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AppLovin's global technology platform provides developers the most powerful, integrated set of solutions to grow their businesses–all in one place. Founded in 2012, AppLovin enables developers of all sizes to market, monetize, analyze and publish their apps. Its studios create popular, immersive content and its technology brings that content to users around the world. AppLovin is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with offices globally. Learn more at our website.

AppLovin is one of Inc.‘s Best Workplaces and a recipient of the 2019 Glassdoor Top CEO employee’s choice award. The San Francisco Business Times’ awarded AppLovin one of the Bay Area’s Best Places to Work and the Workplace Wellness Award which recognizes businesses that are leaders in improving worker well-being.

AppLovin’s in-house creative team, SparkLabs, is looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong creative background. You would be joining a team that is responsible for creating a variety of graphic, video and interactive creatives designed for mobile games. The genres will vary from match 3 and puzzle to more complex resource management and core games. These creatives will be used to allow end users the ability to preview some of the largest mobile gaming apps in the marketplace.

This position will serve as a critical member of an impactful team that wears many hats and moves fast. If you are an enthusiastic team-player who is highly organized and passionate about creating thoughtful and polished mobile advertisements that have potential to reach millions of mobile users, this could be the role for you!

Responsibilities

  • Content Production
  • Ideate & storyboard app store optimization, video and playable concepts with design & business leads for external creative vendor production.
  • Collaborate with design leads to collate art materials for creative vendors.
  • Understand all facets of the project and write clear detailed creative briefs.
  • Manage and oversee multiple creative projects with several vendors simultaneously.
  • Liaise between cross functional teams (specifically: creative vendors, designers, and business teams) to ensure projects are delivered on time and meets expectations.
  • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of creative projects to meet business’ needs.
  • Review deliverables from vendors and provide detailed creative feedback.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop best practices and templates.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to increase efficiencies and streamline processes.
  • Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage communication and approvals between creative and business teams.
  • Be highly responsive to internal and external questions pertinent to the project.
  • Manage and mitigate day to day problems, ensuring strong and effective communication in difficult and time sensitive situations.
  • Understand when (and why) to escalate issues and coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure next steps are aligned and completed.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience working in project management (preferably in a fast-paced creative agency or marketing team, managing multiple creative projects simultaneously).
  • Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere).
  • Understanding of art, design, technical fundamentals and creative asset management.
  • Organized, detail oriented, and exceptional communicator.
  • Analytical and creative thinker with a proactive approach to solving problems.
  • Results oriented and interested in working with data to produce high-engagement ads.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that is constantly changing.

Preferred qualifications

  • Prior advertising or marketing experience.
  • Prior experience managing third party creative vendors.
  • Prior experience with app store optimization.
  • Passion for mobile games.
  • Experience with 2D character animation.
  • Working proficiency in another foreign language.

Perks

  • Free medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Work from home stipend on each paycheck
  • Free public transit for commuting to the office (when applicable)
  • $100 per month for gym membership
  • Fun company parties and events
  • Flexible Time Off - work hard and take time when you need it

Interested? Send us your resume and portfolio (a plus)!

AppLovin is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, religion, marital status or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.