Brand Manager

4 Months ago • 3 Years + • Marketing

Job Summary

Job Description

The Brand Manager at CIG will develop and execute data-driven marketing strategies for game content launches. This includes partnering with cross-functional and development teams, acting as a brand steward across multiple IPs, conducting market analysis, and collaborating with the Creative Director on marketing materials (web, trailers, social media, promotions, events). The role involves managing third-party vendors, asset delivery, and identifying effective positioning for target audiences. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in AAA game brand marketing, a deep understanding of brand management, and the ability to lead projects from planning to post-launch.
Must have:
  • 3+ years AAA game brand marketing experience
  • Extensive knowledge of brand management and positioning
  • Experience with AAA title launches
  • Cross-functional team collaboration skills
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Deep knowledge of video games and communities

Job Details

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.

The Brand Marketing team, a key group within the overall Marketing team at CIG, is responsible for building foundational plans for projects and promotions with emphasis on their associated marketing strategy, also, for working across the company and beyond, to execute globally through the mix of functional disciplines so that goals and strategies are met. 

The Global Brand Manager is an expert, guardian and advocate for assigned projects and promotions within the portfolio, with responsibility for the creation of integrated marketing plans and their executionThe Global Brand Manager will partner with a diverse range of partners across product development, functional marketing teams, and external partners as applicable – to inform, collaborate and execute for overall benefit to the business. 
 
Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher systemCloud Imperium Games is creating STAR CITIZEN, a record-shattering, largely crowdfunded space sim, and SQUADRON 42, a story-driven single-player game set in the same universe that stars a wide-ranging cast of top Hollywood talentCIG operates in “open development” – sharing progress and updates in near real timeThis paradigm-shifting development process (game development usually occurs behind closed doors) gives the community an unprecedented look at the development of STAR CITIZEN and SQUADRON 42, and allows direct feedback and interaction between players and developers, ensuring that the games being developed are what players want to play. 
 
For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out: https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA 

 
What does a Brand Manager at CIG do? 

  • Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager, manage data-driven, innovative consumer-driven marketing strategies; and oversee the tactical execution of game content launches and own go-to-market planning.

  • Partner with and manage cross-functional teams and game development teams to solidify plans and flawlessly execute.
    Act as the steward across the multiple Cloud Imperium IPs and brands.

  • Conduct competitive and market analysis to aid strategic commercial planning, and post-mortem reporting on plan execution.

  • Work with Creative Director to deliver best in class creative executions. Creative executions you’ll be involved in managing may include, but aren’t limited to: Web, Trailers, Social Media, Promotions, and Events.

  • Work with and manage third party vendors, launch partners and external stakeholders.

  • Manage asset delivery and liaison with internal development and production.

  • Be a knowledge expert on our games and Star Citizen universe. Use this knowledge to identify positionings and value propositions with various target audiences. Manage how we reach those audiences and communicate this positioning creatively to them
     

What do we expect from our Brand Manager? 

  • 3+ years of experience in a brand marketing role in the gaming sector ideally working across AAA game titles.

  • Extensive knowledge of brand management and positioning and can craft compelling consumer propositions to varied audiences.

  • Has taken AAA titles from planning stages through to live release and beyond.

  • Able to work with other teams and disciplines to complement and support each other's plans and objectives.

  • Be an independent thinker who can make convincing, information-based decisions.

  • Extensive knowledge of video games and their respective communities.

  • Detail-oriented and driven to organize and re-prioritize tasks and decisions under regularly shifting requirements and deadlines.

  • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance marketing and communication strategies to the next level.
     

If you are an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and collaborative Brand Manager, please apply for this role immediately! 

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 info@cloudimperiumgames.com 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!

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About The Company

Cloud Imperium Games is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA experiences outside the established publisher system, founded by Chris Roberts, creator of the best selling Wing Commander and Freelancer series, Cloud Imperium is currently developing Star Citizen, a record-shattering crowd funded title that combines classic space sim gameplay with Hollywood-caliber visuals.


Cloud Imperium aims to pave new ground in game development by sharing the process with the players. Where game development was once hidden, Cloud Imperium has opted to share the process with those backing Star Citizen. Supporters come to know the team and follow them every step of the way as the game created. The community is closely engaged and their feedback Is considered in all aspects of game development, avoiding standard publicity to put Roberts’ epic vision directly in players’ hands.


Cloud Imperium has studios in Los Angeles, California ; Austin, Texas ; Manchester, UK and Frankfurt, Germany.

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