Game Director

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April 10

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KIMARU Talent

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Recruitment • Gaming • Startup

KIMARU Talent is a recruitment firm specializing in high-touch recruitment services for gaming studios and tech startups. They offer a variety of recruitment services including container search, retained search, contingent search, and recruitment operations consultation. KIMARU Talent partners with tech companies, ranging from Series-A startups to public companies, providing expertise in startup recruitment. Founded by Rumiko Matsumoto, the company has extensive experience in the mobile app, gaming, and ad-tech industries. Their focus is on building strong, integrity-centered relationships with clients and candidates, and they work closely with founders and executives to support their recruitment needs as their companies grow.

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📋 Description

• About KIMARU Talent: KIMARU Talent was created to offer specialized and agile recruitment services for gaming studios, gaming-adjacent tech startups, and ad-tech companies. • We firmly believe that business growth and success start with effective recruitment. We are excited to collaborate with clients and candidates to facilitate the perfect match between exceptional talent and outstanding employers. • Role Summary: We’re looking for a visionary Game Director with a deep understanding of mobile game design. This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role where your creative direction, design instincts, and team leadership will shape a game already gaining traction in the market. • Key Responsibilities: Define and drive the game vision in partnership with studio leadership, ensuring alignment across design, art, engineering, and production. Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of designers and developers. Guide the evolution of game systems, mechanics, and content based on user data, player feedback, and market trends. Own the overall game economy, retention systems, and progression loops to ensure long-term engagement. Set creative priorities and make high-level product decisions that balance innovation, fun, and business outcomes. Collaborate with product, marketing, and UA teams to support live operations and player growth.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in game development, with a focus on mobile free-to-play. • Proven track record in a Game Director, Creative Director, or Lead Designer role on successful mobile games. • Strong grasp of game economy design, monetization strategies, and player lifecycle management. • Data-informed mindset: ability to interpret analytics and translate insights into design decisions. • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring creative teams. • Experience with live ops, content pipelines, and feature roadmapping.