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).

The job is for an Ad Operations Executive at Kwalee, a multiplatform game developer and publisher. The role involves managing mobile advertising campaigns across different platforms, analyzing outcomes, identifying areas of growth, and working with various teams within marketing. The ideal candidate should have 0-2 years of experience in mobile app user acquisition, familiarity with mobile attribution systems, excellent communication skills, proficiency in Excel, and a passion for mobile gaming and digital advertising. The company offers hybrid working, flexible working hours, profit-sharing, private medical cover, life assurance, an on-site gym, and quarterly team building days. Kwalee values diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and creativity.

<ul><li>Job Title - Ad Operations Executive </li><li>Reports Into - Lead Ad Operations</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? You are the backbone of our UA and monetisation system as an ad operations executive. You'll be in charge of setting up the campaigns for a wide range of mobile advertising platforms(Facebook, Google, Ironsource, Unity Ads, AppLovin etc.) and assisting in monitoring performance. Your Team MatesYour team is primarily situated in our Bangalore studio and collaborates closely with a variety of marketing departments, including growth, ad monetisation, creative, and product marketing. It is essential to have a warm, positive, and engaging personality. What Does The Job Actually Involve?<ul><li>Mobile advertising campaign management and reporting across different platforms</li><li>Analyse outcomes over time to spot chances for improvement that could boost conversions and attract new users, reporting these to Growth team</li><li>Identify areas of growth, retention, and awareness that can be reached through different mobile traffic partners</li><li>Manage creative optimisation, working in tandem with our Growth and Creative teams to ensure we’re using the right creative for the right audiences.</li><li>Work hand in hand with various teams within marketing including Growth, Ad Monetisation and Product Marketing</li><li>Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in mobile marketing and the media buying industry</li></ul>Your Hard Skills<ul><li>0 - 2 years of previous experience working on mobile app user acquisition</li><li>Familiarity with mobile attribution systems such as Appsflyer, Adjust, Kochava etc.</li><li>An excellent communicator who has the ability to imaginatively distil large amounts of data into important trends, observations, and actions, whether in writing or speaking</li><li>Advanced proficiency with pivot tables and data manipulation in Excel</li><li>Proactive, imaginative, motivated, and open to learnings</li><li>A passion for mobile gaming and digital advertising </li><li>Experience across Casual mobile games, Hyper Casual mobile game UA advertising is a significant plus</li></ul>Your Soft Skills Kwalee 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!

Amber, a leading global game development agency, is seeking a Lead Game Designer with 7+ years of experience to work on a well-known IP in a multiplayer competitive environment. The role involves overseeing the design and development of action gameplay, meta systems, and content, collaborating with production, art, and programming teams, defining the design vision, managing team members' performance and training, and pitching creative ideas for new features and upcoming projects. The company offers a flexible work environment, attractive salary and benefits package, training and learning initiatives, and a values-driven culture that gives back to communities.

About us: At Amber, our passion, ambition, and agility have allowed us to rapidly grow to become a leading global game development agency . We work on a wide range of platforms and genres to create incredible experiences for players around the world. But more than that, we're a community of artisans united by a strong set of core values: teamwork, play, learning, kaizen, mastery, humanism, and community. We don’t just hire employees; we’re looking for partners to join us in building the City of Amber together. This is where you come in...About the role:We are looking for a lead game designer to bring their creativity and experience to one of the most iconic brands in gaming, in a multiplayer competitive environment.If you're an experienced design leader who is passionate about delivering new features and exciting gameplay to a large player base, this could be the opportunity you're looking for!The Quest:<ul><li>Lead the design team working on a well-known IP</li><li>Oversee the design and development of action gameplay, meta systems and content</li><li>Collaborate closely with production, art, and programming teams to maximize efficiency and quality</li><li>Work with key stakeholders to define the design vision and deliver on project goals</li><li>Use player feedback and metrics to make decisions and refine your team's work</li><li>Manage your team members’ performance and training to help them excel</li><li>Pitch creative ideas for new features and upcoming projects</li></ul>The Skills:<ul><li>7+ years of experience as a game designer, or equivalent background</li><li>Professional experience as a team lead with excellent management soft skills</li><li>Expert knowledge of multiplayer game design fundamentals</li><li>Practical experience working on live games serving large player communities</li><li>Strong understanding of game metrics </li><li>Proficient English with outstanding verbal, written, and visual communication skills</li><li>Collaborative spirit and love of teamwork</li></ul>The Reward:<ul><li>Ability to advance your career and make a difference at a fast growing company</li><li>Flexibility to work from home or the office, whichever suits your lifestyle</li><li>Attractive salary and benefits package</li><li>Opportunity to work on diverse projects in a wide range of genres and platforms</li><li>Training and learning initiatives to invest in your continued growth</li><li>Chance to work with friendly and talented people in your city and around the globe</li><li>Values driven culture that gives back to our communities</li><li>No crunch culture</li></ul>

