General Manager (Head of Studio)

11 Months ago • 15 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

General Manager (Head of Studio) for mobile games, 15+ years of experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, passionate about creating innovative games.
Must have:
  • General Manager
  • Free to Play
  • Live Games
  • Data-driven
Good to have:
  • Game Design
  • Game Development
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Industry Trends
Perks:
  • Relocation Support
  • Private Insurance

Job Details

Ready for your next adventure?

We are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile games studio based in sunny Barcelona. Our games are positioned in the top rankings of both iOS and Android, and they are played and loved by millions of fans all over the world. We are proud members of the Take-Two Interactive and Zynga family, and we are on a mission to offer a great gaming experience and bring fun to everyone!

What will you do at Socialpoint?

  • You will lead a nimble & agile high performing team, focusing on generating features to affect KPIs aligned with team priorities.
  • You will hold the responsibility for organizing and cultivating the growth of your team across a number of disciplines to realize their objectives, encompassing both revenue targets and other key performance indicators.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team are keys to success for this role.
  • You will foster a climate of collaboration & ongoing creative brainstorming, where new ideas can thrive & develop continuously.
  • You will dream big, but will not be obsessed with perfectionism. Although you strive for excellence, you know that getting things done is sometimes a priority.
  • You will be able to use your entrepreneurial mindset to inspire everyone, overcome obstacles, think out of the box & find a new way to succeed.

Along with your team, you will be free to innovate, take risks, try, fail, try again, learn & grow. You will have ownership over your own process & you will inspire & be surrounded by inspiring professionals.

What are we looking for? 

  • Experienced in the General Manager (Head of Studio) role within the free to play industry, preferably in Live Games. Ideally, candidates with at least 15 years of experience.
  • A data-driven sensei. Someone with outstanding analytical skills with strong ability to set measurable goals.
  • A strong communicator, highly skilled in leading & dealing with multidisciplinary game teams (Game Design, Development, Art, Marketing, Analytics).
  • Incredibly passionate about creating innovative, fun & highly engaging games and overall, passionate about helping to  to the next level.
  • A champion of industry trends, design paradigms, business models & go to market approaches.
  • A creative force. Someone capable of coming up with multiple ideas and solutions to a wide array of challenges.
  • An exceptional team player that embraces transparency, honesty & humility.

What's in it for you as a Socialpointer?

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we have employed a hybrid working from home/office system. So, what does this mean? All we ask is that you live within commuting distance of our office in Barcelona so you are able to come into the office for important meetings/events.

  • You’ll get the newest & most powerful devices & equipment to work with, along with a Spotify Premium account.
  • An impressive 25 days annual leave, not including public holidays!
  • Private medical insurance for you and your family, just in case!
  • Relocation support to help you move to Barcelona (if you’re not already here)
  • Choose from the latest IOS or Android device upon joining (phone or tablet)
  • Monthly meal allowance 
  • Yearly parent pack 
  • Free Language Lessons.
  • People development is key for us:  an amazing training budget just for you & our internal mobility program offers real growth opportunities!

If you choose to work in the office some days, don’t worry - we have you covered. Check out some of our benefits tied to the office; 

  • Want to stay in shape? We have state of the art gym facilities so you can level up your fitness game.
  • Monthly events are there to get you to know your colleagues.
  • Book an appointment with our onsite physiotherapist
  • Drop by our onsite hairdressers for a trim (and forget your wallet).

 The list just goes on & on... so get your game on & apply now!

Socialpoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’re welcome on the team no matter where you’re from, who you like, what you look like, or if you prefer Xbox over Playstation. It’s a trick question – mobile wins every time! We hire based on your qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. Our games are for everyone, and so is our workplace.

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About The Company

Socialpoint is a world-renowned game developer and publisher, specializing in mobile gaming. Ever heard of Dragon City, Monster Legends, or Top Troops? That’s us! Our egg hatched in 2008, and we’ve been connecting the world through awesome gameplay ever since.


We know that key to our success are the brilliant minds and the talent of our team players. Our international team is formed by awesome people who are passionate about social games, creativity, and pushing the bar.


We offer a fun, lively, and dynamic workplace, headquartered in beautiful Barcelona, where creativity, agility and innovation are encouraged, prized and rewarded. Working with us will see you develop your skills, play drive your career and delight 2 millions daily active users around the world!

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