UK Gaming Partnerships Director

Tencent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LightSpeed Studios is seeking a senior business development professional to build and manage UK-based partner studio relationships, align with LightSpeed’s global teams, and drive co-development opportunities across the UK gaming ecosystem.

With over 10 years in the gaming industry, you will leverage a strong network in the UK/European market to identify partnerships and strategic initiatives that advance LightSpeed’s goals across platforms and genres.

Qualifications

• 10+ years gaming industry experience with business development or partnerships.
• Understanding of game development processes and studio operations.
• Experience managing strategic partnerships with studios or senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across international teams.
• Strong UK/European gaming network; cross-cultural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with UK-based partner studios, acting as a key liaison between LightSpeed Studios and external development partners.
• Identify and drive business development opportunities, including strategic partnerships, co-development initiatives, and potential new projects.
• Work closely with partner studios to understand game development progress, business priorities, and key challenges, providing strategic support where needed.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between UK partner studios and LightSpeed’s global teams, ensuring alignment on business objectives and key decisions.
• Monitor industry trends and identify opportunities to strengthen LightSpeed’s partnerships and presence within the UK gaming ecosystem.

Job description

LightSpeed Studios is seeking a senior business development professional to build and manage UK-based partner studio relationships, align with LightSpeed’s global teams, and drive co-development opportunities across the UK gaming ecosystem.

With over 10 years in the gaming industry, you will leverage a strong network in the UK/European market to identify partnerships and strategic initiatives that advance LightSpeed’s goals across platforms and genres.