Live Ops Director

**ABOUT GUNZILLA GAMES**:
Founded in 2020, Gunzilla Games is the independent AAA video game developer and publisher behind the free-to-play mobile game TECHNOCORE, the gamer-first blockchain GUNZ, and the upcoming next-gen battle royale Off The Grid, in three metropolitan locations: Frankfurt, Germany (HQ); Kyiv, Ukraine; and London, UK. The company is helmed by CEO Vlad Korolov and CSO Alexander Zoll. Gunzilla is built on the desire to innovate and push the limits of the games industry.

Gunzilla’s formidable team of talent comes from a variety of industry-leading studios and publishers (Ubisoft, Electronic Arts (EA), THQ, etc.) as well as Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Neill Blomkamp, Chief Visionary Officer, and the author of the Altered Carbon series, which has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, Richard K. Morgan, Script Writer.

The Gunzilla Leadership team includes well-known industry professionals like Timur Davidenko, Chief Technology Officer (Far Cry, Warface, and Crysis), Scott Probin, Studio Director (EA Sports’ NHL series, the Need for Speed franchise, Populous 2, Powermonger, Space Hulk), Dmitriy Markov, Technical Director (Metro Exodus, ARKTIKA.1), Volodymyr Savin, Audio Director (Cut the Rope, Metro Exodus, HBO’s Chernobyl series), Petr Cherkes, Design Director (The Last of Us, Uncharted 3, Star Wars: The Old Republic), Krasimir Nechevski, Animation Director (Adam, Book of the Dead), Nikolas Gekko, Lead Art Director, (Call of Duty: WWII, Halo Infinite, Destiny) and Kiran Pulicheri, Technical Art Director (Control, Far Cry 6).

**OUR VALUES**:

- Players First & Foremost. We aim to create titles that players love and get lost in, so our games are developed with them in mind from the start.
- We Believe in Our People. We believe in building strong teams of self-motivated individuals empowered to work at their best in a supportive environment; when we’re strong together, we thrive together.
- Commitment to Engagement & Quality. We are deeply passionate about what we do, ensuring we produce next-generation experiences of the highest calibre.
- Make Bold Moves & Innovate. We strive to make bold moves and push technology to its limits; there are no wrong steps if the outcome redefines the boundaries.
- Open & Honest. We believe in building trust through transparency and honest communication. We’re proud of who we are, what we stand for, and what we’re building.

**ABOUT THE JOB**:
Gunzilla Games is a leading game development studio dedicated to creating immersive and engaging experiences across multiple platforms. With a focus on innovation, creativity, and technical excellence, we strive to deliver high-quality games that captivate players around the world. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Live Operations Director to lead the establishment of Live Operations for our upcoming all-new AAA Battle Royale 2.0 third person shooter, due for release on PlayStation®5, Xbox® Series X|S and PC.

As the Live Operations Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the sustainability and development strategy & capability for our multi-platform Battle Royale. You will be responsible for setting up the Live Operations team, structure, and capability from scratch, ensuring that all departments are aligned and prepared to support the game's ongoing service and maintenance needs. Your expertise will be instrumental in defining the way the game is serviced post-launch, optimizing player engagement, and driving long-term success.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Establish Live Operations Concept:

- Define the concept of Live Operations within the organization, outlining its role, objectives, and the key responsibilities & relationships in supporting and maintaining the game post-launch.
- Develop a comprehensive Live Operations strategy, by working closely with the EP and the Live Product Director, that facilitates the smooth & efficient release of ongoing content updates, feature enhancements, community engagement initiatives, and monetization opportunities that will drive player retention and revenue growth. (The Product Roadmap)

Pre-Launch Planning and Preparation:

- Collaborate with development, production, QA, marketing, and other relevant departments to ensure that post-launch sustainability and development considerations are integrated into the game's development process well ahead of launch.
- Assist the team in organizing and operating pre-release playtests with various cohorts of players wo gain a deeper understanding of how players receive, engage and enjoy the game. Ensure that each release is planned and delivered effectively.
- Identify and prioritize key Live Operations requirements, such as backend infrastructure, analytics systems, content pipeline workflows, live data changes and player support tools, to support the game's ongoing service needs.

Build and Lead Live Operations Team:

- Recruit, hire, and onboard a team of Live Operations pro