Marketing & Communications Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Sumo Digital Ltd

Sumo Digital Ltd

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Welcome to Timbre

We are Timbre Games (part of the Sumo Digital Group), a new studio in Vancouver, Canada focused on making exciting, innovative game experiences.

Timbre's vision is to change the games industry through the original games we make, as well as how we make them.

We're building an inclusive, supportive culture that allows us to explore fresh, new (and sometimes weird) ideas.

We're searching for more visionary explorers to join our team of diverse voices, coming together to develop games that are accessible to a wide audience.

If you're thinking about your next adventure, send us your resume to talk to our team about how you can add your voice to the games we're working on.

As Timbre's Marketing and Communications Manager, you'll play a key role in getting our unique message out to the world. Through transparent, innovative approaches, you will help craft Timbre's messaging and awareness strategies for our games and our studio, amplifying our distinctive voice everywhere Our mission is to change the games industry, and you'll play a central role in helping us achieve that goal. You'll also oversee messaging and branding for our standalone concept art studio - Atomhawk Design Canada.

As a Marketing Manager at Timbre, you will:

Work independently and hands-on to scope, prioritize, and execute on projects aimed at strengthening awareness of Timbre and Atomhawk Canada
Understand, analyze and advise on the competitive video game landscape, leveraging your expertise on our competition to position us in the market
Devise and share eye catching, engaging, humorous social posts that set us apart from the typical video game development studio
Manage Timbre's communication plans, and oversee creation and deployment of marketing materials, including brand art, logos, the Timbre web site, advertisements, and any assets that will be shared publicly
Through your knowledge and research of gaming industry trends, you'll partner with our Art, Design, Talent Acquisition and Leadership teams to innovate & elevate our marketing approach, articulating our brand evolution at a studio level
Partner and communicate with Sumo Group's Marketing and Communications team regularly to align and stay connected on their overall strategy
Develop and own Timbre's strategy to ensure a consistent image incorporating and connecting various mediums including events and conferences, social media, community outreach and engagement, and advertising campaigns
Understand and advance Timbre's inclusive and playful employer brand to attract diverse aspiring talent
Combine your networking skills with our message to spark meaningful partnerships within the industry
Cocreate and maintain a yearly marketing budget, incorporating quarterly reviews and forecasts
Foster a coaching culture by guiding the team through creative and technical challenges and nurturing a self empowered, inclusive and collaborative atmosphere

What you bring:

5+ years in marketing in video games or an alternative creative field
Desire and excitement to kickstart and grow Timbre's Marketing department
A keen eye and deep understanding of quality, substance, tone, humility and humor
Thoughtful, conscientious and proficient written communication skills
A creative and artistic flair that will set Timbre apart in the marketplace
Experience with improving and amplifying the voice and message of a developing brand

What you'll gain:

Timbre aims to foster a workplace environment that empowers our team to do their best creative work. Below are a list of some of the benefits we offer to ensure you reach your full potential. As we continue to grow, we are co-creating more values-driven benefits to support our team.

Competitive salary & comprehensive health benefits, including extended health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short / longterm disability, 24/7 counselling through an employee assistance program and a health spending account available to you from your first day
Annual bonus & up to 5% RRSP matching available to you from your first day
Flexible paid time off (unlimited), plus holiday closure between Christmas and New Years, as well as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Work with us in Vancouver or remotely across Canada, utilizing our $500 work from home allowance
1 year gaming subscription and weekly gaming days
My Pathway a Career Development Program to provide a clear path for you to grow at Timbre
8 learning days per year and unlimited access to Udemy online courses
A values driven culture with direct access to leadership and industry veterans with a wealth of knowledge to share

Timbre's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Timbre Games is located in beautiful Vancouver, BC, Canada and on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsl