Product and Growth Director - Game Developers Conference

Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology, and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.

Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.

Shape the Future of Gaming's Premier Event

You'll lead the strategic evolution of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), the world's largest professional game industry event. As our Product & Growth Director, you'll drive innovation, identify new opportunities, and champion transformation strategies that keep GDC at the forefront of the gaming industry.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop transformative strategies that position GDC for continued growth and relevance
• Identify innovative opportunities to serve the entire gaming ecosystem
• Establish clear metrics to measure performance and guide strategic decisions

Business Development & Growth

• Engage with industry leaders at gaming events worldwide
• Provide thought leadership that strengthens GDC's position in the market
• Build valuable relationships that create new opportunities for expansion
• Gather market insights to inform strategic planning and competitive positioning

Brand Revitalization

• Help reshape the GDC brand to enhance its market presence
• Create compelling narratives that connect with both established and emerging audiences
• Support initiatives that strengthen our value proposition across the gaming industry

Ready to make your mark on the gaming industry? Join our team in Santa Monica and help write the next chapter of GDC's success story!

What You'll Bring

• Deep industry knowledge from 15+ years in gaming, spanning technical, commercial and strategic roles
• Global perspective on gaming trends, market dynamics, and emerging opportunities
• Transformation expertise with a proven track record of successful product innovation
• Strategic thinking and advanced analytical skills to drive data-informed decisions

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $160,000 based on experience. 

This posting will automatically expire on July 15, 2025

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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