General Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

General Manager (Gamedev): Owning the consumer games business end-to-end with full P&L accountability and strategic leadership across portfolio development, platform expansion, and growth. Focus on driving revenue through ad-monetized models, defining the product roadmap for hirify.global.com, and leading multidisciplinary teams to ship high-quality casual games.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from New York, NY (Hybrid)

Salary: $200,000–$300,000

Company

A founder-led, privately held Evergreen business with 25 years of experience creating world-class web and mobile games.

What you will do

• Take full P&L ownership of the consumer games business, including revenue strategy and marketing.
• Define the portfolio strategy, including building, licensing, and retiring titles across first and third-party platforms.
• Drive the product roadmap for hirify.global.com, focusing on engagement, retention, and monetization.
• Lead expansion into new distribution channels such as mobile apps and social platforms.
• Shape inorganic growth through studio partnerships, IP deals, and catalog acquisitions.
• Lead and mentor director-level talent across games, platform, creative, and analytics departments.

Requirements

• Must have VP/GM/Head of Studio experience with direct P&L ownership in consumer games.
• Proven track record of shipping quality games that drive revenue and retention.
• Deep expertise in ad-monetized models and consumer-facing web platforms.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across design, product, and analytics.
• Strong strategic conviction regarding game quality and player-first decision making.

Nice to have

• Experience with web casual games, particularly for 35+ audiences.
• Background in platform expansion (mobile, social, new distribution).
• Comfort building for players who prioritize craft and quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus and equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Personal development and conference budgets for professional growth.
• Generous time off, including year-end holidays and Summer Fridays.
• Transparent, collaborative culture focused on trust, ownership, and fun.