About the company
Genies is culture’s leading avatar technology company empowering humans to create their own avatar experiences. To-date, Genies has been widely adopted by cultural tastemakers and has partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group as their rosters’ “official avatar.” Genies has recently launched its consumer arm via its AR Developer Kit which allows developers to create interoperable avatar experiences for mobile and hardware AR. Their first avatar experience, Silver Studio, allows users to design and exchange digital fashion. Genies has raised $250M from investors such as Silver Lake, BOND, NEA, and Bob Iger valuing the company at $1 billion.
Job Summary
What You’ll be Doing:
📍Lead the end-to-end development process of interactive gaming experiences, ensuring alignment with the company's vision, objectives, and quality standards 📍Collaborate with game designers, engineers, and artists to define project goals, requirements, and timelines 📍Manage project budgets, resources, and schedules to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget constraints 📍Implement best practices for project management, including milestone planning, risk assessment, and issue resolution 📍Foster a collaborative and creative environment within the game development team, encouraging innovation and excellence 📍Establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal stakeholders and external partners, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities 📍Oversee quality assurance processes to uphold product excellence and ensure a polished user experience 📍Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform strategic decision-making and drive continuous improvement 📍Contribute to the development of the company's gaming roadmap and product strategy, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation 📍Act as a champion for the Genies brand, embodying its values and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and creativity
What You Should Have:
📍Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Design, Business Administration, or a related field (Advanced degree preferred) 📍Proven experience (5+ years) in game production or project management roles within the gaming industry, with a track record of successfully delivering high-quality games on time and within budget 📍Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve common goals 📍Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels 📍Deep understanding of game development processes, tools, and technologies, with a passion for gaming and interactive entertainment 📍Solid grasp of business fundamentals, including budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management 📍Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools such Asana and Jira 📍Creative problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset, with a willingness to tackle challenges head-on and drive results 📍A collaborative and inclusive approach to teamwork, with a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace