Sr Director Marketing
Sr Director Marketing
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$ 195800 - 293800
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Job Description
At Wizards of the Coast we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons to our growing multiverse we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. Thats where you come in!
Wizards Digital Games division is building its next generation of AAA narrative-driven experiences and were looking for a Senior Director of Marketing to drive the go-to-market vision and execution for two of our most ambitious projects: Exodus from Archetype Entertainment and an unannounced game developed bySkeleton Key.
Both studios are headquartered in Austin TX and led by industry legends behind genre-defining franchises including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Mass Effect and Dragon Age. This role is a rare opportunity to shape the launch strategy and build global fan anticipation for two original IP-rich universes.
As Senior Director youll be the connective tissue between studio creativity and market activation. Youll craft positioning guide integrated campaigns oversee community development and manage cross-functional marketing execution to ensure both titles break through with players globally.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
Serve as the marketing business owner for Exodus and Skeleton Key unannounced game leading strategic planning positioning audience development and full-funnel campaign design.
Partner deeply with Archetype Entertainment and Skeleton Key studios leadership team to align product vision with marketing strategy ensuring both franchises deliver a unified narrative to press influencers and fans.
Lead internal and external marketing teams (brand social influencer media community) through development reveal pre-launch and live post-launch support.
Drive annual and multi-year marketing plans with responsibility over multimillion-dollar budgets.
Creative & Campaign Development
Inspire world-class storytelling trailers key art and social content in partnership with agencies and Hasbro internal creative teams.
Develop data-informed global campaigns with nuanced regionalization leveraging fan behaviors cultural cues and platform-specific insights.
Studio Partner & Brand Champion
Act as a trusted partner to GMs creative directors and studio heads nurturing collaboration and clear decision-making across game development and marketing.
Build enthusiasm and buy-in across Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast to support go-to-market needs.
Measurement & Optimization
Track and evaluate KPIs across brand health awareness sentiment and media performance to guide campaign evolution.
Regularly monitor player engagement signals (pre-launch community wishlists trailer drop-off etc.) and adjust tactics accordingly.
Qualifications:
15 years of experience in video game marketing including 5 years at a senior leadership level in AAA or console/PC publishing.
Proven track record launching at least two successful global cross-platform console/PC games.
Deep expertise in integrated marketing campaigns creative development and live operations marketing.
Passion for story-rich action-adventure games and the world-building that comes with them.
Comfortable navigating matrixed environments managing multiple agency relationships and influencing across functions.
Data-savvy with strong command of KPIs campaign analytics and player research.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to represent the brand internally and externally with authenticity and authority.
Preferred Experience:
Direct experience supporting or launching original IP titles.
Familiarity with Hasbro or Wizards of the Coasts ecosystem or similarly brand-led entertainment companies.
Previous experience working with Austin-based development teams is a plus.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age marital status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
The base salary range for this position is $195800.00 to $293800.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience skills and market conditions. Additionally employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
- Health & Wellness: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
- Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
- Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
- Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
- Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
