Director of Monetization

SciPlay
  • Austin, Texas
    13 days ago

    Job Description

    SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.

    SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live and Solitaire Pet Adventure with offices all over the world!

    Position Summary

    About The Role:

    The Director,Monetizationwillbe responsible forthe game's Live Ops, from scheduling, conception & planning, through design, development and operation and finally following through with long-term planning based on the game’s future roadmap, A/Btestingand analytics. 

    TheDirector,Monetization will ensure daily game-wide goals are met, our activity continues toevolveand its standard continues to rise.In order tosuccessfully perform this, they willinterface withall game leads and all stages of the gamelife-cycle: planning, art design, development,QAand production.  

    Monetizationtodayisone of the foundations of our games, serving to make each player's experience diverse and exciting on a day-to-day basis! By constantly introducing original, short-lived in-game activities that interact with the base game, we aim to create an ongoing cycle of anticipation and variation. This requires a sound understanding of the game’s core functionalities, combined with the ability toleveragethem through clear and consistent UI and visual communication across various Live Ops, whichinclude:daily challenges, ongoing mini-games, both game community-wide & personalized promotions and more. Our Live Ops are based around real-world calendar events, new game content, gamefeaturesor changes - we are limited only by our creativity, and that creativity is the foundation of successful Live Ops!   

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Enrich the game with several layers of game-in-game activity, driving all stages of these activities' planning and development 

    • Possess a deep understanding of the game team goals and how these are addressed through Monetization 

    • Possess a deep understanding of existing game mechanics and how to bestutilizethem within Live Ops 

    • Differentiate in-game activity between player segments, tooptimizeactivity-based KPI uplifts 

    • Integrate supporting player-facing communication, including both external communications through multiple channels (push notifications, Community posts, personal email marketing, etc.) and internal in-game messaging 

    • Collaborate with several teams throughout different development stagesin order toreach the best possible outcome 

    • Drive continuous innovation in the game'sday over dayactivity, adding new types of communication, integration of new features, etc. 

    • Define and execute a long-term, data-driven Monetization strategy 

    • Define and execute a long-term Live Ops Calendar, including short-term and long-term activity, both recurring and one-time 

    • Formulate,streamlineand manage team-wide processes as well as integrate with existing ones, while adhering to strict timelines 

    Desired Skills & Experience:

    • 5+ years of experience working on a game team; genuine interest in Mobile gaming 

    • Outstanding creativity and drive 

    • Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English both player-facing and internal (team-facing) 

    • Strong senseof responsibility and professionalism 

    • Attention to detail with an eye for aesthetics 

    • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently or within a team environment

    • Game design knowledge – a big advantage

    We are SciPlay! We make games!

    At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally, and we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our ability to stay ahead of the game! We are the brainiacs behind-the-scenes; innovating, dreaming, and navigating the social gaming world. Together, if we stay passionate and ambitious with our goals, no one can stop us from becoming the #1 social and casual gaming company.

    A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:

    • Competitive salaries

    • Annual bonuses, matching 401k

    • Funenvironment: OpenOffice Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks. Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.

    • Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as weekly company-paid lunch stipend

    • Paid Family Leave

    • Paid Volunteer Time

    • Annual 2-night company retreat

    Read More About Our Values Here:

    https://www.sciplay.com/life-at-sciplay

    Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #beYOU 

    SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games! Learn more at www.lnw.com.

    SciPlayCorporation and its affiliates (collectively,SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment withSciPlay(to the extentpermittedby law), you shall be asked to consent toSciPlayconducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended toidentifymajor responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than thosestatedabove.SciPlayis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Ifyou’dlike more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster.

    #LI-ME1 #LI-Onsite

    Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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    LocationAustin, Texas

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