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CoolGames is seeing strong success with its games portfolio. Several of our titles are doing very well and the number of distribution channels for these games is increasing too. We see many new opportunities to further expand on this success and are currently investing in the studio capacity by hiring additional game development teams.

But as the business is growing and our studio is expanding, so is the complexity of organizing everything simultaneously and have all teams work together most productively. We’re therefore looking for a Head of Operations to help us seize the opportunities, deliver on our ambitious roadmap and ultimately scale the company to the next level.

About CoolGames

Founded in 2010, CoolGames is a leading HTML5-specialized studio developing high-quality casual games. We successfully publish our titles via many new ‘Big Tech’ game platforms beyond the traditional app-stores: players can now also instantly start a game from Facebook, Discord, YouTube or Netflix. At the same time, there are still millions of people playing our games via websites each year. 

For our games, we work with several famous brands (for example Monopoly, Battleship, Angry Birds) but also created fully in-house IP that became #1 hits on various big platforms. We have an ambitious roadmap to start the development of several new game projects in the next months to further expand our portfolio.

About the job

As Head of Operations, you will help delivering on a set ambitious roadmap. You will manage the day-to-day operations for a multi-team development studio, with varying requirements and dynamics: ranging from new big-budget projects to continuous LiveOps improvements on our top-performing titles or adjusting existing games to fit the specific features of the distribution platforms.

You will play a vital role to ensure that the studio runs smoothly: primarily focus on development goals by getting more output from the talented teams that we have and help organizing for studio growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Execute and deliver on our roadmap, secure the smooth processes within and between teams whilst gradually further scaling the development capacity;

• Providing strong execution leadership to the studio, inspire and motivate teams through setting personal example, enthusiasm and work dedication;

• Help drive output and maximizing both team- and individual accomplishments;

• Directly manage our team of Game Producers and collaborate closely with the other key studio leaders and help them develop plans to achieve the company roadmap and goals;

• Implement KPIs to track timely project delivery and development quality;

• Identify risks in time and balance priorities in accordance with business goals and budget;

• You will be part of the company’s management team (Soundboard), report directly to the CEO and work closely with the business and product teams to align to the studio goals.

Requirements

You are a “can-do” spirited professional who is comfortable with overseeing multiple big and smaller projects simultaneously. You have an ownership mentality who can recognize talent in both colleagues and teams, while not afraid to clearly identify issues and point out responsibilities:

• At least 8 years of experience in software development: relevant experience in the mobile F2P or HTML5 games industry is a strong bonus;

• At least 5 years in development leadership roles with direct reports;

• A proven track record in improving operational processes and increasing team output;

• Mastery of project management, including Agile methodologies, and related tools;

• A data-driven personality with expertise in Excel or other tools to track, model and analyze productivity KPIs versus set business goals and company priorities;

• A strong and motivating communicator, being able to work directly with colleagues from various expertise and backgrounds and people with very different personalities;

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English, with the ability to create professional plans and presentations for the team-leads, wider company and other stake-holders;

• A methodical and analytical mindset with attention to detail. A relevant Bachelor or Master’s degree is a strong bonus.

Benefits

At CoolGames, we can offer you an exciting role with significant responsibility and an attractive compensation package:

• A competitive salary in line with your experience;

• An international and growing team of around 50 colleagues from almost 20 different countries;

• Opportunity to work directly with famous IP and some of the biggest Big Tech platforms in the world;

• Participation in our company Pension Plan;

• Health care insurance compensation;

• Travel cost compensation and sports allowance;

• Flexibility to work remote part-time;

• An attractive office location in the heart of Amsterdam;

• A high-end PC, Macbook Pro or other laptop;

• A very open, informal and international company culture where everyone can make a difference.

* EU candidates only *

The World of Emerging Game Platforms

The gaming landscape is rapidly evolving beyond traditional app stores. Players now dive into games instantly from platforms like Facebook, Discord, Netflix, and more. Even the web is resurging as a significant gaming channel, with HTML5 games reaching more players each year.

In this dynamic environment, where casual gamers have numerous platforms to choose from, CoolGames is at the forefront, publishing high-quality HTML5 games that are enjoyed by millions every month. We’re expanding our portfolio and have an ambitious roadmap filled with exciting new game projects.

To achieve our goals, we’re looking for a passionate 2D Game Artist to join our team and help shape the future of casual gaming with engaging and commercially successful new game IPs.

