Inventor Relations Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Inventor Relations Manager (Gamedev): Managing the discovery and evaluation of new tabletop game concepts with an accent on building relationships with external designers and streamlining the submission process. Focus on identifying commercially viable party games, leading contract negotiations, and partnering with internal teams to bring new titles to market.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $125,000–$145,000 per year

Company

A creative game studio known for developing innovative and engaging tabletop party games.

What you will do

• Conduct outreach and build relationships with external game designers to source new concepts.
• Attend tabletop gaming conventions to meet inventors and hear pitches in person.
• Evaluate submissions and coordinate cross-functional reviews with internal stakeholders.
• Manage a quarterly budget for optioning new game concepts.
• Lead contract negotiations with external designers and manage royalty statements.
• Identify opportunities to improve the Inventor Relations program and processes.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the tabletop gaming landscape, particularly mass-market party games.
• Proven ability to build relationships with creative talent.
• Sharp instinct for identifying game concepts with strong commercial potential.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively.
• Experience collaborating with and supporting creative teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future portfolio of a leading game studio.
• Newly created role with significant ownership and impact.
• Collaborative environment focused on creativity and innovation.
• Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.