Sports Interactive, the gaming studio behind Football Manager, is looking for Head Researchers with in-depth knowledge and research skills into specific women's football leagues or nations, particularly in Norway, Iceland, and Mexico. The role involves collecting and entering accurate footballing data, creating a network list and community of voluntary researchers, and providing detailed competition rules. The position is a paid freelance role based on output of services and quality of research provided. The company offers a flexible working policy, mental health and therapy sessions, contributory pension scheme, free onsite evening bar, well-stocked breakfast bar, regular events, access to physical and massage therapist services, gym membership options, fully subsidized healthcare and dental plans, free travel insurance, and a personalized football shirt upon passing probation. The company values teamwork, collaboration, and encourages personal growth and development. They are an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Committed employer.

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 We are Sports Interactive 🎮 The gaming studio behind: ⚽ Football Manager. Founded in 1994, Sports Interactive (‘SI’) became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA Europe in 2006. Based at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London, the SI team continues to expand as we bring our titles to an ever-growing audience across an increasing variety of platforms. To support our growth, we welcome the opportunity to connect with passionate people with the drive to match our ambitions and initiative to realise your individual potential. Reporting to the Head of Women’s Football Research, Head Researchers will require in depth knowledge and research skills into specific leagues or footballing nations.The Head Researcher role will play a key part in developing and supporting the women’s football database and team. It is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to work on a self-employed and flexible basis as an additional source of income during your spare time.We are looking for passionate experts of women’s football in the following countries/leagues:<ul><li> Norway</li><li> Iceland</li><li> Mexico</li></ul>Please note: The Head Researcher role is a paid freelance position based on output of services and quality of research provided. You must have the appropriate right to work within the territory you are based Key Responsibilities: <ul><li> Collect, collate, and enter specific accurate footballing data in a timely manner.</li><li> Create a network list and community of voluntary researchers which will assist in providing accurate data.</li><li> Provide detailed competition rules for all the competitions required so they can be coded as realistically as possible.</li><li> Quality check any data from others to improve any data that Football Manager has within the database.</li><li>There's also potential to canvas a team of voluntary Assistant Researchers to cover specific clubs within designated leagues or nations, but this will be assessed at a later date.</li></ul> Key Requirements: <ul><li> A huge passion for football, in particular women’s football.</li><li> Extensive knowledge of your designated league and women’s football in that nation.</li><li> Strong communication and organisational skills.</li><li> Attention to detail.</li><li> Excellent English verbal and written skills.</li><li> Ability to build and foster working relationships and networks.</li><li>A knowledge of Football Manager (desirable).</li><li>Football scouting and/or analytics experience or qualifications (desirable).</li><li>Experience working on databases (desirable).</li></ul> Benefits of Working at Sports Interactive: <ul><li>A flexible working policy to best suit you and your team. 🏠 </li><li>Subsidised mental health, therapy and coaching sessions are available. 😌  </li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary). 🏦 </li><li>Free onsite evening bar in the Sports Interactive London HQ. 🍹 </li><li>A well-stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees. 🥣 </li><li>Regular events in collaboration with our partnered football clubs. 🏟️ </li><li>Access to our on-site physical and massage therapist services. 💆 </li><li>Multiple clubs and societies to join e.g., book club and art workshops. 🫶 </li><li>Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella. 🕹️ </li><li>A range of Gym Membership options through our Benefits partners. 🏋️ </li><li>Fully Subsidised Healthcare and Dental Plans. 🦷 </li><li>Free Travel Insurance for yourself and your family. ✈️ </li><li>A personalized football shirt upon passing probation. 👕 </li></ul> What is it like to work here? We approach everything with passion, whether that is making our mark on the gaming and football industries or doing our bit for the world around us. We want to share that outlook with everyone who shows up to work here each day.  For us, talent wins games, but teamwork wins titles. Collaboration is the key to constantly topping our best. We believe everyone matters, no matter which part of the business you are in, so we encourage and support our people in driving your own growth and realising your full potential. But, more than anything else, we are a team. A team with a down-to-earth dynamic, that has a lot of fun doing what we do. And whether that’s technical tweaks or fine-tuning our creative process, everything is geared at producing the best game possible for our players. To do that, we need to be tenacious and move quickly, and not be afraid of switching things up. It is these principles that have enabled us to produce a game that has defined year after year, and that will continue to push us for many more to come.  Our flexible working culture gives you the opportunity to optimise your workload, with in-office, hybrid, and remote working options dependent on role. So, if you want a work/life balance, we are behind you. Because while we live to create extraordinary games, we know that is not all you have got going on. You can trust that we always keep things in perspective, fostering an environment where work can be more than just a job. We’re also a London Living Wage employer, boast one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry and are proud to have won the ‘Best Places to Work’ award by Gamesindustry.biz in their Environmental category in 2022.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from any relevant candidate irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.  SI is proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer, and we are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our studio has disabled access and facilities but please ensure you advise us if you require any other reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process.

Sports Interactive, the gaming studio behind Football Manager, is seeking a skilled C++ and C# programmer to join their Match Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving the match engine and technical infrastructure that supports the simulation of football matches in their games. Key responsibilities include developing and owning areas of the match codebase, designing and implementing complex systems, and working closely with other teams across the studio to continuously improve the look and feel of the match simulation. The ideal candidate should have considerable C++ and C# knowledge, professional experience using C++ or C#, and experience releasing a game using Unity Engine. Sports Interactive offers a range of benefits, including flexible working policies, subsidised mental health and therapy sessions, a contributory pension scheme, and free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella. The company is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from any relevant candidate irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.

