Inventor Relations Manager
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As our Inventor Relations Manager youll play a key role in discovering and shaping the next generation of Exploding Kittens games. Youll connect with external game designers source and evaluate new concepts and partner closely with internal teams to bring the most exciting ideas to life.
This is a newly created role with a lot of ownership and opportunity to make an impact. Youll build and nurture relationships with inventors while also creating and improving the systems and processes that support how we discover evaluate and develop new games. If youre passionate about creativity collaboration and spotting great ideas this is a chance to help define how future EK games come to life.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Conduct outreach and build relationships with external game designers to source new and innovative concepts
- Attend tabletop gaming conventions to meet inventors and hear pitches in person
- Maintain ongoing communication with designers and host virtual pitch sessions throughout the year
- Evaluate submissions and coordinate cross-functional reviews with internal stakeholders
- Track and manage inventor submissions maintaining an organized database of concepts
- Manage a quarterly budget for optioning new game concepts
- Update and share the companys Inventor Wishlist to keep designers informed on current focus areas
- Identify opportunities to improve and evolve the Inventor Relations program and processes
- Lead contract negotiations with external designers
- Review and manage royalty statements on a quarterly basis
WHAT WE NEED
- Strong communicator and natural relationship-builder who thrives on connecting with creative talent
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams prioritize effectively and keep things moving
- Deep understanding of the tabletop gaming landscape especially within the mass-market party game space
- Solid grasp of game design principles with a sharp instinct for identifying concepts with strong commercial potential
- Proven ability to collaborate with and support creative teams bringing ideas to life through partnership and feedback
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Looking for a great new game for game night? Look no further, here you'll find such magnificent party games as Exploding Kittens, Throw Throw Burrito, Bears vs Babies, You've Got Crabs, and many more!