About CoolGames

Founded in 2010, CoolGames is a leading HTML5-specialized studio developing high-quality casual games. We successfully publish our titles via many new ‘Big Tech’ game platforms beyond the traditional app-stores: players can now instantly start a game from for example Facebook, Discord, YouTube or Netflix. At the same time, there are still millions of people playing our games via traditional gaming websites and media channels each year. 

For our games, we often work with famous IP and global brands (for example Monopoly, Battleship, Angry Birds, Tetris) but also created fully in-house developed titles that became #1 hits on various platforms. We have an ambitious roadmap to start the development of several new game projects in the next months to further expand our portfolio.

About You

At CoolGames a medior/senior 2D game artist creates high quality assets in a variety of visual styles for our games. You like, and are comfortable with, working on many different elements during the game development process from start to finish. Your passion is creating vibrant artwork and animations, and you understand its value in helping our players feel immersed in our games. You are highly creative and motivated to push the boundaries of HTML5 gaming. You love a challenge and are open to exploring and learning new tools and the latest technologies.

Your responsibilities will include

• Creating unique high quality 2D assets that are ready to be used in-game;
• Designing all UI/UX elements, including icons, menu screens, buttons, animations and more;
• Making promotional materials, such as banners, splash screens, logos and icon designs;
• Working with the team to deliver on sprint commitments, as well as continuing to improve the quality of art and the processes in the art department.

Role based skills

• Your focus is on colorful and stylised artwork;
• You’re comfortable working in multiple styles, and you know how to work with established guidelines;
• You love rendering, whether it’s game assets, illustrations or UI, and are able to do so in a variety of styles;
• Your portfolio reflects a proficient knowledge of basic art principles such as composition, color, light, anatomy and design;
• You have affinity for creating promotional materials, and love to create artwork that attracts players to our games;
• You work well in multidisciplinary game development teams;
• You show a “can do” mentality and are not easily blown away by a dynamic work environment;
• You work in an organized manner and keep a neat file and folder structure.

Requirements

The ideal candidate meets the following criteria:

• You have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position;
• You have excellent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Spine (After Effects and Blender are a plus);
• You are familiar with AI generated art and are open to explore it’s possibilities as a tool in a production pipeline. Demonstrable experience is a plus;
• You are able to communicate in fluent English, verbally and in writing;
• You are able to work 40 hours per week (of which, at minimum currently, 2 days per week at our studio in Amsterdam);
• You can share an online portfolio that showcases your best work.

Benefits

At CoolGames, we offer an exciting role with significant responsibility and an attractive compensation package:

• Competitive salary commensurate with your experience;
• Participate in our company Pension Plan;
• Health care insurance compensation;
• Travel cost compensation and sports allowance;
• An environment that supports learning and professional growth;
• Flexibility to work remote part-time;
• An attractive office location in the heart of Amsterdam;
• High-end PC, Macbook Pro or other laptop;
• An open, informal and international company culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited about shaping the future of casual gaming and believe you’re the right fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please send us your resume along with a motivation letter explaining why you’re the perfect candidate for this position.

Apply now and become a part of the CoolGames team!

CoolGames is part of the Keesing Media Group, the world’s leading braintainment company.
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Flexible Remote Work Options Available)

*EU candidates only!

Are you an energetic Game Producer with a passion for managing complex  game development processes or leading LiveOps projects? Do you like to work together with multidisciplinary teams on high quality casual games that will be played by millions of players worldwide?

About the Job
We are expanding our studio to start several new game development projects and are seeking a talented Game Producer to join our team in the historic center of Amsterdam. Collaborate with a multinational team of developers and contribute to creating captivating casual gaming experiences for a global audience.

About CoolGames
Founded in 2010, CoolGames is a leading HTML5-specialized studio developing high-quality casual games. We successfully publish our titles via many new ‘Big Tech’ game platforms beyond the traditional app-stores: players can now also instantly start a game from Facebook, Discord, YouTube or Netflix. At the same time, there are still millions of people playing our games via websites each year. 

For our games, we work with several famous brands (for example Monopoly, Battleship, Angry Birds) but also created fully in-house IP that became #1 hits on various platforms. We have an ambitious roadmap to start the development of several new game projects in the next months to further expand our portfolio.