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 We are Sports Interactive 🎮 The gaming studio behind: ⚽ Football Manager. Founded in 1994, Sports Interactive (‘SI’) became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA Europe in 2006. Based at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London, the SI team continues to expand as we bring our titles to an ever-growing audience across an increasing variety of platforms. To support our growth, we welcome the opportunity to connect with passionate people with the drive to match our ambitions and initiative to realise your individual potential. You will be joining a passionate and flourishing Match Team, who are responsible for the technological advancements of our state-of-the-art in-house deterministic engine which simulates and visualises football matches, and who care deeply about the realism and visual quality of the match simulation in our games.   As part of this team, you will be working with multiple teams across the studio to improve our match engine and technical infrastructure which supports the simulation. This includes working on our pipeline, tooling, automation, networking, as well as providing technical support for the teams that are responsible for our artificial intelligence, animations, physics, and graphical improvements to the match day experience.   Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop and own areas of the match codebase to maintain them across all supported platforms and drive their direction. </li><li>Design and implement complex systems and understand the impact they have on the wider match engine and experience. </li><li>Analyse, identify, improve and fix issues in our match code base to maintain our deterministic engine.  </li><li>Develop and improve our tooling and workflows/pipeline. </li><li>Work closely with our match AI, animation, art, graphics, and tools teams across the studio to continuously improve the look and feel of our match simulation. </li><li>Mentor and develop technical skills of more junior programmers. </li><li>Help more senior engineers and managers improve software engineering practices. </li></ul> Key Requirements: <ul><li>Considerable C++ &amp; C# knowledge. </li><li>Professional experience using C++ or C# as the main language. </li><li>Experience releasing a game using Unity Engine. </li><li>Experience of designing and writing core systems and game mechanics. </li><li>Ability to write clean, maintainable, and portable code. </li><li>A good understanding of performance and optimisation. </li><li>Very good analytical and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team as well as independently. </li><li>Knowledge of other programming and scripting languages. </li><li>Self-motivated with a drive to improve yourself and others continuously. </li></ul> Benefits of Working at Sports Interactive: <ul><li>A flexible working policy to best suit you and your team. 🏠 </li><li>Subsidised mental health, therapy and coaching sessions are available. 😌  </li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary). 🏦 </li><li>Free onsite evening bar in the Sports Interactive London HQ. 🍹 </li><li>A well-stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees. 🥣 </li><li>Regular events in collaboration with our partnered football clubs. 🏟️ </li><li>Access to our on-site physical and massage therapist services. 💆 </li><li>Multiple clubs and societies to join e.g., book club and art workshops. 🫶 </li><li>Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella. 🕹️ </li><li>A range of Gym Membership options through our Benefits partners. 🏋️ </li><li>Fully Subsidised Healthcare and Dental Plans. 🦷 </li><li>Free Travel Insurance for yourself and your family. ✈️ </li><li>A personalized football shirt upon passing probation. 👕 </li></ul> What is it like to work here? We approach everything with passion, whether that is making our mark on the gaming and football industries or doing our bit for the world around us. We want to share that outlook with everyone who shows up to work here each day.  For us, talent wins games, but teamwork wins titles. Collaboration is the key to constantly topping our best. We believe everyone matters, no matter which part of the business you are in, so we encourage and support our people in driving your own growth and realising your full potential. But, more than anything else, we are a team. A team with a down-to-earth dynamic, that has a lot of fun doing what we do. And whether that’s technical tweaks or fine-tuning our creative process, everything is geared at producing the best game possible for our players. To do that, we need to be tenacious and move quickly, and not be afraid of switching things up. It is these principles that have enabled us to produce a game that has defined year after year, and that will continue to push us for many more to come.  Our flexible working culture gives you the opportunity to optimise your workload, with in-office, hybrid, and remote working options dependent on role. So, if you want a work/life balance, we are behind you. Because while we live to create extraordinary games, we know that is not all you have got going on. You can trust that we always keep things in perspective, fostering an environment where work can be more than just a job. We’re also a London Living Wage employer, boast one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry and are proud to have won the ‘Best Places to Work’ award by Gamesindustry.biz in their Environmental category in 2022.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from any relevant candidate irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.  SI is proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer, and we are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our studio has disabled access and facilities but please ensure you advise us if you require any other reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process.

ProbablyMonsters is an independent AAA video game company that is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to manage dynamic interview schedules, act as a point of contact for recruitment-related questions, and provide general recruiting operations support. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, process-driven, and have excellent communication and customer service skills. The salary range for this position is $20.00/hour – $27.50/hour, and the company offers a competitive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus, annual stock option grants, health coverage, flexible spending account eligibility, life, accidental death, and disability insurance coverage, annual 401K contribution, employee assistance program, and extensive paid time off plus holiday closures.

About ProbablyMonsters™  ProbablyMonsters is an independent AAA video game company that aims to change the way games are made and inspire a better industry for all.  Our mission to unite, guide, and empower talented teams to redefine what it means to create exceptional games within a healthy, rewarding culture. Our 3 development teams are each creating an original game:<ul><li> Firewalk™ is working on a new multiplayer IP to be exclusively published by PlayStation </li><li> Cauldron™ is developing an adventure game </li><li> Battle Barge™ is creating a co-op RPG </li></ul>We secured the largest Series A raise in gaming history at $250 million, which provides our teams with the resources and creative environment needed to foster stable, fulfilling and life-long careers. We are seeking a Recruiting Coordinator who is experienced in supporting multiple teams in a fast growth environment. The salary range for this position is $20.00/hour – $27.50/hour. This range represents the salary for the position commensurate with experience, knowledge, and demonstrated success in the field.WHO YOU ARE:<ul><li> Experienced with managing dynamic interview schedules both onsite and virtual</li><li> Customer experience minded with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization and with external candidates</li><li> Highly organized and process driven</li></ul>WHAT YOU WILL DO:<ul><li> Open and post requisitions in ATS and careers site</li><li> Manage interview schedules and hiring team meetings for all open reqs</li><li> Act as a point of contact internally and externally for recruitment related questions</li><li> General recruiting operations support including new process implementation and testing, ATS updates, some reporting and auditing</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li> Must have the ability to effectively manage competing priorities</li><li> Ability to maintain confidentiality and has strong professional decision-making ability to escalate issues when needed</li><li> Ability to interface with all levels of the organization and with external candidates</li><li> Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills</li><li> Exceptional customer service skills</li><li> Familiarity with applicant tracking systems</li><li> Experience with scheduling and calendaring</li></ul>PREFERRED SKILLS:<ul><li> Familiarity with Jobvite as an ATS</li><li> Experience working in Gaming or Entertainment</li></ul>OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU: <ul><li> A people-centric culture founded on respect, trust, approachability, and accountability.</li><li> A stable home that values your potential, deeply cares about your work-life balance, and is committed to investing in your craft and long-term career.</li><li> Competitive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus; annual stock option grants; health coverage (medical, dental, vision) paid at 100% for the employee and subsidized by the Company for dependents; Flexible Spending Account eligibility; life, accidental death, and disability insurance coverage; annual 401K contribution by the Company; Employee Assistance Program; and extensive paid time off plus holiday closures.  </li></ul>

ProbablyMonsters is seeking a Multiplayer Client/Server Engineer with experience in writing client code for multiplayer gaming services. The engineer will work on designing and implementing multiplayer features such as game invites, parties, voice chat, presence, and achievements. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of professional experience in the game industry as a software engineer, experience working in a Client-Server networking model, and practical knowledge in talking to online services from client and server code. The salary range for this position is $117,300 – $176,000. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus, annual stock option grants, health coverage, flexible spending account eligibility, life, accidental death, and disability insurance coverage, annual 401K contribution, employee assistance program, and extensive paid time off plus holiday closures.

