訳注:
まとめると、ソーシャルゲームはWebサービスであり、
ユーザーの行動を数値で分析して設計変更をする繰り返しを行う必要がある。
http://www.playfish.com/?page=job&jobId=33
Jobs
Product Manager
Tokyo, Japan
Playfish is one of the world's largest and fastest growing social games companies,
The company combines creativity, innovation and originality
to create the highest quality social games in the industry
for friends to play together.
Playfish's mission is to change the way
people play games by providing more social and connected experiences.
ソーシャルによりゲームプレイを変えていきます
Our work environment is fun,
fast-paced and rewarding.
We provide a unique environment for learning,
development and shaping the future of computer games
and internet services and we're looking for high energy,
intelligent and highly motivated individuals with a just-do-it attitude to join us.
学べる環境と人があります
Playfish is the leader in social game design
with titles like Who Has The Biggest Brain,
Geo Challenge, Pet Society,
Restaurant City, Country Story,
Hotel City, My Empire and FIFA.
Playfish is part of Electronic Arts.
EA(Electronic Arts)グループです
Electronic Arts is the largest game developer
on PC games, PS3, Xbox, PSP, Mobile, Casual Online
and largest 3rd party developer for Wii in terms of sales.
The company has strong brands like FIFA, SIMS, Spore,
Need for Speed, Sim City, Rock Band, Medal of Honor,
Battlefield, NBA Live, Scrabble and many more.
Combined EA has the largest total sales of any game company
in the world and 9500 employees.
EAは最大のサードパーティゲーム会社で、9500人が働いています
Product Manager
As a Product Manager at Playfish,
you will be responsible for defining and executing the product vision
for a major hit social games studio.
A market leader in social games,
Playfish is one of the most highly regarded companies in this space.
プロダクトマネージャーは、ビジョンを定める責任があります
This position is a metrics driven role.
You'll learn a ton, have fun,
and be a critical part of our success.
You'll also get a chance to work with
some of the best artists and developers in social media.
素晴らしいクリエイターと働くことができます
Your responsibilities would include:
求めること
Run a "game as a service" business to maximize engagement,
virality, and monetization
サービスとしてのゲームを運用できる
Define and execute long-term product roadmaps
by coordinating with title teams
to draft feature specs and plan weekly builds
長期的ロードマップを実行できる
Design, structure, and conduct analyses
to inform design decisions
分析してデザインを変更できる
Apply quantitative rigor to balance math
in new features and manage virtual economies
バーチャル経済を運営するバランス
Track performance on a daily basis
and adjust designs / plans accordingly
毎日結果を見て調整することができる
Actively monitor competitors and
other Playfish titles to quickly adopt best practices
他のタイトルのベストプラクティスを取り入れられる
Coordinate with Marketing, Community,
and Operations teams to market new features,
communicate updates, and support weekly releases
マーケティング、コミュニティ、オペレーションの調整
Create and enforce light coordination processes
The requirements for this position are:
必要なこと
2-5 years of experience in product management
in consumer web or social media,
and/or experience in a top ranked management consulting firm
2から5年のWeb, ソーシャルメディア、またはコンサルタントとしての経験
(訳注:ゲーム会社での経験ではない!)
Strong analytic skills and experience
with metrics driven decision making
分析した数値から判断する力
Passionate about intuitive product designs that have mass appeal
直感的に扱えるデザインへの情熱
Strong verbal and written communication skills
コミュニケーション能力
A passionate, performance-driven self-starter
自分から動いていける
Open for feedback and enjoys working
in a fast paced, constantly iterating environment
素早く繰り返すことに理解がある
Collaborative working style
協力的である
Avid social / casual gamer
ゲーマーである
BA/BS degree - Computer Science / Engineering degree preferred
学位(コンピュータサイエンスが望ましい)
Solid written and spoken English
英語力
To apply send your CV to ***