Creative Lead, Merge Mansion

We are a mobile game company, based in both Helsinki and Berlin, creating world-class entertainment by building a portfolio of hit games. Since our launch in 2020, our first chart-topping game Merge Mansion has been entertaining over 60 million players worldwide, and we have grown into a team of over 280.Our mission is to entertain hundreds of millions of people for decades, with our games, and also through our creative marketing, community, and beyond – while having fun with it.We’re ordinary people crafting extraordinary games with passion and ambition. Our culture of trust, psychological safety and wellbeing empowers us to aim high, take ownership, and shape the future of mobile games together.We are looking for a visionary Creative Lead to shape and elevate the creative direction of Merge Mansion. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll drive innovation across art, narrative, UX, and game design, while maintaining a strong focus on player experience and data-informed decision making. Reporting to the General Manager, you'll collaborate closely with other craft leads while directing creative leaders and their teams to deliver exceptional player experiences.Curious about our crafts and how we collaborate together to create world-class entertainment? Find out more here https://metacoregames.com/our-craftsResponsibilitiesGuiding the creative vision and execution across all creative domains: art, narrative, UX, game designLeading creative teams while fostering a culture of innovation and excellenceEnsuring creative decisions are backed by player insights and performance dataDriving collaboration between creative disciplines to deliver cohesive player experiencesRequirementsProven track record leading creative teams in successful mobile gamesStrong background in game design, art direction, or user experience designExperience using data and player feedback to inform creative decisionsOutstanding communication and team leadership abilitiesIn addition to these, it would be nice but not mandatory for you to have some of these as well:Experience with live service games and continuous content deliveryPortfolio showcasing creative excellence and innovationWhat We OfferWorkplace where we aim high, without taking ourselves too seriouslyAutonomy and accountability with support to foster professional developmentGreat opportunities to grow with the companyWork-life balance and strong emphasis on wellbeingApproachable leaders with low egoA diverse and inclusive environment where you can be yourselfFlexible hybrid workplace where people enjoy working at the officeBasicsLocation: Helsinki, Finland and Berlin, GermanyRelocation: Relocating to Finland or Germany expected, full support providedWork model: Mix of office and remote workWorking language: EnglishOur equal opportunity statementTo entertain hundreds of millions of people for decades, we need diverse teams that understand our diverse audiences. The key to unleash our creativity is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of trust where Metacoreans from all walks of life can be themselves. We celebrate our differences and believe they are the strength that drives us forward.We are committed to offering equal opportunities for all, regardless of background, age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family status, education, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic. We build and maintain a workplace and industry free of harassment and discrimination.We also aspire to have DE&I as a fundamental part of our game design process to enable us to create even better and more inclusive games, communities and entertainment.If you require any support or have specific needs during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you!Our cultureOur culture is based on trust, psychological safety and wellbeing. At Metacore, autonomy and accountability go firmly hand in hand, and we cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can be yourself.We are collaborative and humble, and think “we” before “me”. We enable focus through transparency and ownership. We aim high, and aspire to be nothing less than the best game company in the world to work for.To create even better games, communities and entertainment, we welcome talent with diverse experiences, who are passionate about their roles and bold in their ambition.We have collectively defined our culture and values, and we uphold them together, every day.Read more about our culture: https://metacoregames.com/culture