Project Operations Manager, Brand Licensing

Overview

Forbes’ Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs in 2023

Work From Anywhere

You will: Work with our Brands in Games (BiG) team to drive collaborations between top global IP and hit mobile games.

Must have: 3+ years of gaming industry experience, including project management in game operations. Must be a passionate gamer, fluent in English and Chinese.

Who We Are | What We Do

Yodo1 simplifies mobile game growth.

With over 1.5 billion downloads across our portfolio, Yodo1 is a partner for mobile game growth at every stage—from helping developers monetize their first game to bringing iconic brands into major mobile titles.

Taking over a decade of experience publishing and growing games like Crossy Road, Rodeo Stampede, and Ski Safari into global hits, we provide products and services that range from helping new arrivals to the app store optimize ad revenue, driving a 50x increase in users for games like Animal Revolt Battle Simulator, and bringing iconic IP from companies like Hasbro, Paramount, Legendary, and MGA to studios like Rivergame, 37Games, and more.

We love games, we play games, we grow games.

And we’re one of Forbes’ Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs in 2023.

What We Believe | How We Work

We believe in the future and power of the mobile gaming industry and that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a life they love through games.

We believe you know when and where you do your best work. We are fully remote by design and we WFA: Work From Anywhere. We don’t impose hours or limit time off.

We are driven by performance and we experiment often. We care about impact, not titles.

Who We’re Looking For

Right now, we are hiring a Brands in Games Project Operations Manager to bring efficient project management and IP supervision to our stakeholders: owners of the world’s biggest brands and developers of some of the most successful games in China and worldwide.

You are:

Focused on impact. You understand the 80/20 rule and focus on activities that matter.
Performance-driven and growth-oriented. You have an intrinsic will to succeed while unafraid to try, fail, and learn by experimenting with new approaches and testing ideas.
Cooperative. You help others succeed; you give and receive feedback well.
Relentlessly curious. You ask questions.
Humble. You ask for help; you are quick to admit and learn from your mistakes.
SMART. You work and communicate in ways that are specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, and timebound.

What We Expect

You will:

Communicate with global IP holders on game crossover opportunities in China and worldwide, understand the values of each brand, and maintain strong relationships;
Take ownership in overall project operations with domestic game developers, to help them maximize revenue and brand awareness through global IP collaborations;
Support all necessary tasks for licensors and sublicensees by driving the project management, executing IP supervision, and ensuring smooth launches in the target markets;
Cooperate with our sales and business development team to support the effective integration of brands in games;
Continuously build your understanding of the licensing and gaming industries; assist the team in maintaining good customer relationships and keep abreast of customer and project trends;
Regularly evaluate project success and effectively communicate results and learnings.

Must Have:

At least 3 years of experience in mobile gaming
Proven success in project management, especially within game publishing operations.
Native-level Chinese fluency with strong spoken and written English and the ability to communicate and cooperate across cultures.
Passion for games, especially for mobile, and familiarity with ACGN culture in Europe, America, Japan, or Korea.
Self-motivation and problem-solving skills; able to learn quickly and continuously and excel in a fast-paced, KPI-driven team.

Preferred:

What We Offer

Compensation. We pay based on qualifications, experience, and fit for the role. We provide an allowance to purchase your own device or equipment and we offer variable compensation through our annual bonus program.

Growth. We offer an environment where you will have the trust and freedom to try, fail, learn fast, and make a real impact while accelerating your career, and where anyone with a great idea can pitch it directly to our management team.

WFA. Work from anywhere in the world, travel when and where you like, get paid in your currency of choice, and enjoy flexible hours and unlimited paid time off.

Community. Work with an energetic, fast-learning, supportive, and diverse team of Yodies across six continents and 30+ countries who share and support new ideas and get things done.

Apply now to change the game for game developers!

Project Operations Manager,
Brand Licensing

Overview

Who We Are | What We Do

What We Believe | How We Work

Who We’re Looking For

What We Expect

What We Offer

Game Growth

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