ProbablyMonsters is looking for a creative, technical, and collaborative Multiplayer Client/Server Engineer. You will join a team focusing on action game play, world building, level design, AI, and character design during the early phases of game development. We are seeking a Multiplayer Client/Server Engineer who is experienced in in writing client code which talks to multiplayer gaming services. Being able to implement features such as game invites, parties, voice chat, presence, matchmaking, achievements, etc. We are in an early phase of development where exploration and innovation happen quickly and are balanced against building tools and hardening the core game.  We are all enthusiastic about helping to shape a culture of collaboration and trust while creating best-in-class action game experiences. The salary range for this position is $117,300 – $176,000. This range represents the salary for the position commensurate with experience, knowledge, and demonstrated success in the field.WHO YOU ARE:<ul><li>An engineer with experience working on one or more multiplayer titles.</li><li>Unwavering in your desire to create a positive and inclusive work culture.</li><li>Excited to work with a growing team bringing your expertise and learning from other experienced developers.</li><li>Relishes in creating novel solutions to difficult problems, while understanding the value in the tried-and-true.</li><li>Collaborative; excited to learn, teach, and have discourse with professionals of all backgrounds. Skilled at giving and receiving feedback on game development and interpersonal interactions.</li></ul>WHAT YOU WILL DO:<ul><li>Design and implement multiplayer features such as game invites, parties, voice chat, presence, and achievements.</li><li>Work with other client / server engineer(s) on requirements on internal and external service partners.</li><li>Mange sprint tasks and work with other engineers and production to identify and prioritize milestones goals breaking down work into tasks.</li><li>Work with team to develop roadmap for client / server features for production</li><li>Proactively seek feedback on feature work to ensure it meets the objectives of the project.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>3+ years of professional experience in the game industry as a software engineer.</li><li>Experience working in a Client-Server networking model.</li><li>Practical knowledge in talking to online services from client and server code.</li><li>Strong understanding and experience with C/C++.</li><li>Experience working with a team of diverse disciplines.</li></ul>PREFERRED SKILLS:<ul><li>Experience working within Unreal Engine.</li><li>Experience shipping features in a video game through all stages of development and servicing.</li><li>Experience with online gaming platforms (Steam, Xbox LIVE, PSN etc.).</li><li>Experience with cloud infrastructure deployment (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure Services).</li><li>Experience with Linux server development and deployment.</li></ul>OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:<ul><li>A people-centric culture founded on respect, trust, approachability, and accountability. </li><li>A stable home that values your potential, deeply cares about your work-life balance, and is committed to investing in your craft and long-term career. </li><li>Competitive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus; annual stock option grants; health coverage (medical, dental, vision) paid at 100% for the employee and subsidized by the Company for dependents; Flexible Spending Account eligibility; life, accidental death, and disability insurance coverage; annual 401K contribution by the Company; Employee Assistance Program; and extensive paid time off plus holiday closures.</li></ul>About ProbablyMonsters™ ProbablyMonsters is an independent AAA video game company that aims to change the way games are made and inspire a better industry for all. Our mission is to unite, guide, and empower talented teams to redefine what it means to create exceptional games. We secured the largest Series A raise in gaming history at $250 million, providing our teams the resources and creative environment needed to foster stable, life-long careers while delivering industry-defining games within a healthy, rewarding culture.

The job is for a Senior Software Engineer - Game Tools at Kwalee, a leading game developer and publisher. The role involves writing core code for games, designing and writing tools and software to optimize and automate processes, and working with third-party SDKs. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in development with C# or C++, experience with Unity, and excellent communication skills. The company offers a flexible working environment, profit-sharing scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, and other benefits. Kwalee is an inclusive company that welcomes people of all ages, races, colors, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders, and circumstances.

<ul><li>Job Title - Senior Software Engineer - Game Tools</li><li>Reports Into - Tools Lead</li><li>Location - Hybrid / Leamington Spa</li></ul>A Little Bit about Kwalee….Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.What’s In It For You? <ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm</li><li>Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best</li><li>A dog friendly office (There’s dog-free areas too, if pooches aren’t your thing)</li><li>Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win </li><li>Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA</li><li>Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind</li><li>On site gym - take care of yourself</li><li>Relocation support - available</li><li>VISA Sponsorship - available</li><li>Quarterly Team Building days - we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting &amp; even Robot Wars</li><li>Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! </li><li>An amazingly well equipped office with ping pong, darts, pool tables and video games while keeping refreshed with free snacks and a stocked kitchen (we have every kind of milk imaginable)</li></ul>Are You Up To The Challenge?As a Senior Software Engineer - Game Tools within the Tools and Tech Department, you will be writing Core code which is the foundation to all our games plus writing tools and software to optimise and automate our processes.Your Team MatesThe curious-minded Tools team power our Kwalee games with the tools we need to make chart-topping games. They always find a way to make what we can’t do possible with their tools. They’re always up for learning new APIs and technologies to make our gamedev efforts more convenient.What Does The Job Actually Involve?<ul><li>Using C# and Unity as the main technologies in your day to day work.</li><li>Designing and writing high quality and reliable code</li><li>Writing Core Systems used by all games</li><li>Working with scripting languages</li><li>Working closely with third party SDKs</li><li>Solving any challenges that might appear on the way.</li><li>Contributing towards ideas for tools and helping to grow the department. </li></ul>Your Hard Skills<ul><li>At least 5 years of experience in development with C# or C++.</li><li>Experience with Unity.</li><li>Unity Editor Tools experience would be a plus.</li><li>Experience with scripting languages</li><li>Android / iOS experience would be a plus.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>An avid interest in either console or mobile games, preferably both.</li></ul>Your Soft SkillsKwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.A Little More About KwaleeFounded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!

