Senior Brand Manager, North America

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$166K/yr – $215K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 12 days ago

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Job Summary

Own North America brand GTM and creative execution, shaping positioning and asset reviews while building scalable processes and managing platform partnerships.

  • Lead NA GTM strategy, brand positioning, and asset reviews
  • Develop scalable marketing processes and in-house capabilities
  • Collaborate with platform partners (PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic) and translate research into actionable recommendations

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Brand Strategy & Creative
  • Partner with the global publishing team to develop North America GTM strategy, brand positioning, and localized messaging.
  • Lead North America brand planning and execution for major marketing beats, including announcements to launch campaigns.
  • Lead creative agency management, marketing asset reviews (trailers, key art, campaign materials), and cross-functional approval processes.
  • Develop and document scalable GTM processes and best practices to support long-term in-house marketing capabilities.
  • Platform & Insights
  • Build and manage strategic relationships with PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store teams.
  • Coordinate platform briefings, storefront merchandising, and co-marketing initiatives.
  • Represent Smilegate in partner meetings at key industry events.
  • Plan and execute consumer research and influencer outreach initiatives, translating findings into actionable recommendations for GTM and brand strategy.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in brand marketing within the video game industry, including experience supporting or leading AAA title launches.
  • Hands-on experience working with PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and/or Epic Games Store platform teams.
  • Proven experience developing and executing brand GTM strategies, positioning, and localized marketing campaigns.
  • Experience leveraging consumer research and market insights to inform brand strategy, including influencer engagement initiatives.
  • Strong experience managing creative agencies and reviewing marketing assets.
  • Excellent business English communication skills.

Preferred

  • Experience working with global publishing organizations or Asian game publishers.
  • Korean language proficiency is a plus.

Benefits

  • Hybrid Work (remote + on-site)
  • Competitive benefits (401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, long-term disability)
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Smilegate

A Joyful World of TogethernessCreated by Smilegate.Smilegate’s core values are ‘Understanding’, ‘Passion’, and ‘Commitment’. Smilegate has continuously strived for happier lives and a more hopeful society by developing and providing quality games and content. Smilegate will never cease in its challenges or innovations to fulfil its grand dream as a global entertainment company of the world.

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1.3K employees (198 in marketing)

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122.2K
Traffic Source Mix
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51%
Direct
24.9%
Referral
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