Director of Games (all genders)

JustPlay; Berlin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Employee Stock Options

Mental Health Support

Training & Development

State-of-the-Art Equipment

Relocation Package

Berlin Office Perks

Diverse Work Environment

Job summary

A leading mobile gaming company in Berlin is seeking a Director of Games to take ownership of game development, manage a high-performing team, and oversee a large portfolio. Candidates should have 6+ years of experience in mobile gaming, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of mobile game KPIs. This role also offers benefits like flexible work hours, mental health support, and employee stock options. Join us to help transform the gaming industry by making playtime rewarding.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in mobile gaming, with a focus on product or production roles.
• Track record of leading teams with larger games portfolios.
• Deep understanding of mobile game KPIs and user behavior.
• Leads cross-functional teams with PM skills.
• Excellent product taste and ability to define what good looks like.
• Data-informed decision maker who moves fast and learns faster.
• Collaborative builder thriving in lean, iterative environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the development and game acquisition roadmap.
• Oversee the development lifecycle of a large game portfolio.
• Manage and grow a high-performing team of producers/designers/developers.
• Define success metrics for engagement, retention, monetization, and fun.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and feedback loops.
• Partner with product and engineering to align goals and delivery.
• Be hands-on when needed: playtesting, design notes, sprint planning.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mobile game KPIs

Collaboration

Mobile gaming experience

Tools

Unity

Job description

Director of Games (all genders) – JustPlay

Location: Berlin, Germany

Join to apply for the Director of Games (all genders) role at JustPlay.

As Director of Games, you'll take ownership of our internal and external game development—from leveling up our existing portfolio to expanding our catalogue across genres. The role will also be at the unique intersection of our scaled integrated rewards platform and our owned and operated casual games.

You’ll lead a team of game designers, producers, and developers as well as oversee a range of external game development teams. Your mission: level up one of the largest casual games portfolio to become an industry leading publisher.

Responsibilities

• Own the internal games roadmap: Design and lead prioritization of the development and game acquisition roadmap
• Drive execution across the portfolio: Oversee the development lifecycle of a large portfolio—scalable iteration and improvements across many titles
• Lead the team: Manage and grow a high-performing group of producers/designers/developers
• Define success: Establish and track KPIs across engagement, retention, monetization, and fun
• Champion creative rigor: Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and feedback loops
• Partner cross‑functionally: Work closely with the JustPlay product and engineering team to ensure alignment on goals and delivery
• Be hands‑on when needed: Whether playtesting, giving design notes, or jumping into sprint planning

Requirements

• 6+ years in mobile gaming, with a focus on product or production roles
• A track record of leading teams with larger games portfolios—ideally hypercasual and casual
• Deep understanding of mobile game KPIs and user behavior in an ad revenue based context
• Strong leadership and project management skills; experience leading cross‑functional teams
• Excellent taste and product sense—you know what “good” looks like and how to get there
• Data‑informed decision‑maker who moves fast and learns faster
• A collaborative builder who thrives in lean, iterative environments

Bonus Points

• Experience with Unity and game development pipelines
• Exposure to live ops and IAPs

Benefits

• Work‑Life Balance and Flexibility: Flexible working hours and options for digital nomads, occasional office visitors, or regular office‑goers
• Employee Stock Options: Opportunity to join our Virtual Share Option Program (VSOP) and share in the success of an already profitable company
• Mental Health Support: Free personal coaching through our partner nilo.health to support our team members to live fulfilled lives at home and at work
• Training & Development: A competitive personal development budget of up to 2000€ per year for training, conferences, workshops, etc., and free language courses with Chatterbug
• Germany‑Based Benefits: 25 vacation days, free Gympass gold subscription, free monthly Deutschland‑Ticket, and a monthly €50 tax‑free internet contribution
• State‑of‑the‑Art Equipment: Doesn’t matter if you are a MacBook or Windows user; we will provide you with the technical gear you need to succeed
• A Relocation Package: Includes visa support for those who need it
• Berlin Office Perks: Ergonomic setup, free daily lunch, and a dog‑friendly environment.
• Engaging and Diverse Work Environment: Join a diverse team, with over 30 nationalities working from 20 different locations

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

About us

Come join the company that’s transforming the world of mobile gaming by making playtime truly rewarding. At JustPlay, we’re on a mission to build a fairer, more sustainable Play‑to‑Earn ecosystem—one where players are rewarded for their time, and engagement drives continuous growth.

Since launching in 2020, we’ve grown into one of the world’s leading loyalty gaming platforms, with over 25 million downloads and 500,000+ daily active users. Bootstrapped and headquartered in Berlin, our global team spans 20+ countries and is united by a belief in fun, fairness, and meaningful impact.

We’re leading a massive shift in the gaming industry—but it’s still early enough for you to make your mark. At JustPlay, you’ll have the freedom to shape bold ideas, drive real impact, and be part of a company that’s not just growing fast—but growing right.