Head of Product

Who We Are:

MAKE LIFE EPIC

Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio with an unwavering mission to “build games that stand the test of time”. The name Firaxis, a fusion of “fiery” and “axis,” communicates the company’s dynamic development process that results in the creation of ground breaking titles with unparalleled gameplay delivered to gamers around the world. Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.

VISION
Make Life Epic…for our Players, our Community and all Firaxians.

CORE VALUES

Be Accountable

Own Outcomes, Be Honest And Treat Feedback As A Gift.

Embrace Enthusiasm

Allow Space For Failure, Share Your Excitement And Let Passion Drive Outcomes.

People First

Treat People With Respect, Create A Culture Of Belonging And Act With Empathy.

Work Smart

Solve For Efficiency, Focus On Collaboration And Prioritize Improvement.

Gameplay Focused

Deliver Quality Game Experiences, Take Pride In Your Work And Put Players At The Center Of Every Decision.

 Head of Product

What We Need

As Head of Product on Civilization, you will partner with the studio, project and publishing leadership teams to drive the development of actionable and strategic business plans. Your role will report to the Studio Head and you will be expected to leverage market trends, UX research, and player telemetry to uncover insights and identify growth opportunities for the Civilization franchise. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of and love for Civilization and 4X Grand Strategy gameplay. This role requires experience in large-scale game development, exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of motivating and guiding large, diverse teams. As a leader with broad expertise, you will help shape the product roadmap and inspire cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional player experiences.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Leadership

  • Partner with game team leadership to create and communicate product roadmaps ensuring alignment with the company's strategic vision and goals.

  • In partnership with the Executive Producer, drive alignment across key studio, franchise and product stakeholders to execute long-term strategic plans that drive growth, innovation, and market leadership.

  • Bring expertise within the strategy gaming genre, understanding competitor titles, market trends, and best-in-class mechanics to guide product and future investment decisions.

  • Inspire, mentor, and develop senior leaders; foster a high-performance culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and overall product excellence.

  • Embodies the Studio Values in daily decision-making and communication, and integrates them into team workflows, culture, and leadership practices.

  • Demonstrates and upholds Firaxis’ leadership expectations, setting a strong example for others while actively reinforcing and holding others accountable to those standards.

• Product Leadership

  • Champion a data-informed culture focused on continuous experimentation, hypothesis testing, and iteration. 

  • Own the game health reporting process, analyzing key metrics and providing strategic recommendations to creative leadership for franchise growth opportunities.

  • Translate market and player behavior trends into actionable insights that inform product design, roadmap priorities, and player engagement strategies.

  • Partner with the Executive Producer to drive a global development strategy; maximize high quality output while managing responsible costs.

• Multifunctional Collaboration

  • Foster collaboration across game design, production, and other teams to drive innovation and shared learning.

  • Partner with 2K teams within Product Management, Production, Growth, Data and Insights, and QA to ensure alignment across the Publisher<>Developer umbrella. 

  • Collaborate with creative leadership, producers and analysts to set clear KPIs, outcomes, and goals while refining the experimentation roadmap to validate key business questions.

  • Partner with game design and analytics teams to define telemetry requireme