Created in 2008, DON’T NOD is an independent studio which creates and develop AA games in various genres : adventure (Life is Strange, Tell Me Why, Twin Mirror), action (Remember Me) and RPG (Vampyr). Each new game is an original creation with unique narrative gameplay experience and game mechanics.

In 2020, DON’T NOD expanded internationally by creating its first branch in Montreal.

Why join us?

• You want to work on DON’T NOD Montreal studio projects, led by key members of the Life is Strange team and enhanced by Montreal talent;
• You want to join a diverse and committed team, both in its culture and in the content of the games it creates;
• You're looking for an environment where you'll be able to interact with all the teams in a simple and efficient manner;
• You would like to put your marketing skills into practice and support DON’T NOD Montreal's projects through the creation and development of brands.

What you'll be doing

DON’T NOD Entertainment is looking for a Senior Brand Manager to strengthen its Marketing team and support the projects of its subsidiary DON’T NOD Montreal through the creation and development of brands.

Reporting to the Group's Chief Marketing Officer, and in collaboration with all the Marketing/Communication, Publishing, and development teams, you will be responsible for developing brand strategies, as well as marketing strategies and tactics for the games produced by our studio.

Your mission will be :

• To build, in close collaboration with the development team and the rest of the department, the brand of the game, its ecosystem, and its positioning, in order to develop a strategy and a marketing and communication plan relevant to the target market;
• To take charge of the complete project management of the game's promotional materials (logos, trailers, artworks, etc.), whether they are produced internally by the creative teams or via partners and agencies;
• Coordinate the implementation of all marketing and communication actions, this includes developing and following budgets and operational schedules, as well as collaborating with partner agencies and setting up partnerships;
• To carry out not only a competitive analysis but also on new tools and marketing trends that will allow us to be agile and deepen our knowledge of the market by constantly seeking to improve.

The must-have skills we're looking for

• At least 3 years of experience in brand management and development in the video games industry;
• As a marketing generalist, you have already led video game launch projects in their entirety, ideally having already worked closely with a development team;
• Endowed with excellent interpersonal skills, you like to communicate and interact with the teams;
• You are recognized for your project coordination and organization skills while demonstrating autonomy;
• You know how to bring together the teams around you under a common strategy and take advantage of each person’s expertise;
• You know how to set up tests and use data to build your strategy;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and French).

What would set you apart?

• Have implemented creative and agile marketing actions.

At DON’T NOD, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity within our games as well as our teams. We commit to equal opportunities and non-discrimination in our hiring process. We are respectful of the principles of equal employment opportunities, and that is why we encourage women, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, First Nations people, people living with a disability, visible minorities, as well as any other person who can contribute to the diversity of our studio to apply for our positions.

We build close-knit teams to encourage a fulfilling work environment for all our employees.

Our teams enjoy a range of benefits, including flexibility, a generous holiday bank, time off, training and career development support, and a personalized expense account.

Additional perks include:

• The possibility of working anywhere in Quebec;
• Insurance and virtual healthcare coverage as of Day 1;
• Partial refund of transport fees (OPUS, BIXI and parking);
• Access to gym and fitness classes as well as a multi-sports field in summer which turns into an ice rink in winter;
• Referral bonus that goes the extra mile;
• RRSPs with the employer's contribution.