SEGA European Head Office is looking for a Junior Product Marketing Manager EMEA – ATLUS franchise to join their expanding EMEA Product Marketing team. The role is based in Brentford, London and is a hybrid position with 2 days per week in the office and 3 days flexible. The successful candidate will support the continued growth and development of SEGA of America titles to maximise the lifecycle of each launch across an ever-changing video games market. The responsibilities include marketing planning and execution, cross-functional team collaboration, campaign assets production and localisation, local territory distributor collaboration, budget management, and trade marketing support. The ideal candidate should have 1-2+ years’ experience in a marketing role within gaming, entertainment, or consumer products, effective oral and written communication skills, and proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. SEGA celebrates diversity and believes in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable world in which everyone feels valued and respected regardless of what they look like or where they come from.

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 Junior Product Marketing Manager EMEA – ATLUS franchiseHybrid – 2 days per week in the office, 3 days flexible.Based at SEGA HQ in Brentford, London. Why Us: SEGA of America (SOA) is one of the leading interactive entertainment companies in the world, with its HQ based in Irvine, California, and a dedicated EMEA publishing team in London. Our ATLUS portfolio includes the multi-million-selling and award-winning Persona franchise as well as the highly acclaimed Shin Megami Tensei amongst many more. The EMEA Junior Product Marketing Manager (ATLUS franchise) is a newly created role and will join an expanding EMEA Product Marketing team to support the continued growth and development of SEGA of America titles to maximise the lifecycle of each launch across an ever-changing video games market. Reporting to the EMEA Product Marketing Manager and collaborating closely with the ATLUS Brand Pillar team and other cross-functional teams based in EMEA, North America, and Japan you will support the product management process across the ATLUS portfolio. You will also manage the release of designated ATLUS back catalogue titles and will work in tandem with distributors &amp; partners across the EMEA region to grow and maximise the business potential of the ATLUS portfolio throughout each product life cycle. We believe that delivering the best games relies on having the best people, so we are constantly investing in our people through our benefits package, flexible working, and our community-focused, people-centric culture. Our industry-leading compensation and benefits include competitive salary and bonus schemes, private medical insurance, private dental insurance, health screening, electric car scheme, home technology scheme, Microsoft package discounts, and much more! Why You: You will have some experience in a product marketing role within a multinational organisation and will be capable of supporting the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to drive the success of product lifecycles. You will have experience working cross-functionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and managing multiple agencies. You will be detail-oriented, highly organised, and will possess strong time management skills enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment.Responsibilities Include: <ul><li>Marketing planning and execution: under the guidance of the EMEA Product Marketing Manager, you will support devising &amp; executing effective, innovative, and best-in-class EMEA GTM Plans for the ATLUS product portfolio to meet/exceed set commercial goals and marketing campaign KPIs. You will also fully own the product management process of assigned ATLUS back catalogue titles.</li><li>Cross-functional team collaboration: working with the central and regional PR, Influencer, Community, Commercial, Trade, Events, Digital teams, and many others, you will help planning &amp; executing all initiatives as per agreed KPIs under the stewardship of the EMEA Product Marketing Manager.</li><li>Campaign assets production and localisation: assist the creative production of marketing assets (both physical and digital) in tandem with the internal Creative Services team and external agencies to allow a timely delivery to campaign partners. You will ensure all EMEA campaign material requirements are briefed, produced, and approved in a timely manner to deliver the EMEA strategy effectively as per the campaign roadmap for each product.</li><li>Local territory distributor collaboration: Meet local territory-specific campaign requirements and work with distributors to develop BTL and trade plans maximising retail exposure for new releases and back catalogue.</li><li>Budget management: support the EMEA Product Marketing Manager in tracking large product budgets effectively throughout the product lifecycle.</li><li> Trade marketing support: assist local distribution partners to drive retail sales pre and post-launch by delivering their local promotional asset requirements as needed.</li><li> Consumer and trade shows: support and/or attend all planned consumer and trade shows as needed, including planning and execution.</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience: <ul><li> Minimum of 1-2+ years’ experience in a marketing role within gaming, entertainment, or consumer products.</li><li> Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in the field.</li><li> Marketing campaign planning and execution experience, including budgeting.</li><li> Effective oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.</li><li> Ability to support initiatives with a focus on KPI / ROI metrics.</li><li> Independent with drive to take initiative with limited supervision.</li><li> Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel. </li><li> You will have a natural passion for the video games industry and knowledge of major Japanese video game franchises a bonus but not essential.</li><li> Experience working with Japanese corporations (not required, but a plus).</li><li> Positive, professional, collaborative, and flexible attitude. </li><li> A team player open to flexible hours, and willing to work with multiple cross-functional departments across multiple time zones.</li><li> Pro-activeness to think ahead and identify tasks that need to be carried out and the motivation to complete them on own initiative.</li><li> Ability to work in person in Brentford, West London in a hybrid model with some ad-hoc domestic and international travels as required.</li></ul> Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging:  At SEGA, we celebrate diversity and believe in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable world in which everyone feels valued and respected regardless of what they look like or where they come from. Whether you’re a prospective employee or a full-time member of staff, we want you to feel involved and supported in all aspects of our work and to have amazing opportunities during your time with us regardless of your background. We welcome people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurotype, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. SEGA is a place where staff have a voice which is integral to our success as a business. Our inclusive, passionate people are empowered to educate, inform, and build awareness through our inclusion and well-being staff-led values groups which include: DEN (Disability Employee Network), RISE ​(Reinforcing Inclusion through Solidarity and​ Equality), Women at SEGA, PRIDE, SEGA Minds (group supporting mental health), Momiji (group that celebrates our Japanese heritage, language, and culture) and VIBE (our social and engagement committee).

