Director of Games (all genders)
Director of Games
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.
Your mission: lead a team of game designers, producers, and developers and oversee a range of external game development teams to level up one of the largest casual games portfolios and become an industry leading publisher.
Key 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: play‑testing, giving design notes, or jumping into sprint planning.
Qualifications
- 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 €2,000/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: We provide the technical gear you need to succeed whether you use a MacBook or Windows.
- Relocation Package: Includes visa support for those who need it.
- Berlin Office Perks: Ergonomic setup, free daily lunch, a dog‑friendly environment.
- Diverse Work Environment: Join a team of over 29 nationalities working from 20 different locations.
About JustPlay
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.