Director of Growth

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Director of Growth Cloud Imperium Games Los Angeles United States of America 2 days ago Apply We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent. Cloud Imperium Games is a Global Publisher/Developer in the interactive entertainment industry, building the next generation of immersive games of uncompromising fidelity and scale. Star Citizen, the record-breaking space sim and massively multiplayer online game, is currently in Open Alpha Access but already has over 5 million users. We are also developing Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history. Where? This role is based in Los Angeles and will work with a highly dispersed marketing team based in LA, Texas, the UK, Germany, and Montreal. This is an inherently collaborative leadership role and will require you to interface regularly with our brand and product teams, creative services, marketing production, website and platform, community, and direct marketing depts. Why? After a few years of experimenting with earned, owned, and lite paid channels, we are ready to bring onboard a leader to take us to the next level of global growth, and write the next chapter of our paid growth story. We aren’t neophytes to incredible growth. We started in 2012 as a tiny startup with a dream and exploded onto the crowdfunding scene to become the biggest endeavor ever launched by the enthusiasm of the crowd. Today we’ve generated over $600M in revenues, both from crowdfunding and five plus years of Early Access sales, as we deliver the most transparent and ambitious gaming project in history. We have years of data on how our player base has grown, and we are now looking for our next leader to take our nascent Growth and Lifecycle Marketing team and continue to build it into a best-in-class global team to supercharge our next stage of growth. Star Citizen occupies a unique position in the games industry in that it is still actively in development yet is already playable now by thousands of gamers daily. Our players are also passionate testers whose feedback directly results in improvements and enhancements to the game on an ongoing basis. We therefore need a savvy and thoughtful growth leader who understands that we’re not just a product looking for users, but a growing digital movement seeking fellow gamers excited to help us build the next great sci-fi game. What? This role requires a heavy mix of both strategy and execution. At the highest level, the Director of Growth needs to own the holistic growth of the Star Citizen user base and community, and the growth plan of Squadron 42. The Growth Director will concept, plan, and lead omnichannel strategies for paid user acquisition and reactivation, prioritizing sustainable growth that respects the state of the product and community. They will be assisted by and oversee third-party agencies in the execution of our growth marketing campaigns. The Growth Director will lead a diverse range of projects, including: Managing, mentoring, and expanding a team of growth marketing, lifecycle marketing, and marketing analysts. Overseeing holistic paid growth strategies, overseeing new user acquisition and customer lifetime value management. Crafting both long-term growth plans and day-to-day tactical strategies. Efficiently allocating and managing a growing user acquisition budget to achieve KPI targets and revenue growth. Owning the customer funnel from site visit to purchase across various channels. Monitoring, optimizing, and reporting campaign performance across active ad networks. Developing an internal performance marketing framework for measuring and optimizing growth. Optimizing the lifecycle marketing journey for retention and engagement. Collaborating with Creative Services and Brand teams on ad creative development. Staying updated on advertising trends and advocating for new channels and formats. Maximizing acquisition and engagement for live events in collaboration with Game Development and Live Ops. Ideal candidates should have: 7+ years of experience leading growth, user acquisition and marketing for gaming or ecommerce brands. 4+ years of team management experience, driving growth and revenue targets. Demonstrated success scaling multi-million dollar annual UA budgets. Experience with diverse global ad markets and complex budget strategies. Strong analytical skills and ability to derive actionable insights. Understanding of holistic growth campaigns and experience with various marketing channels. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and inspire teams towards common goals. Relentless mindset for optimization and a strong sense of ownership. Diversity Statement CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special. Fraud Statement We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at [email protected] with any information you may have. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history. With studios in Manchester, Los Angeles, Austin, and Frankfurt our colleagues work in a relaxed, innovative, and future thinking environment. We host various sports and social groups, such as tabletop games, wargaming, yoga, football, and tennis, to name a few. We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”.Create Your Profile — Game companies can contact you with their relevant job openings. Apply

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