Director, Marketplace Partner Program - Minecraft
About The Position
At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence. We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. Mojang Studios’ Creator Team is looking for an experienced leader to direct our Marketplace Partner Program. Ou professional creators craft amazing experiences that engage our players. We strive for a high level of partner satisfaction and world class support for our incredibly talented partners. The Director of Marketplace Partner Program will lead the strategy, operations, and growth of our global creator ecosystem. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our Marketplace, enabling creators to thrive while delivering exceptional experiences to millions of players. You will own the vision for partner engagement, ensuring a healthy, scalable, and innovative ecosystem. In the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it! #GamingJobs
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in product/service/program management or software development OR equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year(s) people management experience.
- Proven experience leading external teams.
- Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Passion for gaming and creator communities.
- Keen ability to drive customer success through relationship building, requirements gathering, and prioritization.
- Proven track record of scaling creator or partner programs globally.
- Understanding of UGC ecosystems including marketplace dynamics and monetization strategies.
- Experience with digital transformation of manual business processes.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the long-term vision for the Marketplace Partner Program, aligning with studio goals, and driving competitive differentiation.
- Directly oversee a managed service team to conduct onboarding, performance management, and lifecycle management of hundreds of global partner studios.
- Develop programs to attract top-tier creators while maintaining rigorous quality, safety, and security standards.
- Partner with engineering, product, and marketing teams to deliver tools and analytics that empower creators and optimize player experience.
- Lead initiatives for community engagement programs to foster loyalty and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
