Head of Product

Who We Are:

MAKE LIFE EPIC

Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio with an unwavering mission to “build games that stand the test of time”. The name Firaxis, a fusion of “fiery” and “axis,” communicates the company’s dynamic development process that results in the creation of ground breaking titles with unparalleled gameplay delivered to gamers around the world. Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.

VISION

Make Life Epic…for our Players, our Community and all Firaxians.

CORE VALUES

Be Accountable

Own Outcomes, Be Honest And Treat Feedback As A Gift.

Embrace Enthusiasm

Allow Space For Failure, Share Your Excitement And Let Passion Drive Outcomes.

People First

Treat People With Respect, Create A Culture Of Belonging And Act With Empathy.

Work Smart

Solve For Efficiency, Focus On Collaboration And Prioritize Improvement.

Gameplay Focused

Deliver Quality Game Experiences, Take Pride In Your Work And Put Players At The Center Of Every Decision.

What We Need

As Head of Product on Civilization, you will partner with the studio, project and publishing leadership teams to drive the development of actionable and strategic business plans. Your role will report to the Studio Head and you will be expected to leverage market trends, UX research, and player telemetry to uncover insights and identify growth opportunities for the Civilization franchise. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of and love for Civilization and 4X Grand Strategy gameplay. This role requires experience in large-scale game development, exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of motivating and guiding large, diverse teams. As a leader with broad expertise, you will help shape the product roadmap and inspire cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional player experiences.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Leadership
• Partner with game team leadership to create and communicate product roadmaps ensuring alignment with the company's strategic vision and goals.
• In partnership with the Executive Producer, drive alignment across key studio, franchise and product stakeholders to execute long-term strategic plans that drive growth, innovation, and market leadership.
• Bring expertise within the strategy gaming genre, understanding competitor titles, market trends, and best-in-class mechanics to guide product and future investment decisions.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop senior leaders; foster a high-performance culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and overall product excellence.
• Embodies the Studio Values in daily decision-making and communication, and integrates them into team workflows, culture, and leadership practices.
• Demonstrates and upholds Firaxis’ leadership expectations, setting a strong example for others while actively reinforcing and holding others accountable to those standards.
• Product Leadership
• Champion a data-informed culture focused on continuous experimentation, hypothesis testing, and iteration.
• Own the game health reporting process, analyzing key metrics and providing strategic recommendations to creative leadership for franchise growth opportunities.
• Translate market and player behavior trends into actionable insights that inform product design, roadmap priorities, and player engagement strategies.
• Partner with the Executive Producer to drive a global development strategy; maximize high quality output while managing responsible costs.
• Multifunctional Collaboration
• Foster collaboration across game design, production, and other teams to drive innovation and shared learning.
• Partner with 2K teams within Product Management, Production, Growth, Data and Insights, and QA to ensure alignment across the Publisher<>Developer umbrella.
• Collaborate with creative leadership, producers and analysts to set clear KPIs, outcomes, and goals while refining the experimentation roadmap to validate key business questions.
• Partner with game design and analytics teams to define telemetry requirements, implement tracking events, and optimize reporting and visualization tools.
• Business Ownership
• Partner with the project leadership and the publisher to define franchise and product P&Ls. Control costs and target impactful product or technology investments.
• Identify and manage project and portfolio risks; ensure proactive problem-solving and contingency planning.
• Integrate product roadmaps into overall business planning mechanisms with the publisher to accurately reflect product goals and FY targets.

Who We Believe Will Be An Excellent Fit

• 10+ years of experience in the gaming industry with a deep understanding of game development and publishing cycles.
• Strong business acumen and design sensibility, with the ability to connect player behavior to market outcomes and create data-informed product strategies.
• Expert knowledge of market trends, business models, and customer preferences across genres, platforms, and demographics.
• Experience in evaluating design, UX, and in-game economies to optimize player behavior and engagement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights and make persuasive pitches to game, franchise & studio leadership
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, able to unite cross-functional teams to tackle complex problems and drive business impact.
• Ability to act as a strong team communicator to build consensus & align subject experts to resolve complex problems.
• Great attention to detail coupled with the ability to see the bigger picture and prioritize competing needs versus deadlines.
• Experience working with statistical tools.
• A deep passion for strategy gaming, combined with a strong understanding of the genre and industry trends.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline, e.g. Mathematics / Statistics / Economics / Finance / Engineering / Computer Science.

STUDIO LEGACY:

Named World’s #1 Developer of the Year by Game Informer Magazine in 2012, Firaxis is very proud of its legacy of developing award winning titles. We have won multiple BAFTAs, D.I.C.E Awards, Game of the Year titles, and category awards (from “Best Strategy Game” to “Best PC Game”) across our products.

Additionally, our company was also featured in SmartCEO’s “Best-Run Book” for company culture and praised for a focus on “family, fun and flexibility.” Firaxis was also named a finalist in SmartCEO’s Healthiest Company Awards for 2016.

Firaxis Games prides itself on maintaining a quality of life inside and outside the studio – when our team members are happy and healthy, creativity can flourish. We offer boot camp fitness and yoga classes at the office, a free gym with shower, regularly catered lunches and breakfasts, biweekly Friday Happy Hours, company events and parties, and a “FunZone” complete with billiards, foosball, video games, and tabletop gaming space. We are also a philanthropic studio and offer employees the chance to volunteer with local charities and nonprofits throughout the year.

Full Time employees can also take advantage of Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401K retirement savings, a wellbeing initiative with the opportunity to earn cash rewards, an Employee Assistance Program, and paid time off and paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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