Product Director

1 week ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Arrowhead Game Studios Full time
We are now looking for a Product Director

Can you craft explosive strategies while ensuring our intergalactic freedom fighters have the time of their lives? We're on the hunt for a passionate and resourceful Product Director to join our Helldivers 2 team at Arrowhead Game Studios. If you're enthusiastic about gaming and have a talent for mixing creativity with data-driven insights (without losing your mind), we want you on our squad

Your Mission:

As the Product Director for Helldivers 2, you'll play a key role in keeping players engaged and excited about the game. You'll be figuring out what we give away for free, what players love paying for, and making sure our monetization and retention systems follow the best-loved, most effective methods from other games. In short - you will be in charge of how the product aspect of the game evolves and thrives. Working with the product team, you'll bring solid insights and practical solutions to the table. Drawing inspiration from other successful games, you'll be cherry picking best practices that make sense for Helldivers 2, pitching innovative ideas that will shape our game's direction and resonate with our community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of monetization and retention strategies, crafting a clear vision for how these systems will function within the game.
  • Oversee Helldivers 2's performance metrics, ensuring that player needs are at the forefront of our business models.
  • Dive into player feedback and data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement, translating insights into actionable strategies that enhance gameplay and elevate the player experience.
  • Collaborate with the Game Director & product team to set measurable goals, providing concrete suggestions and direction for design solutions that tackle complex challenges related to the metagame and monetization.
  • Drive roadmap and development of the business model of Helldivers 2.
  • Work closely with marketing, sales, and production teams to execute strategies that boost player engagement and ensure we achieve our objectives, serving as a key liaison to facilitate effective communication across all teams.
  • Establish and track team goals, sharing insights and feedback from a player perspective to drive engagement and retention.
  • Promote ethical monetization practices that respect player trust and align with our commitment to a fantasy-first development philosophy.
  • Share your knowledge and best practices with our team, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous learning that keeps player satisfaction as the ultimate goal.
  • While advocating a vision-driven and fantasy-first approach to our development, you will also keep an eye on industry trends and competitor offerings to inform our tactics and development.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • 5+ years in product management or a related role within the gaming industry, with hands-on experience in game design and development preferred.
  • Proven experience in product management or a related role in the gaming industry, especially with live service games.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights and compelling product strategies focused on player needs.
  • Proven experience with a collaborative approach to product development, guiding teams toward innovative and creative solutions that enhance player experiences and tackle complex monetization challenges.
  • Exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and inspire those around you to keep players at the heart of our work.
  • Strategic thinker capable of translating high-level vision and goals into exciting initiatives that resonate with our player base and foster their loyalty.
  • A genuine love for gaming, especially in the co-op genre, with a strong understanding of player experiences and expectations.

Note: While this position is for a Product Director, we are also open to considering experienced Senior Product Managers or Product Managers if you recognize yourself and your experience in the job description and you have a strong passion for player-centered game design. If you feel ready to take on this responsibility and bring our vision to life, we encourage you to apply

Key Attributes:

  • A can-do attitude with a willingness to jump into various tasks as needed.
  • Strong interest in fostering a fun, collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and exploration, always with the player experience in mind.
  • Committed to transparent communication and a player-centric mentality.

Key Metrics:

  • MaU, Wau, DaU & WoW retention.
  • ARPDAU/ARPWA.
  • Cost, Revenue & Profit.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, as diverse perspectives enrich our team and our games. Ready to join us on this thrilling adventure? If you're excited to make a meaningful impact in the world of gaming while having a ton of fun along the way, we can't wait to hear from you

How to apply:

If you think that this position matches your background and skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible. We ask that your application always include relevant work samples or a link to your portfolio.

We interview candidates continuously and hire when we find a good fit.

Practical Information:

Scope: Full-time: 40 hours per week, 6 month probation period.
Location: Office first, hybrid solution possible. You need to be eligible to work in Sweden.

We are a pet friendly office You can expect to find dogs and occasionally some cats around.

What we offer:

Arrowhead Game Studios is a growing team of about 100+ people, best known for our co-op titles. Despite our size, we remain a friendly and down to earth bunch, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together.

Located in a newly built, custom-tailored office on the Hammarby Kaj waterfront, we enjoy everything Stockholm has to offer. A thriving game dev scene, along with all types of activities are immediately available on our doorstep.

Our talented developers are crucial to our success, therefore we put a lot of emphasis in creating and maintaining a prosperous culture. We're committed to open and transparent communication. Your ideas are welcomed, valued, appreciated - the ceiling for creative discussions is high.

We also have numerous work benefits for all our employees. You can read about them here

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