Full-Time
Product Manager
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Pocket Gems
51-200 employees
Develops engaging mobile games for casual gamers
Compensation Overview
$125k - $165kAnnually
Mid, Senior
San Francisco, CA, USA
- 4+ years of games or entertainment industry experience as a product manager.
- Up to date with current trends in free-to-play mobile games and understand the pros and cons of the decisions that different games make.
- Experienced in quantitative analysis and have the ability to refine hypotheses/models by digging into user data.
- Ability to manage complex projects and production schedules.
- Crave constant feedback that helps you make your game design better.
- Strong design mentality and intuition for game mechanics.
- Strong quantitative analysis skills and ability to refine hypotheses/models by digging into user data and iteratively improving metrics.
- Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in quantitative discipline (CS, Engineering, Math, Econ, etc.).
- Ability to write clear and concise specs for new features.
- Work in an environment that requires strong problem solving skills and independent self-direction.
- Iterate on and develop hypotheses for player journeys using feedback from data analysis and user testing, and competitive analysis.
- Combine creativity with business impact in an entrepreneurial environment by working with world-class UX and Game Designers, Engineers and fellow Product Managers to:
- Design: Create and iterate on engaging and innovative features and systems to create our next hit game.
- Build: Wireframe and project manage new features as part of an agile product development process
- Test: Set and analyze success metrics for product health, and rigorously test and optimize for them over time to deliver exceptional business results
- Lead: Guide a cross-functional team to drive growth for new projects
Pocket Gems creates engaging mobile games aimed at casual gamers who seek relaxation and entertainment. Their games, such as "Episode," an interactive storytelling platform, and "War Dragons," a 3D real-time strategy game, are designed to captivate a wide audience. The company uses a freemium model, allowing players to download and play games for free while offering in-app purchases and advertisements for revenue. This approach enables players to enhance their experience with virtual goods while the company earns from ads based on user engagement. Pocket Gems stands out in the competitive mobile gaming market by prioritizing creativity and originality in game development, aiming to build a loyal user base and foster community engagement.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$158.3M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2009
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -10%2 year growth
↓ -32%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Strategic partnerships, such as with AppLovin, enhance Pocket Gems' user acquisition capabilities and broaden their audience reach.
- Successful migration to Stream Chat demonstrates the company's commitment to improving user experience and engagement.
- Pocket Gems' innovative approach and popular titles have garnered a loyal user base, providing a stable foundation for future growth.
What critics are saying
- The highly competitive mobile gaming market requires constant innovation to maintain user interest and market share.
- Reliance on the freemium model means revenue is dependent on a small percentage of users making in-app purchases, which can be unpredictable.
What makes Pocket Gems unique
- Pocket Gems focuses on casual gamers, a broad and lucrative market segment often overlooked by competitors targeting hardcore gamers.
- Their emphasis on creativity and originality in game development sets them apart in a crowded market, as evidenced by unique titles like 'Episode' and 'War Dragons'.
- The freemium business model allows for a low barrier to entry, attracting a large user base while monetizing through in-app purchases and advertisements.
Benefits
Financial Benefits - At Pocket Gems we believe in making sure that all of our employees have a meaningful stake in the company’s performance. We offer competitive salaries, retirement plans, and comprehensive benefits packages.
Choose Your Gear - Trick out your computer and workspace – Mac, PC, one monitor, two monitor, red monitor, blue monitor. Want a bean bag chair and a standing desk? That’s a weird combo, but go for it!
Contribute to the Office - Every new employee gets $100 to contribute to the new office. Past purchases include 3D printers, massage chairs and floating sharks (don’t ask).
Awesome Events - We throw killer parties – from our annual Halloween bash where everyone dresses up, to building boats made of cardboard to our quarterly team outings, we love having fun together!