What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Studio position at Bellota Labs?
At Bellota Labs, we are on a mission to build groundbreaking new games for the U.S. market. As a fast-moving, innovation-driven startup, we are assembling a world-class team to push the boundaries of game design, storytelling, and player engagement. With ClubWPT Gold already redefining the online poker experience, we are expanding our vision to create the next generation of gaming experiences.
We are looking for an experienced Head of Studio to lead the charge—someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, leadership, and execution. In this role, you will define the creative vision, build and scale a high-performing team, and bring innovative new games to market. If you are passionate about shaping the future of gaming and leading a studio from the ground up, we want to hear from you.
\n- Define & Execute the Vision – Set the creative and strategic direction for new game development, ensuring originality, player engagement, and market fit.
- Build & Lead the Studio – Recruit, mentor, and inspire a top-tier team of designers, artists, and developers to deliver world-class games.
- Drive Innovation – Stay ahead of gaming trends, player behaviors, and emerging technologies to create genre-defining experiences.
- Oversee Game Development – Manage the full development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring high-quality execution and alignment with business objectives.
- Collaborate Across Teams – Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and executive leadership to bring games to market successfully.
- Own the P&L – Manage budgets, resources, and timelines to deliver high-impact games efficiently.
- 10 years in the gaming industry, with experience leading game development teams.
- Proven track record of shipping successful games, ideally in the U.S. market.
- Deep understanding of game design, player psychology, and engagement mechanics.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Hands-on experience with game development tools, pipelines, and production methodologies.
- Passion for innovation and pushing creative boundaries.
- Creative Freedom – Lead a studio where fresh ideas and bold innovation drive everything we do.
- Impactful Work – Be at the forefront of shaping the next big gaming experiences for the U.S. market.
- Growth & Ownership – Play a key role in a rapidly growing startup with leadership opportunities and equity incentives.
- Collaborative Culture – Work with passionate, talented individuals who are redefining gaming.
Join Bellota Labs and take the lead in driving world-class gaming projects to success. If you are passionate about innovation, execution, and making an impact in a fast-growing startup, we would love to hear from you. Your journey in redefining gaming starts here!
Salary : $300,000 - $400,000