Amber is seeking a Player Support Agent who will be responsible for assisting players with account settings, gameplay, purchasing, basic troubleshooting, and other game-related questions. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English, at least one year of experience in customer service or player support, and hands-on experience with contact center processes and tools. The role requires the ability to diagnose and solve problems with varying complexity, using multiple tools or knowledge bases. The company offers an attractive salary package, private medical services, additional days off, and access to training and learning programs.

About us: At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation. About the role:   As a Player Support agent, you will be supporting the players of a Live game, assisting them with queries regarding account settings, gameplay, purchasing, basic troubleshooting, and other miscellaneous game-related question they may have.Of course, we are not limiting ourselves just to this, as we want to be as close as we can to the community and listen and gather their valuable feedback when they reach out to us.First and foremost, one of our core values is Culture, and this is reflected in our daily activities.We value each one of our players and we like to consider ourselves as their trusty friends and be there for them whenever they need us.  We are devoted to giving our partners incomparable services by demonstrating exceptional quality, understanding cultural differences, and showing empathy, proactiveness, and resourcefulness.   The Quest:   <ul><li> Provide support and answer inquiries for Live Players.</li><li> Gather relevant data from the players, understand the root cause, and offer personalized solutions.</li><li> Constantly keeping yourself updated in terms of game/features/design/procedural changes.</li><li> Be in tune with the project’s productivity and quality targets.</li><li> Carefully check the backlog and report negative trends as soon as possible.</li><li> Maintain healthy KPI results on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.</li></ul> The Skills:  <ul><li> High level of fluency in written and spoken Japanese.</li><li> High level of fluency in written and spoken English.</li><li> Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li> At least 1 year of working experience in customer service, player support, or contact center.</li><li> Hands-on experience with contact center processes, tools, and multilingual support.</li><li> Innovative and passionate about delivering the best user experiences possible.</li><li> Ability to diagnose and solve problems with varying complexity, using multiple tools or knowledge bases.</li><li> Must be experienced and comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment dealing with constant change.</li><li> Video games knowledge.</li><li> Technical support experience in a customer-focused role is preferred, but not essential.</li></ul>Tools: <ul><li> Helpshift</li><li> Zendesk</li><li> Slack / Zoom</li><li> MS Office Suite</li></ul> Nice to have: <ul><li> iOS/Android/Switch/PlayStation/PC experience.</li><li> Ability to work in a multicultural environment.</li><li> Game support knowledge.</li></ul>The Reward:  <ul><li>A fun and dynamic industry where you can make a difference.  </li><li>Additional Days Off - according to Amber’s internal policy.   </li><li>Professional and friendly work environment.  </li><li>An attractive salary package with private medical services.  </li><li>Awesome and talented colleagues.  </li><li>Support from all your teammates.  </li><li>Access to training and learning programs.</li></ul>

Amber is seeking an Economy Designer specialized in Web3 games to join their team. The role involves designing meta-game systems, monetization mechanics, content balancing, and more for Token &amp; NFT based games. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of experience as a game economy designer, 1+ experience working on Blockchain oriented products, advanced knowledge of free-to-play economy and monetization fundamentals, and proficiency in data analysis and modeling to optimize game economies. The company offers an attractive salary package, additional days off, private medical services, and access to training and learning programs.

