Our studio is on the lookout for a General Manager (Head of Studio) to take on Operational, HR and Leadership duties. The studio consists of high-performing Programmers, Producers, Artists, Animators, Scripters and QA who are super passionate about delivering amazing experiences for players.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operational Management of the studio.
* Manages the team directly – daily management and motivation of team members with project managers.
* Mentorship and coaching of staff, including overseeing new employee on-boarding and career development.
* Provide HR support and consultation.
* Recruit, interview, select and hire the appropriate number of employees based on the growth plan.
* Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-potential game studios.
* Ensure team harmony, team health and a vibrant, fun but productive studio.
* Be a strong advocate of the Rogueside culture.
* Closely cooperate and communicate transparently with all stakeholders and other managers.
* Oversee and manage submissions related to public grants and tax credits.
* Liaise with local authorities to ensure the studio is always in line with local laws and regulations.
* Be the face of the studio at game events, speaking at conferences and promoting the studio.
* Manage project budgets and revenue forecasts.
* Lead cross-functional teams across various departments, including Game Development, Data Analytics, Creative, Marketing, Monetization, Engineering, and Finance.
* Foster a collaborative environment to ensure alignment of goals, priorities, and communication among all teams.
* Serve as the primary point of contact between investors, development teams, and other key stakeholders.
* Plan and organise team-building activities to foster collaboration and team cohesion.
Qualifications:
* 5+ years experience working in a Management role in the games Industry or IT industry.
* Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team are keys to success for this role.
* A strong communicator, highly skilled in leading & dealing with multidisciplinary game teams (Game Design, Development, Art, Marketing, Analytics).
* Cross-functional expertise in Operations, Business Development, Finance, HR.
* Incredibly passionate about creating innovative, fun & highly engaging games and overall, passionate about helping to take the next level.
* A champion of industry trends, design paradigms, business models & go to market approaches.
* Project management, coaching, mentorship or project delivery experience.
* Outgoing personality with expertise at developing solid relationships internally and externally.
* A creative force. Someone capable of coming up with multiple ideas and solutions to a wide array of challenges.
* An exceptional team player that embraces transparency, honesty & humility.
* Experience working with international teams.
* Understanding of game or product development life cycles.
* Player and People-focused.
* Able to independently make decisions.
* Flexible and able to adapt quickly.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Pluses:
* Proficiency in Dutch or French.
* Passionate about games.
* Experience working in HR.
* Experience working for international companies.
Practical Information:
* Be part of a dynamic and creative team that is passionate about gaming.
* Drive the development and launch of innovative games that reach millions of players globally.
* Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.
* The job will take place on-site at our office in Belgium.
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