Justplayapps is looking for a Director of Games to take ownership of our game development strategy. You will lead the charge in leveling up our existing portfolio and expanding our catalogue across genres, transforming one of the largest casual games portfolios into an industry-leading publisher.

What You'll Do

Own the internal games roadmap: Design and lead prioritization of the development and game acquisition roadmap.
Drive execution across the portfolio: Oversee the development lifecycle of a large portfolio—scalable iteration and improvements across many titles.
Lead the team: Manage and grow a high-performing group of producers, designers, and developers.
Define success: Establish and track KPIs across engagement, retention, monetization, and fun.
Champion creative rigor: Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and feedback loops.
Partner cross-functionally: Work closely with the Justplay product and engineering team to ensure alignment on goals and delivery.
Be hands-on when needed: Whether playtesting, giving design notes, or jumping into sprint planning.

What We're Looking For

6+ years in mobile gaming, with a focus on product or production roles
A track record of leading teams with larger games portfolios—ideally hypercasual and casual
Deep understanding of mobile game KPIs and user behavior in an ad revenue based context
Strong leadership and project management skills; experience leading cross-functional teams
Excellent taste and product sense—you know what "good" looks like and how to get there
Data-informed decision-maker who moves fast and learns faster
A collaborative builder who thrives in lean, iterative environments

Nice to Have

Experience with Unity and game development pipelines
Exposure to live ops and IAPs

Team & Environment

Lead a team of game designers, producers, and developers. Oversee a range of external game development teams.

Benefits & Compensation

Flexible working hours and options for digital nomads, occasional office visitors, or regular office-goers
Employee Stock Options: Opportunity to join our Virtual Share Option Program (VSOP)
Free personal coaching through our partner nilo.health
A competitive personal development budget of up to 2000€/year for training, conferences, workshops, etc.
Free language courses with Chatterbug
25 vacation days
Free Gympass gold subscription
Free monthly Deutschland-Ticket
Monthly €50 tax-free internet contribution
State-of-the-Art Equipment provided
A Relocation Package: Includes visa support for those who need it
Berlin Office Perks: Ergonomic setup, free daily lunch, and a dog-friendly environment.