Game Manager, New Games

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Barcelona, Cataluña, ESP
Hybrid
Senior level
Gaming • Mobile
The Role
Lead early-stage mobile game development from concept to playable prototypes. Own game vision, validate opportunities, set roadmaps and OKRs, direct a small cross-functional team, coordinate crafts, and drive delivery using qualitative and quantitative insights while balancing creative goals with business objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In

Madbox is a fast-growing mobile gaming company with a very unique way of developing games. Everything has been made for teams to take as much ownership as possible, unleash their creativity, bring performance, and have as much fun as possible.
In July 2022, we launched our Pocket Champs game worldwide which quickly became one of the top-grossing games in its category. In our fast-paced, tech-driven environment, we continuously innovate by developing and updating our proprietary modules, along with integrating third-party ones, to enhance game functionalities, ensure precise analytics, and comply with evolving regulations.
This dynamic ecosystem requires meticulous coordination to keep our games at the forefront of technology and user experience.

The Game Manager in the New Games team is responsible for identifying, shaping, and validating new game opportunities from early concept to scalable evergreen experiences.

This role initially focuses on early stage development, but can evolve if the game starts getting traction. The Game Manager owns the game vision, leads a small cross-functional team, and ensures delivery aligned with Madbox’s production mindset and editorial guidelines.

Your future responsibilities and scope:

Game Vision

  • Define and maintain a clear game vision aligned with Madbox editorial guidelines

  • Translate ideas into testable concepts and playable prototypes

  • Communicate the game vision clearly to the team and key stakeholders

  • Make decisions regarding the game’s direction, priorities, and scope

  • Balance creative goals with business objectives

  • Take accountability for investment decisions and opportunity validation

Team Leadership

  • Lead and manage a small cross-functional team in early development stages

  • Ensure strong team dynamics and effective collaboration

  • Support team performance and individual development

  • Act as the main point of contact and reference for the project across the company

  • Represent the project internally and ensure alignment with stakeholders

Producing and Delivery

  • Define short and mid-term roadmaps to validate key assumptions

  • Drive execution using both qualitative and quantitative insights

  • Coordinate closely with all crafts to ensure efficient delivery

  • Define and drive team OKRs aligned with company objectives

  • Ensure timely delivery of learnings, prototypes, and milestones

The profile we are looking for:
  • At least 5–6 years of experience in mobile game development

  • Experience in early stage development, prototyping, or new games is a strong asset

  • Background in hypercasual or fast iteration environments is a plus

  • Open to more junior profiles with strong potential and learning capacity

  • Strong understanding of game design fundamentals and player experience

  • Ability to identify promising game ideas and assess early potential

  • Solid decision-making skills in uncertain and fast-moving environments

  • Strong ownership mindset and accountability

  • Ability to lead small teams with autonomy

  • Comfortable working across design, production, and product disciplines

  • Clear communication and stakeholder management skills

At Madbox, we value the mindset and how you can fit with our culture by sharing common values and creating great games together.
We are passionate, always pushing to the next level to learn new things. We are creative and innovative and most of all, team players 🙏

Do you recognize yourself in this mindset? Apply today and come meet us !!! ⬇️

How do we hire at Madbox?
  • Meet the recruiter

  • Meet the direct manager 

  • Meet one of Directors

  • Home Assignment

  • Home Assignment Interview

  • Meet the team

NB: our offers are extended within 24h

Find out more about Madbox!

Skills Required

  • 5-6 years of experience in mobile game development
  • Experience in early-stage development, prototyping, or new games
  • Background in hypercasual or fast iteration environments
  • Strong understanding of game design fundamentals and player experience
  • Ability to identify promising game ideas and assess early potential
  • Solid decision-making skills in uncertain and fast-moving environments
  • Strong ownership mindset and accountability
  • Ability to lead small teams with autonomy
  • Comfortable working across design, production, and product disciplines
  • Clear communication and stakeholder management skills
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The Company
140 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Madbox is a Paris-based mobile video game developer and publisher that creates and scales distinctive casual, hyper-casual, and hybrid-casual games for millions of players worldwide. The company manages the full lifecycle of its titles, including game design, publishing, user acquisition, and marketing, while using small teams, in-house technology, and data-driven processes. Its games include Stickman Hook, Pocket Champs, Parkour Race, and Idle Ants.

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