.
- A good grasp of distribution, marketing, community, and product dynamics is essential.
- Integrity in reporting findings, maintaining honesty and transparency at all times.
- Eagerness to learn and a genuine interest in staying informed about market trends and advancements in the gaming industry.
Why join us
There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:
- We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
- We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
- Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming
Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.