Inventor Relations Manager
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Inventor Relations Manager for Exploding Kittens connecting with external game designers to source innovative concepts. Lead the development and evaluation of new game ideas and processes.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct outreach and build relationships with external game designers to source new and innovative concepts
- Attend tabletop gaming conventions to meet inventors and hear pitches in person
- Maintain ongoing communication with designers and host virtual pitch sessions throughout the year
- Evaluate submissions and coordinate cross-functional reviews with internal stakeholders
- Track and manage inventor submissions, maintaining an organized database of concepts
- Manage a quarterly budget for optioning new game concepts
- Update and share the company’s “Inventor Wishlist” to keep designers informed on current focus areas
- Identify opportunities to improve and evolve the Inventor Relations program and processes
- Lead contract negotiations with external designers
- Review and manage royalty statements on a quarterly basis
Requirements:
- Strong communicator and natural relationship-builder who thrives on connecting with creative talent
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize effectively, and keep things moving
- Deep understanding of the tabletop gaming landscape, especially within the mass-market party game space
- Solid grasp of game design principles, with a sharp instinct for identifying concepts with strong commercial potential
- Proven ability to collaborate with and support creative teams, bringing ideas to life through partnership and feedback
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