Director Strategy & Growth

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategy and growth initiatives across a portfolio of digital collectible apps
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop compelling F2P systems, leveraging proven mobile game mechanics tailored to a collector-centric audience
• Rapidly build expertise in the trading card hobby-understanding the psychology of scarcity, collector motivations, marketplace behavior, and live events
• Evaluate and prioritize features, monetization opportunities, and engagement loops that align with user value and business goals
• Use market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and player data to shape strategic decisions and long-term planning
• Collaborate closely with the VP of Topps Digital and broader leadership team to ensure alignment across product, marketing, and operations
• Advocate for the collector, bringing empathy, creativity, and structure to how we evolve our experiences

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in digital strategy, including:
• 5+ years at a top-tier mobile gaming company with responsibility for live ops, game economy design, or F2P engagement strategy
• Experience in digital collectibles, trading platforms, or fan engagement ecosystems is highly desirable
• Exceptional understanding of free-to-play loops, monetization design, player segmentation, and long-term retention strategies
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear roadmaps
• Passion for fandom, games, and the craft of collecting in both its digital and physical expressions
• Background in management consulting is a plus, but not required

Nice to Have

• Experience in digital collectibles, trading platforms, or fan engagement ecosystems
• Background in management consulting

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in digital strategy
• 5+ years at a top-tier mobile gaming company responsible for live ops, game economy design, or F2P engagement strategy

Benefits & Perks

• Salary range in Los Angeles: $173,000- $217,000 (base pay only, excluding incentives)
• Salary range in NYC: $188,000- $235,000 (base pay only, excluding incentives)