Director of Monetization

SciPlay; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Annual bonuses

401k matching

Fun environment with game room

Job summary

SciPlay is seeking a Director of Monetization to own Live Ops end-to-end for mobile games. You will plan, design, test, and operate monetization initiatives, guiding the game team from concept to roadmaps and analytics.

You will drive long-term monetization strategy, coordinate with art, design, development, QA and production, and push for continuous innovation in daily activity and communications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on a game team.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.
• Interest in mobile gaming and live operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive live-ops planning, design, development and operation.
• Lead long-term monetization and calendar strategies.
• Coordinate cross-team communication (art, design, QA, production).
• Develop in-game activity layers and KPI uplifts.
• Balance player segments with personalized messaging channels.
• Innovate day-to-day activities and new features.

Skills

Mobile gaming passion

English communication

Creativity

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Game design knowledge

Responsibility & professionalism

Independence / teamwork

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free‑to‑play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun. SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live and Solitaire Pet Adventure with offices all over the world!

Position Summary

About The Role: The Director, Monetization will be responsible for the game's Live Ops, from scheduling, conception & planning, through design, development and operation and finally following through with long‑term planning based on the game’s future roadmap, A/B testing and analytics. The Director, Monetization will ensure daily game‑wide goals are met, our activity continues to evolve and its standard continues to rise. In order to successfully perform this, they will interface with all game leads and all stages of the game life‑cycle: planning, art design, development, QA and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Enrich the game with several layers of game‑in‑game activity, driving all stages of these activities' planning and development.
• Possess a deep understanding of the game team goals and how these are addressed through Monetization.
• Possess a deep understanding of existing game mechanics and how to best utilize them within Live Ops.
• Differentiated in‑game activity between player segments, to optimize activity‑based KPI uplifts.
• Integrate supporting player‑facing communication, including both external communications through multiple channels (push notifications, Community posts, personal email marketing, etc.) and internal in‑game messaging.
• Collaborate with several teams throughout different development stages in order to reach the best possible outcome.
• Drive continuous innovation in the game's day‑over‑day activity, adding new types of communication, integration of new features, etc.
• Define and execute a long‑term, data‑driven Monetization strategy.
• Define and execute a long‑term Live Ops Calendar, including short‑term and long‑term activity, both recurring and one‑time.
• Formulate, streamline and manage team‑wide processes as well as integrate with existing ones, while adhering to strict timelines.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience working on a game team.
• Genuine interest in Mobile gaming.
• Outstanding creativity and drive.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English both player‑facing and internal (team‑facing).
• Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
• Attention to detail with an eye for aesthetics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently or within a team environment.
• Game design knowledge – a big advantage.

We are SciPlay! We make games! At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally, and we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our ability to stay ahead of the game! We are the brainiacs behind‑the‑scenes; innovating, dreaming, and navigating the social gaming world. Together, if we stay passionate and ambitious with our goals, no one can stop us from becoming the #1 social and casual gaming company.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Annual bonuses, matching 401k
• Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks
• Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.
• Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as weekly company‑paid lunch stipend.
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Annual 2‑night company retreat
• Read More About Our Values Here: https://www.sciplay.com/life‑at‑sciplay

At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers.

SciPlay is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games! Learn more at www.lnw.com.

SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster.

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SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free‑to‑play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun. SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live and Solitaire Pet Adventure with offices all over the world!