Jobs at Kongregate

The majority of Kongregate’s revenue comes from our application platform for virtual goods-based browser games. These range from the more immersive social games to web-based MMOs and strategy games. We're looking for a product and monetization expert to lead this business. The Director of Virtual Goods will have overall responsibility for the virtual goods business, platform, and games.

In this role you will:

• Lead the virtual goods business, including responsibility for revenue targets
• Work with third party game developers to improve retention and monetization of their games
• Project management of design and engineering teams in developing and extending virtual goods platform
• Oversee developer relations, business development, and developer-oriented marketing
• Lead analytics and reporting for virtual goods games
• Work with marketing team on customer acquisition and retention

Qualifications:

• 4 years professional experience in virtual goods based games required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Expert analytical metrics-based marketing skills, including split testing
• Expert knowledge of virtual goods game mechanics and monetization
• Proficient leadership and career development for virtual goods team as it grows
• Working knowledge of marketing channels for online games

This job will be based in our San Francisco headquarters. There is some flexibility on the level/title depending on candidate experience.

To apply, send a resume to jobs@kongregate.com with "Director of Virtual Goods" in the subject line.

Kongregate, a web games startup, is looking for a Ruby on Rails developer to join our tight-knit and highly productive team. We practice iterative, test-driven development, work sustainable hours, and offer competitive compensation.

Ideal candidate will:

• Be smart
• Get things done
• Love shipping solid code
• Have demonstrated Ruby on Rails experience
• Enthusiasm for Linux system automation/Puppet a big plus

Our engineering team is based in Portland, OR - this position will most likely be there, though we will consider candidates for our San Francisco office as well.

To apply, send a resume to jobs@kongregate.com with "Web Developer" in the subject line.

Kongregate, a GameStop Company, is looking for a Visual Designer. Work full-time in a highly collaborative environment to build designs for Kongregate’s custom ad campaigns and support our website design. This position will be working side by side with our advertising and product teams to outline and design our advertising projects and seeing them through from concept to launch.

Will work collaborate closely with and report to Kongregate’s Creative Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create designs and mockups for media and ad campaign projects, including banner ad units, custom landing pages, and webpage skin takeovers.
• Collaborate with Sales and Product teams in production of media and advertising campaign projects.
• Turn designs into working, styled pages using HTML and CSS.
• Assist with additional web design projects when needed.

Basic and Preferred Qualifications (Education and/or Experience):

• At least three years of related work experience, including:
  • At least 1 year experience in Graphic/Web/Visual Design in an organizational setting.
  • At least 2 years experience in HTML/CSS development.
• Accredited Associate degree in Fine Arts or Graphic Design required although a portfolio of work demonstrating a comparable level of education may be accepted in substitution; accredited Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience with Flash preferred.
• Experience with Print production preferred.
• Experience with User Interface Design preferred.
• Design portfolio that includes examples of related work required.

Minimum Qualifications, Job Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of Photoshop.
• Proficient knowledge of Illustrator.
• Expert knowledge with HTML/CSS.
• Has a strong eye for design.
• Self-starter who is able to meet deadlines in a fast-changing environment.
• Can follow technical discussions and engage in product development process.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Has a creative approach to problem solving.
• Proficient knowledge of concept development, layout composition, color theory, typography, and basic drawing skills.
• Proficient organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple, overlapping, and potentially conflicting priorities.
• Proficient ability to meet demanding, evolving and frequently overlapping deadlines.
• Ability to respond favorably to frequent feedback, including multiple and potentially conflicting revisions.
• Ability to complete design projects quickly, as needed, to ensure that the department's production objectives are achieved.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other design professionals, including the ability to respond favorably to creative differences of opinion and to handle stress in a manner acceptable to others.
• Strong interest in video games preferred.

This position is based in our San Francisco office.

To apply, send resume and portfolio to jobs@kongregate.com with "Visual Designer" in the subject line.