Director of Games

JustPlay GmbH; Germany (OH); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering mobile gaming company seeks a Director of Games to oversee and expand its games portfolio. The successful candidate will manage game development teams, prioritize the roadmap, and establish key performance indicators for engagement and monetization. Candidates must have over 6 years in mobile gaming, a strong leadership background, and data-driven decision-making skills. The role offers flexible working conditions and attractive benefits, including employee stock options.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee stock options

Mental health support

Training & development budget

Relocation package

Free daily lunch in Berlin office

Qualifications

• 6+ years in mobile gaming, focusing on product or production roles.
• Experience leading teams with large games portfolios.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the internal games roadmap and lead prioritization.
• Oversee the development lifecycle of a large portfolio.
• Manage and grow a high-performing group of producers/designers/developers.

Skills

Leadership in mobile gaming

Project management

Data-informed decision-making

Understanding of mobile game KPIs

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Tools

Unity

Job description

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.

Tasks

• 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€/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 23 nationalities working from 19 different locations*Benefits may vary depending on location and contract type. Do not hesitate to ask us about more details on our benefits offer.

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.

You’ll be working as part of Gimica, our in-house game studio focused on casual, timeless mobile experiences with lasting appeal. We don’t chase trends—we refine formats people already love; crafting fun, engaging titles designed for long-term retention.

JustPlay has grown into one of the world’s leading loyalty gaming platforms, with 25M+ downloads and 500K+ daily active users. 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.