Director of Marketing Creative Services

You will have impact and fun at work by:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Define the strategic vision and direction for the Marketing Creative Services team, aligning it with Rovio's overall marketing objectives and business goals.
• Develop and communicate a clear roadmap for achieving the team's objectives, outlining key priorities, initiatives, and milestones.
• People Management and Development:
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creative professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to team members, empowering them to reach their full potential and excel in their roles.
• Customer Focus:
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Game Development, and Transmedia teams, to understand their needs and requirements.
• Adapt the structure and processes of the Creative Services team to effectively meet the needs of our internal customers, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Vision Execution:
• Translate the strategic vision into actionable plans and initiatives, ensuring that each member of the team understands their role in achieving the team's goals.
• Monitor progress against the strategic roadmap, identifying any potential roadblocks or challenges, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:
• Establish and maintain quality standards for creative deliverables, ensuring that all work meets Rovio's brand guidelines and reflects the highest level of craftsmanship.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the Creative Services team, implementing best practices, tools, and processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Effective Budget Management: 
• Oversee the budget allocation for the Marketing Creative Services projects, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support the customer’s needs in line with business priorities.
• Monitor and track expenses, identify opportunities for cost optimization, and make recommendations for budget adjustments as needed to maximize ROI and achieve financial targets.

Experience and skills we are looking for:

• Proven experience (8+ years) in a leadership role within a creative agency, marketing department, or similar environment.
• Strong people management skills, with a track record of successfully leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Customer-centric mindset, with the ability to understand and anticipate the needs of internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strategic thinker, with the ability to translate business objectives into creative solutions and actionable plans.
• Experience in the gaming industry or other entertainment-related fields is a plus.
• Track record of efficiently managing budgets.

Interview process:

• First meeting: A short call with a TA Partner to talk about the specifics of the role and your past work experience.
• Hiring Manager Interview: A meeting with the VP of Marketing to discuss your skills and background. We want to learn what motivates you and hear your success (and fail) stories.
• Second round: A meeting with close peers such as Head of Brand Operations, Head of UA to dive deeper into your skills and competences.
• Final round: A meeting with a couple of main stakeholders from Rovio. Our aim is to get a clear overview of your leadership skills, how you can contribute to Rovio studios and company, and where we can help you develop.