About us:  At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation.  About the role:   Amber is looking for an Economy designer specialized in Web3 games, you'll make a significant impact on many products in our portfolio, from NFT collections to in-game economy for token-based product. If you're passionate about Tokenomic, Gamefi, the challenges of Token issuance or how engage players with this new genre, we want to meet you!  The Quest:     <ul><li>Design meta-game systems, monetization mechanics, content balancing, and more for Token &amp; NFT based game. </li><li>Conducting market research on NFT game &amp; collections to stay up to date with market trend </li><li>Propose and balance NFT pricing launch strategy </li><li>balance &amp; manage Game economy with cryptocurrency involved </li><li>Help Designing tokenomics for new game token </li><li>Work with designer and tech team to ensure NFT and token frictionless usage.  </li><li>Work with the design team toward game mechanics adapted to Token based Games </li><li>Pitch creative ideas for new features and project with web 3 features </li><li>Work with design team to create sustainable Tokenomic for games or collections </li></ul> The Skills:  <ul><li>2+ years of experience as a game economy designer, or equivalent background </li><li>1+ Experience working on Blockchain oriented product (Games,Dapp..) </li><li>Advanced on live product and monetization &amp; Liveops practices </li><li>Good Knowledge of the different type of token &amp; NFT monetization model: Play 2 Earn, Play &amp; Own, one token economy, 2 token economy… </li><li>Good knowledge of Tokenomics (market cap, diluted, issuance etc..) </li><li>Advanced knowledge of free-to-play economy and monetization fundamentals </li><li>Advanced understanding of game metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) </li><li>Proficient in data analysis and modeling to optimize game economies. </li><li>Proven experience mentoring junior team members. </li><li>Proficient English with outstanding verbal, written, and visual communication skills </li><li>Extensive experience using common economy design tools, like Excel </li><li>Collaborative spirit and love of teamwork </li></ul>The Reward:   <ul><li>A fun and dynamic industry where you can make a difference.   </li><li>Additional Days Off - according to Amber’s internal policy.    </li><li>Professional and friendly work environment.   </li><li>An attractive salary package with private medical services.   </li><li>Awesome and talented colleagues.   </li><li>Support from all your teammates.   </li><li>Access to training and learning programs </li></ul>

The job is for a temporary HR Administrator position at Creative Assembly, a fast-growing AAA games development studio and publisher in Sofia, Bulgaria. The role involves managing HR-related processes, ensuring compliance with Bulgarian labor law legislation, overseeing health and safety activities, and providing ad hoc admin support to the Head of HR. The ideal candidate should have previous experience working in an HR environment, strong knowledge of Bulgarian labor legislation, excellent customer service skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages. The job offers opportunities for career progression and is a part of a gaming powerhouse in Sofia.

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 This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to work in a unique game development environment. This will be a challenging and varied HR role within a fast-growing AAA games development studio and publisher lead quality assurance team in a brand new, state of the art bespoke facility in the heart of Sofia’s business park. In this role as HR Administrator you will be key support within the HR team, delivering high quality and professional service through effective administration across all aspects. As HR Administrator, you will work closely with all members of the team to ensure that a professional, customer-focused, proactive, and flexible HR service is delivered to the studio. Please note: This is a temporary position covering for maternity leave. Key Responsibilities As the HR Administrator on the team, you will manage incoming and outgoing documents in line with HR-related processes in order to ensure we are up to date and compliant with the Bulgarian labour law legislation. This is a key role within the company and you will be responsible for ensuring accurate recording of data, such as vacation requests and absenteeism, employee information management and administration, employee relations, and relevant documentation. You will oversee health and safety activities and be responsible for the process, ensure all employees are aware of health and safety policies and procedures making sure the processes are clearly communicated and compliant with the legislative requirements. Part of your responsibilities will be to prepare executive orders and further administrate relevant processes. You will also provide ad hoc admin support to the Head of HR and there will be opportunities to be involved with a wide range of HR projects within the studio. Knowledge, Skill and Experience Essential <ul><li>Previous experience working in an HR environment</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of Bulgarian labour legislation</li><li>Excellent customer service skills</li><li>Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and written in English and Bulgarian</li><li>High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office packages</li><li>Proven track record of dealing with sensitive or confidential matters</li><li>Ability to interpret data and statistics</li><li>Excellent time management and organisational skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills</li></ul> Desirable <ul><li>Experience with database systems such as Oracle, Sage People, SAP, etc.</li><li>Understanding of payroll processes</li></ul>SEGA and Creative Assembly have joined forces in a state of the art office in Sofia’s Business Park; we are having two fast-growing and highly ambitious groups under one roof! SEGA is one of the leading interactive entertainment companies in the world. Our best in class Sofia based centre is dedicated to serving SEGA’s Development teams in providing quality, timely, and effective QA services. Creative Assembly is one of Europe's leading games development studios with a heritage of award-winning AAA titles. United through the values of Quality, Focus, Teamwork, Respect and Trust, the studio is all about the right people making the best games. Winner of multiple Best Place to Work Awards, we house many talented people, from juniors to industry veterans who constantly challenge us and make sure we are striving for the best within our games and our studio life. Together we are fostering opportunities for career progression; each area having its’ own identity and culture with the shared goal of making great games for SEGA of Europe. If you’d like to be a part of this amazing gaming powerhouse in Sofia, then this is the right place for you

