Senior Product Manager, Build A Rocket Boy
Independent game developer
Job no longer available
Independent game developer
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create new and innovative entertainment experiences.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (MBA preferred)
- 3+ years of Product Manager experience in free-to-play gaming
- 5+ years of experience in gaming or gaming related industry
- Strong understanding of product design principles and user-centered design
- Expertise in monetization, virtual economies, and revenue growth
- Experience in live operations content planning and player engagement
- Proficient in market research methodologies
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to lead and collaborate with development, product, and marketing teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results
- Passion for gaming and staying current with industry trends
What the job involves
- Lead a strike team consisting of development, product, and marketing
- Collaborate closely with the marketing team on campaign planning and execution
- Develop and execute the product strategy, aligning it with game goals
- Optimize monetization strategies for player engagement and revenue growth
- Plan and execute live operations initiatives, working closely with the content development team
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with creative services, design, and analytics teams
- Utilize data analysis and insights to drive continuous improvements
- Provide elegant solutions to complex user problems
Our take
The video game industry is one of the biggest and fastest growing industries in the world. In this saturated market, it can be difficult for independent game studios to stand out. However, Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) is one studio that has made a significant splash.
BARB was founded by Leslie Benzies, the high-profile producer and developer who helmed the Grand Theft Auto franchise, one of the biggest and best-selling media titles in the world. This has lent the studio a great deal of media and industry attention. This pedigree (and subsequent financial backing) has allowed the company to attract some of the best and brightest developer talent too.
One of the studio's first titles, "Everywhere", has been described as an innovative “multi-world game experience”. This has set a strong precedent for the studio, which has already built a reputation as a disruptor and potential competitor for fellow Scotland-based developer Rockstar, which Benzies previously worked for. The highly anticipated MindsEye will be released via the Everywhere world in 2023.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
60% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2024
$110m
SERIES D
Total funding: $110m
Company HQ
Leith, Edinburgh, UK
Leadership
Leslie Benzies
(Founder)The former president of Rockstar North, and producer and lead developer of titles such as Grand Theft Auto.
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