Inventor Relations Manager

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As our Inventor Relations Manager, you’ll play a key role in discovering and shaping the next generation of Exploding Kittens games. You’ll connect with external game designers, source and evaluate new concepts, and partner closely with internal teams to bring the most exciting ideas to life.

This is a newly created role with a lot of ownership and opportunity to make an impact. You’ll build and nurture relationships with inventors, while also creating and improving the systems and processes that support how we discover, evaluate, and develop new games. If you’re passionate about creativity, collaboration, and spotting great ideas, this is a chance to help define how future EK games come to life.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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

WHAT WE NEED

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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