Gala
Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, Blockchain and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.
Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and ever since Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.
Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.
Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.
At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.
And this is just the beginning…
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Games Business Leader to drive the vision and execution of our gaming projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in game design, development, and team leadership, with a deep understanding of the latest technologies in the gaming industry. This role will require collaboration with global cross-functional teams, including artists, developers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality, innovative games. As the Games Development Leader, you will be responsible for setting strategic direction, optimizing workflows, and mentoring a team of talented developers to ensure project success from concept to launch. Experience in blockchain or web3 gaming is a plus.
We are seeking visionary business leaders with deep subject matter expertise and proven leadership experience to take our company to the next stage. The focus is to drive new strategic initiatives, grow the existing business, including new and existing partners, and lead and manage teams. They will also manage their P&L. Most importantly, we need leaders who embody a “yes and” mentality, embracing challenges with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a drive to figure things out and deliver impactful results.
We would love someone with a deep passion for games and an impressive track record for leading game development in a fast-paced, evolving, creative-minded environment.
You will be a part of a company of super-achievers who work together to bring forth the evolution of entertainment. The ideal candidate has prior game dev experience, excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. We want someone with experience and passion for web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. We would love someone with a deep passion for innovation, strong product management skills, and an impressive track record for working in a fast-paced, evolving, creative-minded environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and drive the overall strategy for the games division, focusing on both new and existing game initiatives.
- Lead and manage game development teams through all stages of game creation, from concept to launch, and post-launch growth.
- Utilize data analytics, including metrics like Daily Active Users (DAUs), retention rates, and player engagement, to refine and evolve game strategies.
- Collaborate closely with game team leads to ensure alignment with business goals and timelines while fostering innovation and creativity within the teams.
- Identify and assess market trends, opportunities, and competitive dynamics to steer game development in the right direction.
- Oversee P&L management for the games division, ensuring financial goals are met and growth opportunities are maximized.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between game teams, marketing, product, and community teams to ensure seamless execution of game-related initiatives.
- Mentor and develop talent within the games teams, providing leadership and career growth opportunities.
- Manage stakeholder expectations, presenting progress reports, forecasts, and strategic updates to senior leadership and key partners.
- Stay up-to-date with gaming trends, emerging technologies, and player feedback to maintain a competitive edge in the gaming industry.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- 10+ years of game development experience, including managing projects and teams
- Strong understanding of the game development process, including pre-production, production, and post-production
- Successful experience driving the game’s strategy and success
- Prior experience negotiating milestone-based contracts with developers
- Proven experience managing budgets and resources
- Experience working cross-functionally for the success delivery of games, partnering with data/analytics, UA management, marketing and more
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster and maintain relationships with third-party game studios
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, fun collaborator
- Excited by problem-solving
- Fearless
Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications
- Driven and motivated by innovation
#LI-Onsite
Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- U.S. based Employees receive 100% employee-covered benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program and much more
NEXT STEPS
If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our positions. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country indicated by the job description without the need for visa sponsorship.
Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including, and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. We kindly ask that external recruitment agencies or third-party vendors refrain from contacting any managers or senior leadership directly regarding job postings or potential candidate submissions.