SEGA European Head Office is looking for a Junior Product Marketing Manager EMEA to join their expanding EMEA Product Marketing team. The role involves supporting the product management process across designated SEGA IP and the RGG Studio portfolio, including the multi-million selling and award-winning Yakuza franchise. The position is based at SEGA HQ in Brentford, London, with a hybrid work model of 2 days per week in the office and 3 days flexible. The ideal candidate should have 1-2+ years of experience in a marketing role within gaming, entertainment, or consumer products, effective oral and written communication skills, and proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical and dental insurance, health screening, electric car scheme, home technology scheme, Microsoft package discounts, and more. SEGA is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging and welcomes people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurotype, socioeconomic background, and whether they are pregnant or on family leave.

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 Junior Product Marketing Manager EMEA – RGG Studio and other SEGA IPHybrid – 2 days per week in the office, 3 days flexible.Based at SEGA HQ in Brentford, London. Why Us: SEGA of America (SOA) is one of the leading interactive entertainment companies in the world, with its HQ based in Irvine, California, and a dedicated EMEA publishing team in London. The EMEA Junior Product Marketing Manager (RGG Studio and other SEGA IP) is a newly created role and will join an expanding EMEA Product Marketing team to support the continued growth and development of SEGA of America titles to maximise the lifecycle of each launch across an ever-changing video games market. Reporting to the EMEA Product Marketing Managers and collaborating closely with the US Brand Pillar teams and other cross-functional teams based in EMEA, North America, and Japan, you will support the product management process across designated SEGA IP and the RGG Studio portfolio which includes the multi-million selling and award-winning Yakuza franchise. We believe that delivering the best games relies on having the best people, so we are constantly investing in our people through our benefits package, flexible working, and our community-focused, people-centric culture. Our industry-leading compensation and benefits include competitive salary and bonus schemes, private medical insurance, private dental insurance, health screening, electric car scheme, home technology scheme, Microsoft package discounts, and much more! Why You: You will have some experience in a product marketing role within a multinational organisation and will be capable of supporting the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to drive the success of product lifecycles. You will have experience working cross-functionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and managing multiple agencies. You will be detail-oriented, highly organised, and will possess strong time management skills enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities Include: <ul><li>Marketing planning and execution: under the guidance of the EMEA Product Marketing Managers, you will support devising &amp; executing effective, innovative, and best-in-class EMEA GTM Plans for the RGG Studio and other SEGA IP product portfolio to meet/exceed set commercial goals and marketing campaign KPIs. </li><li>Cross-functional team collaboration: working with the central and regional PR, Influencer, Community, Commercial, Trade, Events, Digital teams, and many others, you will help planning &amp; executing all initiatives as per agreed KPIs under the stewardship of the EMEA Product Marketing Managers.</li><li>Campaign assets production and localisation: assist the creative production of marketing assets (both physical and digital) in tandem with the internal Creative Services team and external agencies to allow a timely delivery to campaign partners. You will ensure all EMEA campaign material requirements are briefed, produced, and approved in a timely manner to deliver the EMEA strategy effectively as per the campaign roadmap for each product.</li><li>Local territory distributor collaboration: Meet local territory-specific campaign requirements and work with distributors to develop BTL and trade plans maximising retail exposure for new releases and back catalogue.</li><li>Budget management: support the EMEA Product Marketing Managers in tracking large product budgets effectively throughout the product lifecycle.</li><li> Trade marketing support: assist local distribution partners to drive retail sales pre and post-launch by delivering their local promotional asset requirements as needed.</li><li> Consumer and trade shows: support and/or attend all planned consumer and trade shows as needed, including planning and execution.</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience: <ul><li> Minimum of 1-2+ years’ experience in a marketing role within gaming, entertainment, or consumer products.</li><li> Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in the field.</li><li> Marketing campaign planning and execution experience, including budgeting.</li><li> Effective oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.</li><li> Ability to support initiatives with a focus on KPI / ROI metrics.</li><li> Independent with the drive to take initiative with limited supervision.</li><li> Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel. </li><li> Experience working with Japanese corporations (not required, but a plus).</li><li> Positive, professional, collaborative, and flexible attitude. </li><li> A team player open to flexible hours, willing to work with multiple cross-functional departments across multiple time zones.</li><li> Pro-activeness to think ahead and identify tasks that need to be carried out and the motivation to complete them on own initiative.</li><li>A natural passion for the video games industry and knowledge of major Japanese video game franchises is a bonus but not essential</li><li> Ability to work in person in Brentford, West London in a hybrid model with some ad-hoc domestic and international travels as required.</li></ul> Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging:  At SEGA, we celebrate diversity and believe in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable world in which everyone feels valued and respected regardless of what they look like or where they come from. Whether you’re a prospective employee or a full-time member of staff, we want you to feel involved and supported in all aspects of our work and to have amazing opportunities during your time with us regardless of your background. We welcome people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurotype, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. SEGA is a place where staff have a voice which is integral to our success as a business. Our inclusive, passionate people are empowered to educate, inform and build awareness through our inclusion and well-being staff-led values groups which include DEN (Disability Employee Network), RISE ​(Reinforcing Inclusion through Solidarity and​ Equality), Women at SEGA, PRIDE, SEGA Minds (group supporting mental health), Momiji (group that celebrates our Japanese heritage, language, and culture) and VIBE (our social and engagement committee).

The job is for an Art Director at Kwalee, a multiplatform game developer and publisher. The role involves leading and inspiring a team of artists, establishing the visual style and artistic direction for each game, developing efficient production processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, overseeing asset creation and implementation, upskilling and developing the team, owning the hiring efforts within the art department, ensuring quality and polish, and staying up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a Lead/Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games, a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques, expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools, deep understanding of UI/UX, excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve the team over time, and excellent knowledge of Unity. The company offers a hybrid working model, flexible working hours, profit-sharing scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, on-site gym, relocation support, quarterly team building days, and Creative Wednesdays where employees can pitch and make their own games. The company values inclusivity, collaboration, hard work, and fun.

