Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Market Intelligence, you’ll play a strategic leadership role in shaping the analysis and frameworks that drive both our internally developed games and third-party initiatives. Your work will provide the foundation for critical decisions at the portfolio and game level, helping Fortis identify, validate, and execute on growth opportunities in a competitive market. This includes leading cross-functional partnerships, creating scalable market intelligence processes, and delivering insights that influence high-stakes decisions across publishing, finance, and game teams.
What you will achieve:
- Build analysis feeding market validation frameworks that provide crucial early-stage data on the market viability of our game ideas.
- Design and oversee comprehensive market intelligence workbooks for both first-party (1P) and third-party (3P) games, encompassing macro-level trends, competitive analysis, and financial forecasts.
- Partner with teams specializing in User Acquisition Testing, User Research/Playtesting, and Market Intelligence to inform and enhance market validation frameworks.
- Build out templates for market intelligence that keep leadership informed of market trends.
- Lead the creation of financial forecasts and models for key projects integrating data from UA modeling, market dynamics, and audience sizing.
- Be responsible for transforming raw data into actionable insights that inform business strategy and decision-making.
- Lead partnerships with data intelligence providers.
- Collaborate with publishing, product, and finance teams to identify and address gaps in data sets and insights, ensuring Fortis remains agile in its decision-making.
- Drive thought leadership in portfolio strategy by connecting market insights with revenue opportunities and risks, providing clarity on seasonality, audience dynamics, and game-launch timing.
What you'll need to be successful:
- A willingness to experiment and devise novel methods for exploring potential data gathering techniques.
- A strong grasp of validation best practices (spanning user acquisition, user testing, and market intelligence) and a history in performance marketing.
- The ability to communicate your findings in a manner that informs and persuades teams. An aptitude for understanding and articulating the subtleties of ambiguous findings is crucial.
- The ability to absorb feedback from product teams and gauge its relevance to validation and assessment techniques.
- Advanced expertise in financial modeling, macro-to-micro data synthesis, and integrating insights into actionable portfolio strategies.
- A strong understanding of distribution, marketing, community, and product, as well as their interconnected roles in driving game success.
- Demonstrated leadership in creating scalable systems and frameworks for market intelligence, including partnerships with cross-functional leaders in publishing, finance, and product teams.
- A dedication to honesty and clarity in your findings, irrespective of the consequences, is imperative.
- As a leader, bring an enthusiasm for guiding, mentoring, and elevating team members to achieve their best.
- A track record of delivering insights that drive strategic outcomes in a fast-moving and competitive environment, particularly in mobile gaming.
- Above all, your curiosity and desire to learn will help you stay ahead of market trends and drive your ongoing education in your craft and the gaming industry.
Why join us
There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:
- We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
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We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
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Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming
Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
