Monetization Director

Company Description

Have you ever been responsible for the monetization strategy/roadmap of free-to-play mobile games? Would you like to level it up to a studio-level? If so, this Monetization Director role is for you! You will be a manager of a team of Product Managers, Game Economy Designers & Data Analysts. This role aims to boost KPIs related to engagement & monetization on a worldwide level.

Estimated start date: 2023 Q1

About Gameloft Hungary:

Our studio has been operating in Budapest for 10 years, and our goal is to develop casual and mid-core mobile games that bring relaxation and fun to millions of users on a daily basis. Until now we worked on games like Iron Man 3, City Mania and Dragon Mania Legends. The latter is one of Gameloft's most successful projects, with well over 100 million downloads!

What can you expect from us?

• We are an 80-person game development studio in downtown Budapest

• We have diverse backgrounds and we all love to work on games and share ideas with each other

• You would work in a small agile team of 4-5 brilliant professionals where everybody’s inputs are valued

• The team will be international, we have several foreign colleagues

• Exercising your creativity when solving tasks is much appreciated

What are you working on?

• Genres: Casual
• Platforms: Mobile

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Collaborate with all key stakeholders (Lead Designers, Lead Producers, Lead PM, Marketing) to define the product roadmap and long-term vision for the full studio

• Approve the product & acquisition strategy of the games to ensure targets are met

• Review systems, balancing and pricing of virtual goods in the different game economies

• Be a contact point for external stakeholders and raise the business profile of the studio’s games through the whole organization

• AB test, research and analyze data to improve performance and support key game decisions

• Hire, mentor and retain your team to reach their objectives & focus on the right KPIs

• Evangelize best in class monetization systems & references, and share these across all teams

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• At least 5 years of experience in Games, preferably in product oriented roles

• Experience in managing teams

• Have worked on at least 2 different tiles, one of them a Live Game operated as a service

• Exceptional analytical & data modelling skills; and full proficiency of Excel/PowerPoint

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics or a related field; Master is a plus

• Deep knowledge of top grossing games and F2P mechanics as a whole

• Complete fluency in English, both written and orally

You are a great fit for this role if you are:

• Passionate for games on any platform, and mobile games in particular!

• Result-driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Able to think on your feet and highly organized

• At ease analyzing large data sets & providing actionable insights

• A team-player, able to teach, negotiate and communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary team

• A creative person with clear data-driven decisions

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Our office is in the downtown area, Boráros Square. It is on the Pest side of the Petofi bridge, and can be easily reached by public transport

• We have a flexible work schedule that can fit in most of your requirements 

• Never go to work on your birthday (you get extra leave for that day)

• We value health, which is why all our employees benefit from a private health insurance plan. This includes free access to an unlimited number of specialist appointments, an annual health screenings, as well as flu vaccinations

• Every summer we have a studio wide team building activity

• Coffee and tea are always at your disposal in the office

• We have an Employee Assistance Program (legal, financial, life management and mental health services)

• You'll also get a fitness pass which gives you access to all Life1 venues in the city