Head of Game Innovation & Partnerships

Appodeal is a dynamic US-based product company with a truly global presence.

We have offices in Warsaw, Barcelona and Virginia along with remote team members located around the world.

Our company thrives on diversity, collaboration, and innovation, making us a leader in the mobile app monetization space.

Why Appodeal?

At Appodeal, we’re more than just a company—we’re a team united by a common mission: to help every person discover and grow their talents!

We take pride in our cutting-edge product and our internationally dispersed team of talented professionals.

Here’s what we value, and what we hope you do too:

• Continuous Learning and Growth: We are passionate about learning, growing personally, and building rewarding careers.
• Making an Impact: We are committed to building a history-defining company that leaves a lasting impact on the mobile app industry.
• Solving Exciting Challenges: We tackle complex problems every day, supported by a team of world-class professionals and mentors.
• Enjoying the Journey: We believe in having fun while working toward our goals.

We are seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial leader to head our Game Innovation & Partnerships department. The primary goal of this role is to expand our portfolio by discovering and developing the next generation of hit mobile games. You will be responsible for building a team to create and test game prototypes, identifying high-potential concepts, and partnering with early-stage studios to bring innovative games to market. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our portfolio and secure a first-mover advantage in the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead the Game Innovation team to develop and test game prototypes based on emerging trends and popular games.
• Oversee the rapid prototyping process to validate game concepts and identify high-potential opportunities.
• Analyze market trends and player behavior to anticipate new gameplay innovations and emerging genres.
• Scout and identify promising early-stage games and studios for partnership opportunities.
• Negotiate partnership agreements with small studios and developers to co-develop and launch innovative games.
• Manage department’s internal team (Product Development, User Acquisition, Monetization) to ensure successful game scaling and market fit.
• Develop and execute strategies to secure first-mover advantages in new game genres.
• Set and manage KPIs for the department, ensuring alignment with the company's growth and profitability goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in game development, publishing, or product leadership roles.
• Proven track record in scouting and developing hit games or managing successful game partnerships.
• Strong understanding of mobile gaming market trends and player preferences.
• Experience in building and managing teams focused on rapid prototyping.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and short-term execution.
• Advanced data analysis skills to identify opportunities and assess market potential.
• Experience in early-stage game development or startup environments.
• Familiarity with game analytics and A/B testing processes.

Nice to have:

• Strong network within the mobile game developer community.

Why join us?

• We offer a great product and an amazing, internationally dispersed team.
• Our mission is simple: to help every person discover and grow their talents.
• You will have a direct impact on the company's growth trajectory, leading efforts to scale our games to new heights.

With an outstanding product and a mission that excites and inspires, Appodeal offers a unique opportunity to make an impact while being part of an amazing team.

Join us and help shape the future of mobile app success!