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Epoch Games

Lead 3D Game Artist

Winston Salem, NC

LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is ... In this volunteer position you will be managing, and review the 3D work of, a team of other ...

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Games Producer- Talent Pool

Charleston, SC · On-site +1

$116K - $117K/yr

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. About ...

HigherEchelon

Serious Game Tester

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Serious Game Tester Location: Huntsville, AL (Hybrid) Description: Seeking a highly motivated ... Execute various tests (usability, regression, etc.) on the in-development software. Manage any ...

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Games Producer- Talent Pool

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Remote

$126K - $129K/yr

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. About ...

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Games Producer- Talent Pool

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site +1

$118K - $120K/yr

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. About ...

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Games Producer- Talent Pool

Charleston, SC · Remote

$126K - $129K/yr

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. About ...

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Games Producer- Talent Pool

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site +1

$118K - $120K/yr

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. About ...

Valicy

Senior Game Developer

Wilmington, NC

NC Game Development Reports To: Game Developer Lead Status: Exempt WHO WE ARE: We are Valicy. We ... managers, and cross-functional partners. - Collaborate with designers, artists, audio, QA, and ...

Valicy

Senior Game Developer

Greenville, NC

NC Game Development Reports To: Game Developer Lead Status: Exempt WHO WE ARE: We are Valicy. We ... managers, and cross-functional partners. - Collaborate with designers, artists, audio, QA, and ...

Relevate Health

$100K - $125K/yr

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end management of game development processes, ensuring the timely delivery of features and content across both current and future franchise projects. You'll ...

QDStaff

Mobile Game Producer

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$116K - $118K/yr

This role involves overseeing the game development process, acting as a liaison between departments ... every area of product development. • Define product milestones and deliverables; manage ...

Rushdown Studios

Senior Game Build Engineer

$125K - $150K/yr

Optimize build times and artifact management for large game projects. Requirements * Experience with CI/CD pipelines in TeamCity for game development projects. * Familiarity with version control ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for game development manager in the United States is $20.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Game Development Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Development Manager, you need strong project management abilities, a background in software development or game design, and often a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with game engines (like Unity or Unreal), agile project management tools (such as Jira), and version control systems (like Git) is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving are vital soft skills for guiding multidisciplinary teams and maintaining project momentum. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure timely delivery, high-quality game products, and seamless team collaboration in a fast-paced industry.

What is the difference between Game Development Manager vs Game Producer?

AspectGame Development ManagerGame Producer
Primary FocusOversees game development teams, manages project timelines, and ensures technical qualityCoordinates project scope, manages budgets, and handles overall production process
Required SkillsLeadership, technical knowledge, project managementProject management, communication, stakeholder coordination
Work EnvironmentDevelopment studios, technical teamsProduction teams, publishers, stakeholders
Common UsageUsed in technical and development contextsUsed in project and production management contexts

While both roles involve managing aspects of game projects, the Game Development Manager primarily focuses on leading development teams and technical execution, whereas the Game Producer handles overall project coordination, budgets, and stakeholder communication. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What is a Game Development Manager?

A Game Development Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of video game projects. They coordinate teams of designers, developers, artists, and testers to ensure that the game is completed on time, within budget, and meets quality standards. Their role involves project management, problem solving, and communication with stakeholders to align the game’s vision with business objectives. They also address risks and work to optimize workflows throughout the development process.

How does a Game Development Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

A Game Development Manager regularly coordinates with artists, programmers, designers, and QA testers to ensure that each phase of the project aligns with the overall vision and schedule. They facilitate communication through meetings, task tracking, and feedback sessions, helping to resolve roadblocks and prioritize tasks. Effective collaboration is crucial for balancing creative goals with technical constraints and business objectives, making strong leadership and interpersonal skills essential for success in this role.
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Games Content Acquisition & Licensing Manager, Games (Co-Development + Work-For-Hire Partnerships)

Games Content Acquisition & Licensing Manager, Games (Co-Development + Work-For-Hire Partnerships)

Netflix

Remote

$210K - $340K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 67 rated media

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.
Netflix is seeking a Manager to join the Games Content Acquisition & Licensing team, focused on delivering the business development and partnership strategy for our external development ecosystem. This is a high-impact role responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and executing deals that expand our games portfolio through world-class external partners.
The ideal candidate's core focus will be structuring and driving co-development and work-for-hire partnerships, supported by strong deal making instincts and a deep understanding of the game development landscape. They should be skilled at matching the right external teams to the right internal opportunities, and ideally bring a genuine passion for indie game development and a sharp eye for emerging talent. This role is critical to helping Netflix Games scale with quality and creative integrity.
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate, negotiate, and close key co-development and work-for-hire partnerships across cloud streaming and mobile games that help grow the footprint of Netflix Games with creators and developers of all sizes.
  • Demonstrate fluency in complex legal and business issues within contracts, and develop thoughtful, win-win solutions with partners.
  • Analyze the co-development and work-for-hire competitive landscape, and translate insights into actionable sourcing strategies and partnership plans.
  • Partner closely with Production Operations and the Lead Outsourcing Manager to help expand Netflix's global network of co-development and work-for-hire studios through strategic relationships with top external development partners.
  • Bring a strong understanding of the indie game development landscape, including emerging studios, breakout titles, and creative trends that can inform sourcing strategy and longer-term partnership opportunities.
  • Operate with agility across a rapidly evolving product and business landscape.
  • Collaborate with a broad range of internal stakeholders to identify the best co-development and work-for-hire partnership targets based on the needs of the game, genre, feature set, production goals and business.

Qualifications
  • Strong experience sourcing partnerships in a gaming environment, with experience across mobile, console, and PC preferred.
  • Strong expertise in negotiation and deal construction, including the legal aspects of co-development and work-for-hire partnership commercial negotiations.
  • Solid understanding of game production process flows with some experience shipping games (social, F2P, mobile, PC, console, handheld).
  • Deep knowledge of co-development and work-for-hire industry trends, competitor dynamics, regional market conditions, and emerging business opportunities.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn market insight and partner evaluations into clear recommendations.
  • Demonstrated passion for and knowledge of the indie game development scene, with a strong instinct for quality, awareness of emerging studios and games, and an informed perspective on industry trends and creative direction.
  • Proven track record of driving a broad range of game partnership deal types across co-development and work-for-hire.
  • Strong product sense and the ability to assess both executional capability and creative potential across a wide range of external partners.
  • Experience learning new technologies quickly and distilling information into actionable insights for internal stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external partners.
  • Deep knowledge of gaming business models, with experience in game subscription services preferred.
  • Experience thriving in a fast-paced, highly ambiguous environment.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $210,000.00 - $340,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

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Headquarters location

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Year founded

1997

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