The job is for a Lead Artist at Hardlight, specifically for their Sonic Mobile titles. The Lead Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality art for the games, leading the art team, troubleshooting art issues, and helping with career development and recruitment. The ideal candidate should have excellent 2D and 3D art skills, technical ability and familiarity with Unity, proficiency with industry tools, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and be organized. Bonus experiences include 5 years of experience creating artwork for games, an interest in animation, a good eye for quality graphic design, and experience with basic video editing. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career development. The role is a hybrid role, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

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 <h1>Lead Artist - Sonic Mobile</h1>We are looking for a Lead Artist to take art ownership of our successful live Sonic Mobile titles by creating great art and leading our small and agile art team. This is a key role in the team that covers all areas of game art with a focus on delivering new characters in our popular live games.You enjoy working on vivid, playful, and creative art from characters to environments and effects, or any other part of the in-game art. You love discussing and helping drive forward new characters and visual features with the art, design, and code teams.Are you an Art Lead with a proven track record or a Senior Character or Environment Artist wanting to take on more responsibility and develop your own career? or even an Art Outsource manager wanting to get more hands-on? – either way, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our talented team of artists working on our much-loved Sonic IPs!<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Create high quality art for the games, single handedly and alongside the team – with a focus on character art but also helping with environments and visual effects.</li><li>Inspire and motivate the art team to achieve their best, driving artistic quality by example, promoting successful teamwork, and giving feedback and direction where needed.</li><li>Help troubleshoot any art issues from a creative and technical standpoint.</li><li>Work with the producer to schedule and plan the art team's work.</li><li>Help with the career development of the art team and recruitment of new artists.</li><li>Be a role model for our values of determination, compassion, and collaboration.</li></ul><h2>Essential Skills &amp; Experience</h2><ul><li>Excellent 2D and 3D art skills (3D modeling, texturing, and lighting).</li><li>Technical ability and familiarity with Unity. Getting art in, setting up, building assets &amp; prefabs, debugging, and improving performance.</li><li>Proficient with industry tools like 3DS Max, Maya or Blender, Photoshop, and the Substance Suite with an ability to learn new tools.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li><li>You are organized and enjoy planning ahead.</li></ul><h2>Bonus experiences</h2><ul><li>5 years’ experience creating artwork for games.</li><li>An interest and basic understanding of animation.</li><li>A good eye for quality graphic design.</li><li>Experience of basic video editing (Premiere and After Effects).</li><li>Player focused approach – you know what makes a game fun.</li><li>An interest in Sonic, SEGA, and stylised games and art.</li></ul><h2>Why Work at HARDlight?</h2>You'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes <ul><li>ULEV car salary sacrifice, life assurance, income protection, private healthcare &amp; dental insurance schemes and an enhanced contributory pension scheme</li><li>We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic bonus scheme so that you can stay motivated and focused on making HARDlight the best it can b</li><li>For gaming buffs, we offer free SEGA games on Steam and a home technology scheme</li><li>Fitness fanatics will love our discounted gym membership and ride-to-work scheme. You can find your zen with weekly yoga classes as well as in-house massage therapy</li><li>We pride ourselves on having flexible working hours to help work fit around you</li><li>The opportunity to be a large part of a small team, developing innovative titles with a huge SEGA back catalogue</li><li>We pride ourselves on helping you achieve your ambitions and offer Udemy courses to help improve your skills to become better equipped to further your careerWe want people of all backgrounds to see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively seek to diversify our team and bring more voices to the table. All applicants are welcome!</li><li>We are taking a hybrid working approach and you will be expected to work 3 days in the office with the option of 2 days out of the office.</li></ul> This role is a hybrid role – we work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

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