<ul><li>Job Title - Art Director</li><li>Reports Into - Head of Production</li><li>Location - Hybrid/ Bangalore</li></ul>A Little Bit about Kwalee….Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.What’s In It For You?<ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm</li><li>Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best</li><li>Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win </li><li>Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA</li><li>Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind</li><li>On site gym - take care of yourself</li><li>Relocation support - available</li><li>Quarterly Team Building days - we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting &amp; even Robot Wars</li><li>Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! </li></ul>Are You Up To The Challenge?As the Art Director you’ll be spearheading the artist vision for all our hybrid casual games. You’ll use your experience and market knowledge to develop games that standout from the crowd, applying critical thought to every element of the visuals to ensure players receive the quality they deserve.Your Team MatesAs a member of our art team, you will be working closely with other game artists to create visually stunning and engaging game assets. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment encourages open communication, feedback, and idea-sharing, allowing everyone to contribute to the art direction and overall visual style of our games.What Does The Job Actually Involve?<ul><li>Lead and inspire a team of talented artists: As the creative leader, you will mentor, guide, and empower your team to produce their best work, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where creativity thrives.</li><li>Establish the visual style and artistic direction: Alongside your team you will develop and define the visual identity for each game, creating style guides, mood boards, and concept art that sets the tone and lays the foundation for the entire project.</li><li>Develop efficient production processes: By implementing best practices and streamlining workflows, you will ensure that the art team operates efficiently and meets project milestones, while maintaining the highest level of quality.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams: As the Art Director, you will work closely with game designers, programmers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the visual style complements the gameplay and aligns with the overall vision for each project.</li><li>Oversee asset creation and implementation: From characters and environments to UI elements and animations, you will supervise the production of all game art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to the established visual style.</li><li>Upskill and develop your team: By identifying skill gaps and providing training opportunities, you will help your team members grow and develop their abilities, while nurturing a culture of continuous learning and improvement.</li><li>Own the hiring efforts within the art department, including job specifications, interview and testing process.</li><li>Ensure quality and polish: You will review and provide constructive feedback on art assets, ensuring that they meet the highest standards and are ready for integration into the game.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends: As an Art Director, you will actively research and stay informed of the latest developments in mobile game art, incorporating cutting-edge techniques and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.</li></ul>Your Hard Skills<ul><li>At least 5 years of experience in a Lead / Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games</li><li>Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques (3D, 2D, UI, VFX)</li><li>Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools</li><li>Deep understanding of UI/UX</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve your team over time</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Unity</li></ul>Your Soft SkillsKwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.A Little More About KwaleeFounded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!

The job is for an Art Director at Kwalee, a multiplatform game developer and publisher. The Art Director will lead and inspire a team of artists, establish the visual style and artistic direction for each game, develop efficient production processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee asset creation and implementation, upskill and develop the team, own the hiring efforts within the art department, ensure quality and polish, and stay up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a Lead/Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games, a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques, expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools, deep understanding of UI/UX, excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve the team over time, and excellent knowledge of Unity. The company offers a hybrid working model, flexible working hours, profit sharing scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, on-site gym, relocation support, VISA sponsorship, quarterly team building days, and opportunities to pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays.

<ul><li>Job Title - Art Director</li><li>Reports Into - Head of Production</li><li>Location - Hybrid/ Leamington Spa</li></ul>A Little Bit about Kwalee….Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.What’s In It For You?<ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm</li><li>Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best</li><li>A dog friendly office (There’s dog-free areas too, if pooches aren’t your thing)</li><li>Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win </li><li>Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA</li><li>Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind</li><li>On site gym - take care of yourself</li><li>Relocation support - available</li><li>VISA Sponsorship - available</li><li>Quarterly Team Building days - we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting &amp; even Ninja Warrior</li><li>Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! </li><li>Kwalee Artificial Intelligence (K.A.I) - win prizes for proposing useful AI initiatives</li></ul>Are You Up To The Challenge?As the Art Director you’ll be spearheading the artist vision for all our hybrid casual games. You’ll use your experience and market knowledge to develop games that standout from the crowd, applying critical thought to every element of the visuals to ensure players receive the quality they deserve.Your Team MatesAs a member of our art team, you will be working closely with other game artists to create visually stunning and engaging game assets. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment encourages open communication, feedback, and idea-sharing, allowing everyone to contribute to the art direction and overall visual style of our games.What Does The Job Actually Involve?<ul><li>Lead and inspire a team of talented artists: As the creative leader, you will mentor, guide, and empower your team to produce their best work, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where creativity thrives.</li><li>Establish the visual style and artistic direction: Alongside your team you will develop and define the visual identity for each game, creating style guides, mood boards, and concept art that sets the tone and lays the foundation for the entire project.</li><li>Develop efficient production processes: By implementing best practices and streamlining workflows, you will ensure that the art team operates efficiently and meets project milestones, while maintaining the highest level of quality.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams: As the Art Director, you will work closely with game designers, programmers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the visual style complements the gameplay and aligns with the overall vision for each project.</li><li>Oversee asset creation and implementation: From characters and environments to UI elements and animations, you will supervise the production of all game art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to the established visual style.</li><li>Upskill and develop your team: By identifying skill gaps and providing training opportunities, you will help your team members grow and develop their abilities, while nurturing a culture of continuous learning and improvement.</li><li>Own the hiring efforts within the art department, including job specifications, interview and testing process.</li><li>Ensure quality and polish: You will review and provide constructive feedback on art assets, ensuring that they meet the highest standards and are ready for integration into the game.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends: As an Art Director, you will actively research and stay informed of the latest developments in mobile game art, incorporating cutting-edge techniques and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.</li></ul>Your Hard Skills<ul><li>At least 5 years of experience in a Lead / Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games</li><li>Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques (3D, 2D, UI, VFX)</li><li>Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools</li><li>Deep understanding of UI/UX</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve your team over time</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Unity</li></ul>Your Soft SkillsKwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.A Little More About KwaleeFounded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!

The job is for an Art Director at Kwalee, a leading multiplatform game developer and publisher. The position is remote and reports to the Head of Production. The Art Director will lead and inspire a team of artists, establish the visual style and artistic direction for each game, develop efficient production processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee asset creation and implementation, upskill and develop the team, own the hiring efforts within the art department, ensure quality and polish, and stay up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a Lead/Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games, a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques, expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools, deep understanding of UI/UX, excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve the team over time, and excellent knowledge of Unity.

