Live Ops Design Manager (Mobile Games)
A Thinking Ape
About this role
The Live Ops Design Manager will lead planning and execution of live events and content for two long-running mobile games, guiding a small team of designers while also owning high-impact hands-on design work. The role partners across Product, Engineering, Creative, and Community teams to ensure events launch smoothly and iterates on features using player feedback and metrics. It combines people leadership, operational ownership, and deep involvement in live game design and strategy.
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About A Thinking Ape
athinkingape.comA Thinking Ape is a Vancouver-based game studio that has been designing and operating social, community-focused mobile games since 2008. They specialize in live-service, multiplayer experiences that prioritize player communities and long-running engagement through design, engineering, and live-ops. The company emphasizes workplace culture (named among the Best Workplaces in BC for 2022) and actively hires talent across development and operations. Their site showcases current games, company story, press, and contact information.
Recent company news
Pocket Gamer.bizA Thinking Ape lays off staff across game design, software engineering, art teams and more
Apr 29, 2024
techcouver.comA Thinking Ape Acquired By DECA Games For USD $105 Million
Nov 18, 2020
Vancouver Is AwesomeVancouver Game Studio Spotlight: A Thinking Ape
Mar 1, 2016
The Globe and MailWhy I built my startup in Vancouver, not Silicon Valley
May 14, 2014
Daily Hive VancouverVancouver gaming studios Thinking Ape and IUGO Mobile acquired by Swedish firm | Business & Tech
Dec 9, 2020
About A Thinking Ape
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$70k
per year