Studio Management Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Lead and mentor a team of studio managers, assisting them in securing premium studios, fostering robust developer relationships, and achieving their objectives.

• Recruit, develop, and structure the team as the business expands, including organizational design and role calibration across various regions.

• Provide support for the business development aspect of the team's efforts and assist in acquiring and retaining top studios by comprehending partner requirements.

• Formulate and execute regional and global business development strategies customized for each market.

• Supervise the company's game pipeline, ensuring timely progression of titles from prototyping to soft launch while proactively removing obstacles.

• Manage the velocity of the pipeline and targets for studio signings.

• Create, update, and oversee contracts in collaboration with the TDS Legal team.

• Work in conjunction with leads from Game Design, Data, Intelligence, Product, and Growth to enhance cross-functional operations.

• Gain an understanding of the portfolio's profit and loss, clarify cost structures and attribution, and collaborate with Finance to ensure accuracy and identify improvements.

• Conduct regular reviews of publishing processes and key performance indicators, revising benchmarks and workflows as necessary.

• Translate evolving company priorities into actionable workflow and process modifications.

• Act as a representative for studio management to leadership, providing reports on team performance and contributing to the development of publishing strategies at the executive level.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in studio management, business development, or product/project management within the mobile gaming sector, including a minimum of 3 years in team leadership.

• Proven track record in building and managing relationships with external studios or developers, particularly in signing and maintaining premium partnerships.

• Practical experience with publishing contracts.

• Experience in overseeing game pipelines from conception to launch across multiple titles.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical individuals.

• Proficient in working with profit and loss statements, key performance indicators, and pipeline data, along with relevant tools.

• Experience managing across different regions, markets, and time zones.

• Highly organized and analytical, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• A vibrant work culture with a focus on collaboration and innovation.