Studio Manager, Lion Studios

Lion Studios is a leading mobile game publisher dedicated to helping developers bring their games to a global audience. Headquartered in San Francisco, our creative and strategy teams leverage their expertise to help game developers break through the noise and scale their businesses. Since our launch in 2018, Lion Studios has propelled 90% of its games into the Top 10 on the App Store and Google Play, with 16 titles reaching #1 on the US App Store’s Top Free chart. Many of our games have secured top positions in the Top 10 and Top 20 on both major platforms, collectively amassing hundreds of millions of downloads. Some of our hit releases include Hexa Sort , Found It: Hidden Object Games , The Superhero League , and Family Tree .

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Studio Manager to join our team! If you’re eager to make an impact and thrive in a fun, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Who You Are:

• 3+ years of experience in product/project management, business development, or a related role within the mobile gaming industry (experience in managing gaming studios is a plus).
• Proven experience in the ideation and development of new mobile games or apps, from concept through to production.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Onboard and manage gaming studios with diverse game portfolios.
• Identify promising games and studios in the market, and cultivate strong relationships.
• Lead the full lifecycle of game development, from ideation through to launch, ensuring the creation of innovative and engaging mobile games.
• Conduct competitive analysis of the mobile gaming landscape, including user behavior and key metrics, to inform the product roadmap.
• Align product development with Lion Studios’ strategic and competitive positioning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and marketers to bring game concepts and features to life as an end-to-end product owner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on mobile games with a proven track record of driving successful planning, development, and launches.
• Strong understanding of the latest trends in mobile gaming.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage with and understand both technical subjects and emerging technologies, and their relevance to the marketplace.
• Ability to clearly communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Previous experience in a startup environment.

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