Senior Director of Marketing & Growth at Wooga

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Wooga Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
GamingIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven solid experience in mobile games marketing, including senior leadership roles
  • Deep expertise in UA strategy, creative testing, campaign scaling, and ROI optimization
  • Track record of growing games through performance-driven marketing
  • Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and growing cross-functional teams
  • Data-literate and experienced in working closely with BI and data science teams
  • Comfortable with strategic decision-making and hands-on execution
  • Highly collaborative and communicative — able to align stakeholders and build strong partnerships
  • Expert about games, players, and the challenge of unlocking smart growth in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the full Marketing & Growth organization, including Performance Marketing, Brand Marketing, Creative Strategy, Marketing PMs, and Organic Growth (ASO/SEO)
  • Define and drive Wooga’s user growth strategy, balancing short-term ROI and long-term brand equity
  • Own audience acquisition strategy with focus on scaling high-quality, high-LTV user segments
  • Guide creative strategy and testing with a data-first mindset; champion iterative improvement
  • Identify and prioritize markets and platforms with the highest growth potential
  • Represent the marketing organization in company leadership forums and coordinate cross-functionally with Product, Monetization, LiveOps, and BI teams
  • Maintain and grow strategic relationships with key platforms, ad networks, and UA partners
  • Oversee the development of brand/IP partnerships and ensure brand alignment across all channels
  • Partner closely with game teams to influence features, funnels, and positioning that impact user acquisition and conversion
  • Align marketing execution with broader business targets and ensure coordination across departments

Skills

Performance Marketing
Brand Marketing
Creative Strategy
ASO
SEO
User Acquisition
Growth Strategy
UA Operations
Organic Growth

Wooga

Develops narrative-driven mobile games

About Wooga

Wooga develops mobile games that focus on narrative and storytelling, aiming to engage casual gamers with compelling stories. Their games, such as "June's Journey," "Switchcraft," "Tropicats," and "Jelly Splash," combine puzzle-solving with immersive storylines, providing unique gameplay experiences. Wooga operates on a free-to-play model, allowing players to download and play games for free while generating revenue through in-app purchases and advertisements. The company differentiates itself by investing heavily in art, game design, and user acquisition strategies to create high-quality games that keep players engaged. Wooga's goal is to captivate players with thoughtful narratives and ensure they return for more.

Berlin, GermanyHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$31.3MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
GamingIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Heavy reliance on 'June's Journey' could be risky if player interest declines.
Increased competition from Netflix Games may affect Wooga's player base.
Rapid mobile gaming innovation could outpace Wooga's current strategies.

Differentiation

Wooga excels in story-driven casual games, a niche in mobile gaming.
The company targets a mature female demographic, often overlooked by competitors.
Wooga's partnership with Netflix enhances its narrative-driven game distribution.

Upsides

'June's Journey' surpassed $1 billion in revenue, showcasing Wooga's market success.
Collaboration with Netflix expands Wooga's reach to a broader audience.
Growing interest in narrative-driven games aligns with Wooga's core strengths.

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