<ul><li>Job Title - Art Director</li><li>Reports Into - Head of Production</li><li>Location - Remote</li></ul>A Little Bit about Kwalee….Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.What’s In It For You?<ul><li>Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win </li><li>Quarterly Team Building days</li><li>Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! </li><li>Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best</li><li>All the equipment that you need to be properly set up</li></ul>Are You Up To The Challenge?As the Art Director you’ll be spearheading the artist vision for all our hybrid casual games. You’ll use your experience and market knowledge to develop games that standout from the crowd, applying critical thought to every element of the visuals to ensure players receive the quality they deserve.Your Team MatesAs a member of our art team, you will be working closely with other game artists to create visually stunning and engaging game assets. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment encourages open communication, feedback, and idea-sharing, allowing everyone to contribute to the art direction and overall visual style of our games.What Does The Job Actually Involve?<ul><li>Lead and inspire a team of talented artists: As the creative leader, you will mentor, guide, and empower your team to produce their best work, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where creativity thrives.</li><li>Establish the visual style and artistic direction: Alongside your team you will develop and define the visual identity for each game, creating style guides, mood boards, and concept art that sets the tone and lays the foundation for the entire project.</li><li>Develop efficient production processes: By implementing best practices and streamlining workflows, you will ensure that the art team operates efficiently and meets project milestones, while maintaining the highest level of quality.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams: As the Art Director, you will work closely with game designers, programmers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the visual style complements the gameplay and aligns with the overall vision for each project.</li><li>Oversee asset creation and implementation: From characters and environments to UI elements and animations, you will supervise the production of all game art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to the established visual style.</li><li>Upskill and develop your team: By identifying skill gaps and providing training opportunities, you will help your team members grow and develop their abilities, while nurturing a culture of continuous learning and improvement.</li><li>Own the hiring efforts within the art department, including job specifications, interview and testing process.</li><li>Ensure quality and polish: You will review and provide constructive feedback on art assets, ensuring that they meet the highest standards and are ready for integration into the game.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends: As an Art Director, you will actively research and stay informed of the latest developments in mobile game art, incorporating cutting-edge techniques and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.</li></ul>Your Hard Skills<ul><li>At least 5 years of experience in a Lead / Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games</li><li>Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques (3D, 2D, UI, VFX)</li><li>Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools</li><li>Deep understanding of UI/UX</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve your team over time</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Unity</li></ul>Your Soft SkillsKwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.A Little More About KwaleeFounded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!

The job is for an Art Director at Kwalee, a multiplatform game developer and publisher. The Art Director will lead and inspire a team of artists, establish the visual style and artistic direction for each game, develop efficient production processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee asset creation and implementation, upskill and develop the team, own the hiring efforts within the art department, ensure quality and polish, and stay up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in a Lead/Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games, a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques, expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools, deep understanding of UI/UX, excellent communication and collaboration skills, ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve the team over time, and excellent knowledge of Unity.

<ul><li>Job Title - Art Director</li><li>Reports Into - Head of Production</li><li>Location - Hybrid/ Almada</li></ul>A Little Bit about Kwalee….Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 900 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope, Die by the Blade and Scathe.What’s In It For You?<ul><li>Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win </li><li>Quarterly Team Building days</li><li>Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! </li><li>Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best</li><li>All the equipment that you need to be properly set up</li></ul>Are You Up To The Challenge?As the Art Director you’ll be spearheading the artist vision for all our hybrid casual games. You’ll use your experience and market knowledge to develop games that standout from the crowd, applying critical thought to every element of the visuals to ensure players receive the quality they deserve.Your Team MatesAs a member of our art team, you will be working closely with other game artists to create visually stunning and engaging game assets. Our collaborative and inclusive work environment encourages open communication, feedback, and idea-sharing, allowing everyone to contribute to the art direction and overall visual style of our games.What Does The Job Actually Involve?<ul><li>Lead and inspire a team of talented artists: As the creative leader, you will mentor, guide, and empower your team to produce their best work, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where creativity thrives.</li><li>Establish the visual style and artistic direction: Alongside your team you will develop and define the visual identity for each game, creating style guides, mood boards, and concept art that sets the tone and lays the foundation for the entire project.</li><li>Develop efficient production processes: By implementing best practices and streamlining workflows, you will ensure that the art team operates efficiently and meets project milestones, while maintaining the highest level of quality.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams: As the Art Director, you will work closely with game designers, programmers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the visual style complements the gameplay and aligns with the overall vision for each project.</li><li>Oversee asset creation and implementation: From characters and environments to UI elements and animations, you will supervise the production of all game art assets, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to the established visual style.</li><li>Upskill and develop your team: By identifying skill gaps and providing training opportunities, you will help your team members grow and develop their abilities, while nurturing a culture of continuous learning and improvement.</li><li>Own the hiring efforts within the art department, including job specifications, interview and testing process.</li><li>Ensure quality and polish: You will review and provide constructive feedback on art assets, ensuring that they meet the highest standards and are ready for integration into the game.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends: As an Art Director, you will actively research and stay informed of the latest developments in mobile game art, incorporating cutting-edge techniques and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market.</li></ul>Your Hard Skills<ul><li>At least 5 years of experience in a Lead / Art Director role within the games industry, with a focus on mobile games</li><li>Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of styles and techniques (3D, 2D, UI, VFX)</li><li>Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools</li><li>Deep understanding of UI/UX</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Ability to lead and mentor a team of artists, identify skill gaps and layout a process to improve your team over time</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Unity</li></ul>Your Soft SkillsKwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.A Little More About KwaleeFounded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts.Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle.We have an amazing team of experts collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Lisbon, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, Cyprus, the Philippines and many more places around the world. We’ve recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales, which is based in France. We have a truly global team making games for a global audience, and it’s paying off: - Kwalee has been voted the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership Team at the TIGA Awards (Independent Game Developers’ Association) and our games have been downloaded in every country on earth - including Antarctica!

