Executive Studio Director Malta at Twin Harbour Interactive

Saint Julian's, Central Region, Malta -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Team Mentorship, Game Development, Operational Leadership, Cross-Functional Leadership, Mobile Games, Player Lifecycle Management, Live Operations, Collaboration, Communication, Organizational Development, Coaching, Studio Culture Building, Strategic Vision, Data Analysis, Engagement Optimization

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Join us as Executive Studio Director Malta on our Supremacy Franchise leadership team! The Supremacy franchise is one of Stillfront Group’s biggest and fastest growing ones. Supremacy is being operated from Hamburg and Malta with location-bound game operations. This role uniquely combines operational studio leadership with strategic product mentorship in our Malta office: As local operational lead for the Malta studio with accountability for execution stability, organizational scalability and effectiveness, as much as cross-locational coordination. As mentor for the team on executing the franchise’s long-term product strategy guiding the evolution of our live titles. The Executive Studio Director is leading a powerful unit in charge of local support structures, spanning from HR to Legal, from Office Management to Office IT. The reporting line is directly to the Vice President of the Supremacy Franchise. YOUR MISSION Product Management & Team Mentorship Assist driving franchise product strategy and vision, ensuring Supremacy titles align with the overarching brand, player expectations, and business goals. Mentor product staff on roadmaps from product owners, ensuring decisions are informed by player insights, data, and franchise direction. Challenge product performance on live projects, optimizing engagement, retention, and monetization outcomes. Champion a player-first mindset, ensuring titles under the Supremacy umbrella deliver exceptional experiences that reinforce the franchise identity. Represent an escalation Instance for product/production problems Ensure revenue strategies balance commercial success with long-term player trust and value. Studio Structures and Franchise standards Support the creation of a scalable studio structure that supports efficient expansion of Production. Ensure production readiness, predictable delivery, and coordinated execution in the Malta studio. Identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks that impact organizational velocity, collaboration, and clarity. Develop Hamburg’s local support structures and own connections to Stillfront’s hubs. Liaise with the Executive Studio Director Hamburg and the Executive Director Production for franchise-wide initiatives and working standards. Drive local adoption of AI into workflows. Act as a senior escalation point for operational issues, trade-offs, and execution risks within the Malta studio. HR and staff development Support the development of our staff and assure timely hiring of new talent in coordination with stakeholders. Own the local HR suite, from staff cost planning and staff cost development to feedback talks. Foster an onsite studio culture on Malta Monitor and support employee satisfaction levels, sustainable practices, and continuous team engagement. Support local product and production leaders through challenge, feedback, and escalation handling. Operations Provide a high-class onsite work environment. Own internal communication and studio culture. Organize local events, own travel costs and arrange Hamburg visits. Act as a shield for the leadership team by absorbing distractions and solving issues proactively. Own and improve local 3rd party partnerships including applications for grants and public subsidies. Act as the first touchpoint for legal matters including but not limited to privacy questions. YOUR PROFILE Passion for strategy and mobile games, with at least 10 years of experience in product management or senior leadership within the games industry. Experience in leading game development teams, ideally with exposure to both small independent teams and larger corporate environments. Demonstrated ability to mentor leaders, scale organizations, and balance creative agility with operational structure. Comfortable managing in hybrid or remote environments, fostering cohesion across global teams. Strong understanding of studio operations and cross-functional leadership, mobile F2P games, player lifecycle management, live operations, Excellent collaboration and communication skills; adept at working with production, design, and marketing counterparts in a matrix setup and able to align diverse stakeholders around a shared vision. Nice to Have Experience managing or integrating a small to mid-size studio into a larger organization. Background in mobile live-ops or cross-platform strategy games. Passion for grand strategy, multiplayer experiences, and long-term player engagement models. Strong interest in organizational development, coaching, and studio culture building. Why You'll Love Working With Us A Global Team, A Shared Purpose Our strength lies in our diversity. With over 30 nationalities represented across our two locations, we’re united by a shared passion for strategy games and a bold vision for the future. We celebrate what makes each of us unique – our perspectives, our stories, and the paths that led us here. Work Your Way Whether you're crafting code from a harbor-view desk in Hamburg or fine-tuning design details under the Maltese sun, we support flexible hybrid work models that empower you to do your best work – wherever you are. Grow With Us At Twin Harbour, your journey matters. Our Career Path Framework and mentorship culture provide the clarity and feedback you need to take the next step – whether you’re deepening your expertise or branching into new disciplines. We invest in your growth with language courses, e-learning platforms, and support for conferences and training. We’re Human First We believe that great teams are built on trust, respect, and good humor. From game nights to casual drinks, quiz nights, and karaoke, we don’t just work together – we connect, play, and support each other like a true crew. Join Twin Harbour Interactive Where Strategy Meets Vision. Twin Harbour Interactive is a global strategy game powerhouse, shaping the future of long-term multiplayer gaming. With offices in Hamburg and Malta, we design strategy games that bring people together – across borders and generations. Whether you’re an expert tactician or an imaginative world-builder, there’s a place here for you to grow, thrive, and leave your mark.

Responsibilities

The Executive Studio Director is responsible for leading the Malta studio, ensuring operational stability and strategic product mentorship. This includes driving product strategy, optimizing performance, and supporting staff development.