PaperGames

Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Business Development Director to join our US based team and help us expand our business in North America. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the gaming industry and a proven track record of success in developing and executing strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a business development strategy for North America, with a focus on mobile, PC, and console games.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including gaming platforms, hardware manufacturers, media outlets, and potential partners.
• Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships, and lead negotiations to close deals.
• Develop and manage marketing and sales campaigns to promote our games and business to partners and customers.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of business development initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in business development in the gaming industry.
• Strong understanding of the North American gaming market and landscape.
• Proven track record of success in developing and executing strategic partnerships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for video games and the entertainment industry.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time position.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on exciting and innovative games.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

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Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute innovative marketing strategies for social networking services (SNS) and online communities, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Reddit, and Discord, with a focus on achieving content-driven growth.
• Conduct in-depth community research to gather valuable insights that inform the marketing and promotion of game products.
• Foster collaboration with the brand, creative, creator/community, integrated communications, and production teams to develop and enhance social media content for marketing campaigns.
• Utilize up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends, social media platforms, and content strategies to propose inventive approaches for engaging communities across diverse social channels and campaigns.
• Coordinate with the customer service team to gather player feedback, refine product optimization recommendations, provide feedback, and follow up with the development team to implement necessary changes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on social media and community management.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and long-term planning abilities, coupled with a strong results-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in using social media data analytics tools, such as YouTube Analytics and Sprinklr, and familiarity with collaboration tools like Jira, Lark, Asana, Trello, etc., is a plus.
• Experience working with global game and marketing teams is considered a valuable advantage.
• Proven skills in cross-departmental collaboration, project management, and organization, including the capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Effective communication skills, enabling meaningful engagement with players and a keen understanding of player and market trends.
• Proficiency in writing, enabling the creation of high-quality content.
• Note that on-site presence is required.

PaperGames

Overview:

We are a growing animation studio based in Los Angeles seeking an experienced Art Director, with a 2D environment art background. This Art Director will oversee visual development of our upcoming animated feature film, based on a successful gaming IP, including its characters, world design, conceptual environment, costumes, and props. The ideal candidate will have a strong background leading an art department for animated features. Please only apply if you have experience working on animated feature films as an Art Director.

Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the needs and direction of the Director, guide the members of the film production team, build a mature film development pipeline, and provide specific plans and adjustment guidance during the process of building the pipeline.
• In the process of art creation, maintain quality control on design drafts and test scenes at each stage, give suggestions for modification plans, and offer technical guidance for development and design.
• Lead and participate in specific visual developments of film projects, participate in important creative discussion meetings, and provide opinions and make decisions on the development direction.
• Required Qualifications:
• More than 10 years of experience working in the film industry and participating in the art development of complete original films or animated works.
• Must be familiar with the art pipeline for feature film production as well as with the 3D animation production process.
• Must have strong art production experience and have a unique view of domestic and foreign film art styles.
• Must possess a strong sense of aesthetics and originality and can easily grasp different art styles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as an Art Director at an established animation studio.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in art, animation, film, games, or a related field.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses and career advancement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you are passionate about storytelling in animation and excited to join a dynamic and growing studio, please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration.

PaperGames