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Director Marketing

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Niantic

Niantic

501-1,000 employees

Develops augmented reality games and experiences

Hardware
VR & AR
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$209.5k - $245kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Expert

Bellevue, WA, USA

Category
Brand & Creative Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
SEO
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in B2B marketing, with a strong focus on product marketing, growth marketing, or developer relations. Prior experience marketing technical spatial or mapping products is highly desirable.
  • Proven understanding of APIs, web services, and software development concepts. Comfortable presenting our story to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to inform marketing decisions and measure campaign effectiveness.
  • Startup mentality. You enjoy leaning into constraints with your tenacity, creativity and business nous. You get the basics right and work efficiently to achieve results, fast.
  • Exceptional storyteller. You combine a precise command of language with a deep appreciation for Niantic’s products and goals to craft and convey effective messaging, internally and externally.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Ability to inspire and empower a team to achieve high-reaching goals.
  • Influential without authority. You combine authenticity, logic and insight to build then leverage trust with colleagues.
  • Open-minded. You appreciate the value of diverse opinions and are skilled at bringing them together to create better outcomes.
  • Proven track record of driving significant revenue growth and customer acquisition through effective marketing strategies.
  • You share our belief in the inevitability of a spatial computing future and the magic of real-world XR experiences.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.
  • Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including asynchronous interactions with others.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a data-driven marketing strategy that aligns with the overall business goals and drives adoption of the self-serve geo-services offering. Analyze total addressable market. Identify target market/s for these services and communicate a compelling value proposition that resonates with potential customers.
  • Create and implement targeted marketing campaigns across various channels (e.g., SEO, SEM, content marketing, social media, email marketing, events like B2B conferences) to generate qualified leads and drive conversion.
  • Design and optimize the onboarding process to ensure a seamless and positive experience for new users, leading to increased activation and retention rates.
  • Collaborate with the product team to develop and refine our strategy for the self-serve offering, ensuring it aligns with market expectations and increases revenue growth.
  • Track and analyze key marketing metrics (e.g., website traffic, lead conversion rates, customer acquisition cost, churn rate) to identify areas for improvement and optimize campaign performance.
  • Build and lead a strong team, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to achieve individual and collective goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.

Niantic creates augmented reality (AR) experiences that combine the digital and real worlds, encouraging users to explore and interact with their environment. Their popular AR games, such as Pokémon GO and Ingress, engage millions of players globally by promoting outdoor activity and social interaction. The company generates revenue through in-app purchases, partnerships with local businesses, and branded merchandise. Niantic's Lightship platform serves as a powerful AR engine, enabling both their games and other developers to create immersive applications. The goal of Niantic is to enhance real-world experiences through technology, fostering a sense of community and exploration among users.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$780M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Niantic's popular AR games like Pokémon GO have a massive global user base, ensuring a steady stream of revenue from in-app purchases and sponsorships.
  • The launch of new features and events, such as the Shared Skies season and the introduction of Gigantamax Pokémon, keeps the user base engaged and attracts new players.
  • Their new 'Studio' interface for web-based XR development and 3D creation opens up additional opportunities for innovation and revenue.

What critics are saying

  • The AR gaming market is highly competitive, with new entrants potentially diluting Niantic's market share.
  • Dependence on the success of a few flagship games like Pokémon GO could pose a risk if user interest wanes.

What makes Niantic unique

  • Niantic's focus on augmented reality games that encourage outdoor activity and social interaction sets it apart from traditional mobile gaming companies.
  • Their Lightship platform not only powers their own games but also provides a revenue stream by enabling other developers to create AR applications.
  • Niantic's strategic partnerships with companies like Google Play and 100 Thieves enhance their market presence and offer unique in-game experiences.