Business Development Manager / Director (Gamedev)

Location: Villeurbanne, Lyon, France; hybrid work model combining in-office and remote work.

Compensation: based on qualifications and experience; profit-sharing.

Company

hirify.global is an independent studio of more than 60 people developing games for console, PC, and mobile across multiplayer and single-player genres.

What you will do

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with publishers, platforms, and IP holders.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic partnerships.
• Lead pitching efforts and present game projects clearly and convincingly.
• Collaborate with production, creative, and leadership teams.
• Represent the studio at trade shows worldwide.
• Depending on experience, lead negotiations, structure deals, develop co-development opportunities, and contribute to long-term studio positioning.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of business development experience in the game industry.
• Understanding of game development or strong curiosity about how games are made.
• Ability to navigate creative discussions and business constraints.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proactive, determined approach with the ability to work independently.
• Fluent French and English required.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent management position with direct access to leadership and meaningful influence on the studio's trajectory.
• Flexible hours and hybrid work supporting work-life balance.
• Health insurance, retirement plan, meal vouchers, and 60% reimbursement of transportation costs.
• Sustainable mobility allowance, on-site parking, vacation bonus, and profit-sharing.
• Paid time off, family support for sick children, additional leave for RQTH status, and Wellpass fitness access.
• Team breakfasts, annual Summer Camp, fitness sessions, and a welcoming collaborative studio environment.