Marketing Manager required for Firemint

Firemint is one of the most highly regarded iPhone and iPad game development studios in the world. Our best-known games are iPhone hits Flight Control and Real Racing.

We primarily market our games to an international audience through a mix of PR and online/social media campaigns, and are looking for an outstanding Marketing Manager to join our team.

This is a new position due to the growth of the self-publishing side of our business and will be a key role within the company, commencing ASAP.

• Manage and deliver marketing projects, brand management and positioning of Flight Control, Real Racing and upcoming games currently in development.
• Support our company-wide efforts to engage with our customers and online communities through our games and other channels.
• Ensure all our marketing activities and collateral are executed to the highest possible standard.
• Manage relationships with a small number of selected external companies whom we may agree to work with from time to time (for example, our iPhone game Real Racing GTI was used to launch the 2010 VW GTI in North America).
• Work with our executive team to set high-level communications and marketing strategies and goals.
• Report to the CEO, manage and grow a small marketing team.
• This is a start-up department within an established and prospering studio, so you will need to take a proactive and hands-on approach to getting things done.
• Be at the cutting edge of games as well as marketing techniques.

Who we're looking for

• You have at least 3 years experience in a similar senior marketing role, including leading small teams and working closely with other departments.
• Proven track-record with high quality consumer-facing products, ideally in discretionary spending areas such as entertainment or digital content.
• Excellent understanding of PR as well as online and social media marketing and analytics, understanding of long tail sales and building ongoing relationships with consumers via online communities. Experience drawing actionable conclusions from data.
• Pro-active and self-motivated with a laser focus, great drive and energy and a demonstrated ability to knuckle down and execute.
• Outstanding organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Obsessive attention to detail and exceptional judgement.
• Clear, concise, effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interest in games as well as internet and tech trends is essential.
• Tertiary degree in marketing or business.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with a true world leader and Australian success story, marketing fantastic products that media and the public are genuinely interested in.
• A great, professional but laid back team environment with some of the smartest and most talented game makers anywhere.
• Light, modern studio environment in central Richmond location, awesome coffee immediately across the road. Many local cafes, restaurants and shops.
• Close to public transport with various train and tram stops within walking distance. Reserved car park as well as bike parking available.
• Lots of small perks – fresh fruit, game library, Friday drinks.
• Great camaraderie – everyone shares an interest in games, gadgets and technology.
• The opportunity to do your best work yet!

About Firemint

Firemint was established in 1999. In 2009, our break-out hits Flight Control and Real Racing enabled us to switch from working on commissioned titles for international game publishers, to creating our own original IP. We are extremely consumer-focused, and have an irrational obsession with polish and creating a fun entertainment experience. Our track record is proof of our "quality over quantity" approach – we genuinely care about the games we make. We are currently expanding to numerous new hardware platforms with recent releases on PlayStation 3 and PC/Mac via Steam. Some of our awards include two prestigious Apple Design Awards (unprecedented for two apps from one developer in one year), the Australian government’s 2009 Export Award for Art & Entertainment, and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Southern Region/Technology category for our CEO and founder, Rob Murray.

Interested?

Please apply through SEEK only and include:

• A cover letter telling us why you’d like to work for Firemint and why you're perfect for the role. Applications wihtout a cover letter will not be considered.
• Your CV

You must be available to attend an interview in Richmond if short-listed. Firemint does not work with recruiters so please apply direct.