Creative Manager

Description

Summary: This role drives digital innovation for a key partnership, translating strategic ambitions into high-impact digital features that bring physical toys to life digitally. Highlights: 1. Bridge strategic ambition and digital reality for a long-standing partnership 2. Identify new digital opportunities, from AI to phygital integrations 3. Coordinate prototype development with UX, Tech, and Production teams **Job Description** **WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON** **Main challenge** As a key driver of innovation for one of our most valued and long\-standing partnerships – the Kinder project – your mission is to bridge the gap between strategic ambition and digital reality. You will be responsible for identifying new digital opportunities and translating them into viable, high\-impact features that bring the magic of physical toys to life in the digital space, ensuring our cooperation continues to grow and evolve. **What it means on a daily basis** * Analyse the client ecosystem, brand strategy, and market trends to identify new digital opportunities, ranging from AI\-powered tools to phygital integrations. * Structure innovation concepts into clear value propositions and detailed proposals, including scope definition, milestones, high\-level budget estimations, and expected KPIs. * Support the pre\-production phase by defining hypotheses, creating MVP scopes, and establishing validation frameworks. * Coordinate the development of prototypes in close collaboration with the UX, Tech, and Production teams. * Define success metrics in partnership with Data teams and provide data\-driven "go/no\-go" recommendations based on feasibility and ROI. * Act as the central point of contact for all innovation topics, facilitating workshops and brainstorming sessions to align strategic goals with production constraints. * Support client discussions regarding future evolutions, presenting innovation concepts with a balance of ambition and realistic delivery frameworks to strengthen client trust. **Who you will be working with** You will be part of a multinational and multicultural team operating across our Barcelona and Saigon studios, reporting directly to a manager based in Barcelona. You will act as a vital link between our internal production teams and the client, maintaining a partnership that has flourished for over seven years. While this is not a managerial role, we foster a culture of proactive R\&D and provide various opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. **Your recruitment journey** * **Recruitment Pre\-screen**: An introductory conversation to discuss your professional background and expectations, and to provide an overview of the hiring process and next steps. * **Hiring Manager Interview**: A strategic deep\-dive into your creative vision and thinking process, ensuring your approach aligns with the goals of the role. * **Team Interview**: A collaborative session with our cross\-functional team to discuss alignment between creative ambition and technical feasibility. * **Culture Conversation**: A relaxed meeting with our People team to discuss our values and studio culture, ensuring a great mutual fit for both you and the company. * **Offer Discussion**: A final call to present our proposal, discuss benefits, and answer any remaining questions before you join the team. **Qualifications** **WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED** * 4\+ years of professional experience in Digital Innovation, Product Strategy, or within a Digital Agency environment. * Proven expertise in proposal development and pre\-sales structuring. * Experience collaborating effectively within cross\-functional product teams. * Previous exposure to AI\-driven or interactive technologies is highly desirable. * Experience working with prominent international brands is a significant advantage. * Professional proficiency in English, with the ability to present complex ideas with clarity and impact. **WHO YOU ARE** * A structured thinker with the ability to frame complex business cases and identify scalable digital opportunities. * A data\-driven decision\-maker who balances creative ambition with operational realism and factual evidence. * Highly organised, with a proven ability to transform ambiguous concepts into documented frameworks and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. * A natural connector and collaborator who can inspire multidisciplinary teams and remains committed to collective company objectives. * Open\-minded and flexible in your thinking, while remaining constructive and acting with integrity at all times. * An enthusiast for games and the broader gaming industry. **Additional Information** **WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU** **Benefits** * Permanent contract, full\-time job with excellent Social Benefits. * 25 vacation days per year \+ Birthday day off. * Private medical health insurance. * Flexible compensation with Ticket Restaurant Card. * Free language courses. * Work\-from\-home hybrid model. * Merit based salary progression system and a competitive initial salary package. **Life at** **Gameloft** Our Barcelona studio offers promising career development opportunities and a positive working environment in a centrally located office. We are committed to providing excellent working conditions and fostering a collaborative team spirit. **Ready to level up your career? Apply now with your CV in English.**