SEGA is looking for a Product Marketing Manager for their Sonic the Hedgehog franchise in their European Head Office. The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week in the office and 3 days flexible. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing designated Sonic video game products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and achieving campaign synergy with wider Sonic brand activations. They should have experience in marketing campaign planning and execution, strong expertise in the production and delivery of campaign assets, and be knowledgeable about the Western games market. The role requires budget management, stakeholder management, and the ability to analyze data to produce fact-driven recommendations. SEGA is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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 Product Marketing Manager EMEA – Sonic the Hedgehog franchiseHybrid – 2 days per week in the office, 3 days flexible.Based at SEGA HQ in Brentford, London. Why Us: SEGA of America (SOA) is one of the leading interactive entertainment companies in the world, with its HQ based in Irvine, California, and a dedicated EMEA publishing team in London. The EMEA Product Marketing Manager (Sonic) is a newly created role and will join an expanding EMEA Product Marketing team to support the continued growth and development of SEGA of America titles to maximise the lifecycle of each launch across an ever-changing video games market. Reporting to the EMEA Senior Product Marketing Manager and collaborating closely with Sonic Brand and Product Marketing teams based in North America and other cross-functional teams based in EMEA, North America and Japan, you will product manage designated Sonic the Hedgehog video game products including back catalogue titles. This creative and commercial role involves working in tandem with distributors &amp; partners across the EMEA region to grow and maximise the potential of the Sonic video game franchise throughout each product life cycle. Another key part of the role will be to achieve campaign synergy with other wider Sonic brand activations and initiatives outside of the video game vertical. We believe that delivering the best games relies on having the best people, so we are constantly investing in our people through our benefits package, flexible working, and our community-focused, people-centric culture. Our industry-leading compensation and benefits include competitive salary and bonus schemes, private medical insurance, private dental insurance, health screening, electric car scheme, home technology scheme, Microsoft package discounts, and much more! Why You: You will have considerable experience working with AAA games or IP’s within the gaming, media or entertainment industries and will have a proven track record in marketing campaign planning and execution (ideally at pan-European level), as well as strong expertise in the production and delivery of campaign assets for both physical and digital products. You will be a proactive team player with excellent presentation skills and an understanding of current video games media trends and the Western games market. Responsibilities Include: <ul><li>Marketing planning and execution: collaborate closely with the Sonic Product and Brand Pillar team, devising and executing effective, innovative and best-in-class EMEA GTM Plans for the Sonic video game product portfolio to meet/exceed set commercial goals and marketing campaign KPIs. Identify campaign synergy with other wider Sonic brand activations and initiatives outside of the video game vertical to engage and acquire new players with the ultimate goal of growing the Sonic fan base.</li><li>Cross functional team collaboration: work with the PR, influencer, community, commercial, trade, events, digital teams, external campaign partners and many others to ensure all plans are planned &amp; executed as per agreed KPIs.</li><li>Campaign assets production and localisation: collaborate with the Sonic Pillar team on the creative production of marketing assets (both physical and digital) to allow a timely delivery to agency and campaign partners. You will ensure all EMEA campaign material requirements are briefed in a timely manner to deliver the EMEA strategy effectively as per the campaign roadmap for each product.</li><li>Local territory distributor collaboration: meet local territory specific campaign requirements and work with distributors to develop BTL and trade plans maximising retail exposure for new releases and back catalogue. Collaborating closely with our local distributors to provide support across all channels and ensure the set GTMs are fully executed regionally is a key part of the role.</li><li>Commercial acumen: drive ongoing revenue with guidance of the commercial team to understand key sales opportunities for both new releases and back catalogue.</li><li>Data driven marketing: ability to analyse varieties of data, identifying marketing trends, and apply data to produce fact-driven recommendations. Strong analytical skills a must to measure campaign effectiveness/ROI and adjust as needed.</li><li> Budget management: manage large product budgets effectively, ensuring all spend is signed off, agreed and within budget, while maximising delivery and impact for all titles pre-launch, at launch and post launch.</li><li> First party partnerships: secure support from key First Party partners (Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Valve etc.) throughout the product life cycle.</li><li> Trade marketing support: develop a working knowledge of each key EMEA market, including their retail landscape, consumer profiles, trade marketing activities and pricing economics. Support their local needs to drive retail sales pre and post launch.</li><li> Stakeholder management: develop and maintain productive working relationships with all teams within SOA to ensure marketing deadlines are achieved and commercial goals are met.</li><li> Consumer and trade shows: plan and devise content requirements for all planned consumer and trade shows.</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience: <ul><li> Minimum of 3-4+ years’ experience in a marketing role within gaming and or consumer products. Experience at a major game publisher or adjacent industry or category preferred.</li><li> Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in the field.</li><li> Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate a vision across various audiences. </li><li> Demonstrable record of delivering integrated cutting-edge marketing plans to a high standard, hitting planned dates and within agreed budgets.</li><li> Knowledge of the EMEA markets and differences in retail/media across the key European markets.</li><li> Proven experience in working with multiple agency partners from briefing to managing and modifying campaign plans throughout the product life cycle.</li><li> Ability to leverage quantitative analytic measures, build business cases to support initiatives and focus on KPI / ROI metrics.</li><li>Critical thinking skills and strong business acumen, with ability to quickly learn and apply learnings to daily decisions and executions.</li><li>Must be detail oriented &amp; highly organised, possess good time management skills and be able to multi-task &amp; prioritise in a dynamic environment.</li><li> Independent with drive to take initiative with limited supervision.</li><li> Ability to leverage facts and data to influence large groups towards unified decisions.</li><li> Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel. </li><li> Interest in and passion for video games or entertainment a must. Playing experience and knowledge of Sonic titles, and/or in-depth knowledge of Japanese games a plus. </li><li> Experience working with Japanese corporations (not required, but a plus).</li><li> Positive, professional, collaborative, and flexible attitude. </li><li> A team player open to flexible hours, willing to work with multiple cross-functional departments across multiple time zones.</li><li> Ability to work in-person Brentford, West London in hybrid model with some ad-hoc domestic and international travels as required.</li></ul> Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging:  At SEGA, we celebrate diversity and believe in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable world in which everyone feels valued and respected regardless of what they look like or where they come from. Whether you’re a prospective employee or a full-time member of staff, we want you to feel involved and supported in all aspects of our work and to have amazing opportunities during your time with us regardless of your background. We welcome people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurotype, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. SEGA is a place where staff have a voice which is integral to our success as a business. Our inclusive, passionate people are empowered to educate, inform, and build awareness through our inclusion and well-being staff-led values groups which include DEN (Disability Employee Network), RISE ​(Reinforcing Inclusion through Solidarity and​ Equality), Women at SEGA, PRIDE, SEGA Minds (group supporting mental health), Momiji (group that celebrates our Japanese heritage, language, and culture) and VIBE (our social and engagement committee).

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