Senior Content Design Manager, Games - Lead Content Design Teams for Global Gaming Platforms
Join the Netflix Games Team as a Senior Content Design Manager
Unlock your potential with a new role at Netflix as a Senior Content Design Manager, Games! We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to join our Product & Design team, responsible for delivering games to millions of members across mobile, web, and TV. As a Senior Content Design Manager, you will lead and grow a team of talented Content Designers who are responsible for end-to-end product copy for Netflix members and game developers.
About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries, offering a wide variety of TV series, films, and games across multiple genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. Our mission is to entertain the world, and we're committed to creating a culture of innovation, creativity, and inclusivity.
The Role
The Netflix Games team is on a mission to deliver games to millions of members across mobile, web, and TV. As a Senior Content Design Manager, you will lead and grow a team of talented Content Designers who are responsible for end-to-end product copy for Netflix members and game developers. You and your team will work closely with product, engineering, and design colleagues, as well as game developers, to create seamless, integrated features that resonate across web, TV, and mobile for audiences worldwide. This role will not oversee writing for in-game content; rather, you'll manage a team of Content Designers and Technical Writers working on our Netflix games platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and build a diverse, globally minded team of Content Designers
- Coach and mentor the team and foster a healthy culture
- Provide strategic clarity and focus while identifying and unblocking barriers to success
- Collaborate with other design, writing, product, and engineering leaders on the strategic vision for Games at Netflix
- Create and execute Content Design strategies that stay ahead of the growing business and elevate the user experience
- Develop and guide language systems, scaling strategies, and other Content Design deliverables
- Partner with Globalization to ensure global products meet the needs of diverse audiences
- Work cross-functionally with multiple teams to educate partners about the unique value of Content Design
About You
You have experience building diverse teams and setting a high bar for execution, communication, and responsibility. As a leader, you measure success in terms of both human and business impact. You foster excellence through collaboration and encourage an inclusive, open environment that makes space for different views and work styles. You're an excellent advocate, evangelist, and listener who seeks and offers candid, constructive feedback.
You love using language to create intuitive, frictionless user experiences, and know how to think critically about product flows and drive innovation ideas forward. You work cross-functionally with multiple teams and educate partners about the unique value of Content Design. You strive to simplify complex problems and support your ideas with data to get everyone on the same page.
Essential Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience successfully managing a Content Design team
- Ability to build successful working relationships with stakeholders, partners, and team members, at the individual and group level
- Experience developing and guiding language systems, scaling strategies, and other Content Design deliverables
- Experience working on global products and partnering with Globalization
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with A/B testing and experiments
- Experience working in the gaming industry, game platforms, or related roles
- Experience managing both Content Designers and Technical Writers
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to think critically and strategically
- Experience with content design and language systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to foster a culture of innovation and creativity
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Netflix, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. We offer:
- Comprehensive training and development programs
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
Work Environment and Company Culture
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. We:
- Value innovation, creativity, and inclusivity
- Foster a culture of openness, transparency, and feedback
- Encourage collaboration and teamwork
- Provide opportunities for growth and development
- Offer a flexible and dynamic work environment
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, including:
- Annual salary: $270,000 - $700,000
- Stock Option Program
- Comprehensive benefits, including Health Plans, Mental Health support, 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits
- Paid leave of absence programs
- Flexible time off for full-time salaried employees
Conclusion
If you're a motivated and experienced leader looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Senior Content Design Manager, Games, you'll have the chance to lead a team of talented Content Designers and contribute to the growth and success of Netflix Games. Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and help shape the future of gaming!
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