Senior Director, Product - Live Game (pokémon Go)

Scopely

United States
Base: $193,000 - $284,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
On-site
12+ years live service game development
5+ years senior leadership role
Manage complex cross-functional teams
Scopely is seeking a Senior Director of Live Game for Pokémon GO, responsible for leading the game's live operations strategy, overseeing cross-functional teams, and ensuring player engagement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in live service game development, particularly in managing global titles, and a passion for creating engaging player experiences

Job Summary

  • This role requires defining and leading the end-to-end live operations strategy for a globally beloved game reaching hundreds of millions of players.
  • The successful candidate will oversee event design, in-game content cadence, economy health, and seasonal frameworks while collaborating with The Pokémon Company.
  • Employees are eligible for equity, bonuses, healthcare benefits, retirement plans, pet insurance, and unlimited paid time off.

Matching Summary

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Scopely is seeking a Senior Director of Live Game for Pokémon GO, responsible for leading the game's live operations strategy, overseeing cross-functional teams, and ensuring player engagement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in live service game development, particularly in managing global titles, and a passion for creating engaging player experiences.

Salary

Base: $193,000 - $284,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for equity and bonuses; Benefits: Comprehensive package including healthcare and unlimited PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years live service game development
  • 5+ years senior leadership role
  • Manage complex cross-functional teams
  • Deep understanding of player engagement loops
  • Data-driven decision making skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working with major IP partners
  • Fluency in Japanese language
  • Passion for Pokémon franchise
  • Creative vision to surprise players
  • Global scale operational experience

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years experience in live service games
  • 5+ years in director-level leadership
  • Proven success managing global titles

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