Maximum Games is a top 20 global video game publisher, and is consistently one of the fastest-growing, making the Inc. 5000, SF Business Times’ Fast 100, and Deloitte Tech Fast 500 lists for five years in a row.

Modus Games is a label of Maximum Games focused on bringing AAA publishing services to the best independent developers around the world. The Modus label leverages our global resources and expertise to ensure each title is critically and commercially successful.

As an innovative video game publisher, we encourage employees to set aside corporate attire and mindset in favor of entrepreneurism, strategic thinking and just enough process-orientation to be effective in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The company culture values productive fun and invites team members to leverage their skills and abilities for company and personal success.

If this is the right environment for you, we are currently searching for a Brand Manager.

This position will report to the Director of Marketing and work closely with cross-functional marketing teams to position our products for success digitally and at retail under the Modus Games publishing brand. As a Brand Manager, you will work with developers, first party partners, external agencies, and internal teams to ensure that each game is presented in the best possible light and finds its audience in the broader gaming community. If you love games, have a mind for marketing, and know your way around a spreadsheet apply now!

This position is full time remote or hybrid in person (3 days a week in office) at Maximum Games Headquarters in Walnut Creek, California.

In this role, you will:

Lead global marketing strategy, execution and reporting for a portfolio of game titles
Identify and champion improvements and overarching strategies to elevate our internal processes and creative marketing efforts
Manage the publisher/developer marketing relationship and guide our development partners to best support the marketing and promotion of their games
Define product objectives, strategies, positioning, value proposition, comp titles, messaging, and target markets
Conduct research and data analysis on customer demographics, competitive analysis, forecasting and sales trends for the overall game industry and various consumer segments
Work with the game production team to develop strategies, tactics, and communication calendars
Create marketing plans and post-mortem analysis of campaigns, as well as all activities surrounding the briefing, creation, and review of assets (primarily video and art) for specific titles
Manage allocated marketing budgets and internal budget communication with cross functional teams and accounting
Work closely with external creative agencies & internal art production teams to support development of marketing assets for delivery and distribution to internal and external partners
Execute marketing tactics in collaboration with community, events, creative teams, and various partners
Assist Sales & Biz Dev teams by developing sales-related tools, trade marketing proposals, correspondence, materials/reports, and presentations
Represent and advocate for your games and the Modus brand in meetings with PlayStation, Nintendo, Valve, Microsoft, Google, press, and at trade shows
Be a fun, positive and scrappy member of the team and take pride in your work!

Ideally, you have:

Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or similar field
3-5 years of professional experience in marketing – preferably in the electronic entertainment space
Demonstrated leadership ability
Self-starter, shows initiative and can work independently
Internally motivated and constantly driven to improve
Great attention to detail and highly analytical
Creative minded and able to critique creative work
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized, motivated to improve efficiency and processes
MS Office Suite skills - strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Alignment with the Maximum Games core values: Adaptable, Creative Problem Solver, Scrappy, Cares, Context Seeker, Avid Learner
Video game industry experience preferred

Additional Information:

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.