Senior Brand Manager (Us-Based, Globally Operating)
LOCATION
Remote position with flexible work hours for global collaboration.
QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of experience in brand management or marketing in the video game or entertainment industry, proven success in developing go-to-market plans, strong understanding of brand strategy, and exceptional leadership skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead strategic development and execution of marketing campaigns, manage paid media and digital marketing, create and oversee go-to-market plans, and collaborate with development teams to align brand and game objectives.
INDUSTRY
Video Game and Entertainment Industry
SHORT DESCRIPTION
NEOWIZ is seeking a Senior Brand Manager to oversee comprehensive marketing strategies for gaming titles, ensure brand alignment with player expectations, and drive player engagement through innovative campaigns.
This role requires a deep understanding of target audiences and fan communities,
Responsibilities
- [Brand Vision and Market Expertise]
- Serve as the vision holder for the product, ensuring the brand aligns with its core values, target audience, and market positioning.
- Act as the expert on the target market and fans, leveraging insights to inform strategy, communication, and creative execution.
[Comprehensive Go-to-Market Plan Development]- Develop and own the go-to-market plan and marketing plan, covering all aspects of the campaign life cycle from concept to completion.
- Lead the creation of announcement strategies, media plans, and PR initiatives to maximize impact pre-launch, during launch, and post-launch.
- Define and manage the campaign narrative, ensuring consistent messaging across all touchpoints.
[Key Promotions Mix and Digital Marketing Management]- Oversee the execution of the key promotions mix as part of comprehensive marketing campaigns, including digital and physical marketing strategies, in collaboration with marketing agencies and internal partners.
- Manage key customer touchpoints such as websites, owned media destinations, and other digital platforms, ensuring they align with the campaign vision and brand identity.
[Strategic Leadership]- Collaborate with development studios as the primary business point of contact, aligning brand and game objectives from project initiation onward.
- Own P&L responsibility for assigned titles, ensuring the financial success of the
- brand while meeting profitability goals.
[Creative and Marketing Campaign Execution]- Oversee the creation of key marketing assets, including key art, trailers, and promotional materials, in collaboration with creative and design agencies.
- Lead first-party marketing partnership initiatives with PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam, optimizing collaboration opportunities.
[Community Insight and Partner Engagement]- Discover and understand player behavior, market trends, and competitive landscapes, using insights to refine strategies.
- Build relationships with influencers, media outlets, and promotional partners to extend brand visibility and engagement.
- Plan and execute marketing event strategies, including logistics, creative activation, and on-site execution in collaboration with event and creative agencies.
- Drive endemic and non-endemic partnership marketing to enhance brand reach and impact.
[Cross-functional Coordination]- Partner with internal teams and external agencies to ensure seamless alignment and execution of all brand and marketing initiatives.
- Oversee merchandise and promotional item creation to support brand visibility and player engagement.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in brand management, marketing, or related roles in the video game or entertainment industry.
- Proven success in developing and managing go-to-market plans, paid media, and digital marketing campaigns.
- Strong understanding of brand strategy, positioning, communication, and creative asset development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage P&L, ensuring financial success for major projects.
- Experience managing websites, owned media destinations, and digital advertising platforms.
- Exceptional leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional campaigns.
- Passion for video games and a deep understanding of gaming culture, audience behavior, and industry trends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with first-party marketing partnerships (PlayStation, Xbox, Steam) and hardware marketing collaborations.
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools, analytics platforms, and campaign tracking systems.
- Knowledge of creative production workflows and tools used in marketing asset creation.
- Experience managing merchandise and promotional item creation to support marketing campaigns.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
What NEOWIZ Offers
- A fully remote position with flexible work hours for global collaboration.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities to work on a diverse portfolio of innovative and narrative-rich games.
- A dynamic, supportive, transparent, and collaborative work environment.
- Career development opportunities and access to industry-leading tools and training.
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