About you
You’re a natural born organizer who thrives on getting things done while keeping your cool. Stress is no match for you as you effortlessly simplify complex challenges and make decisions when the situation calls for it.

Adapting to changing realities is your forte, thanks to your ability to distinguish between the main issues and the minor ones. Your communication skills are excellent, allowing you to be direct without turning into a grumpy grouch.

You’ve got the ability to translate major goals into smooth processes and commit to delivering scheduled milestones. You know how to keep track of progress and team output by measurable KPIs. Collaboration is your jam, and you’ve got that “you can count on me” attitude that brightens any team.

Requirements

The right candidate meets most of the following requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience in a Producer role for casual games, preferably in mobile F2P or HTML5 markets 
•  Worked on several casual games and can show your achievements
• Adept at agile methodologies
• Proficiency in modern project management tools and methodologies
• Analytics-driven and know where to measure and how to apply relevant data metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong presentation skills for conveying project updates and proposals to stakeholders
• A genuine passion for casual games

If this resonates with you, we would be thrilled to welcome you as a part of our team. In this team, you will work closely with our talented and passionate designers, artists, developers, quality assurance experts and both internal and external stakeholders to create games that delight players globally.

Your responsibilities will include 

• Facilitating decision making & rituals such as standups, reviews and planning sessions
• Lead and oversee the entire game development process from concept to launch
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and schedules
• Continuously monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track
• Maintain open and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, 
• Maintain thorough documentation of project plans, decisions, and progress for reference and future analysis

Benefits

CoolGames offers you a challenging job with a broad responsibility to work on successful games with global partners and with an attractive compensation package:

• Competitive salary commensurate with your experience;
• Participate in our company Pension Plan 
• Health care insurance compensation;
• Travel cost compensation and sports allowance;
• An environment that supports learning and professional growth;
• Flexibility to work remote part-time;
• An attractive office location in the heart of Amsterdam;
• High-end PC, Macbook Pro or other laptop;
• An open, informal and international company culture.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Flexible Remote Work Options Available)

*EU candidates only!

The World of Emerging Game Platforms

The gaming landscape is rapidly evolving beyond traditional app stores. Players now dive into games instantly from platforms like Facebook, Discord, Netflix, and more. Even the web is resurging as a significant gaming channel, with HTML5 games reaching more players each year.

In this dynamic environment, where casual gamers have numerous platforms to choose from, CoolGames is at the forefront, publishing high-quality HTML5 games enjoyed by millions every month. We’re expanding our portfolio and have an ambitious roadmap filled with exciting new game projects.

To achieve our goals, we’re looking for a passionate Game Designer to join our team and help shape the future of casual gaming with engaging and commercially successful new game IPs.

About CoolGames and High-Quality Casual Games

Founded in 2010, CoolGames is a leading HTML5-specialized studio located in the historic center of Amsterdam. We develop high-quality casual games for emerging platforms beyond the app stores, including Facebook Play, Microsoft Start, Google GameSnacks, Discord, and numerous media and gaming websites worldwide.

Unlike many studios grappling with unsustainable user acquisition models, CoolGames thrives as the demand for our quality titles continues to grow. Our games feature deep meta-game layers, social and multiplayer hooks to enhance virality, and sometimes incorporate renowned third-party IPs. We monetize through a balanced mix of advertising, in-app purchases (IAP), and paid subscriptions.

When we launch a new game, it’s not the end of the development, but instead the beginning of a new life cycle. Our LiveOps teams continuously optimize the game experience, adding new content and features over time. Each game’s roadmap is driven by KPI analysis and prioritization based on the required effort versus expected impact.

If you’re someone with an analytical mindset who wants to understand the impact of game mechanics on player behavior and contribute to the ongoing success of our games, CoolGames might be the perfect place for you!

About You

• You have 4+ years of experience as a Game Designer, Product Manager, or a related role in the casual gaming industry.
• You possess a strong understanding of revenue optimization and balancing game economies in F2P and/or ad-based mobile games.
• You have an analytical mindset and are well-versed in key gaming KPIs.
• You can seamlessly blend creative development processes with data-driven decision-making.
• You’re able to articulate what makes a game engaging and identify areas for improvement.
• You stay updated on game design market trends and can share your insights with the team.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Collaborate with Game Designers and Producers to create and refine Game Design Documents (GDDs), focusing on monetization cycles, in-game economies, and IAP models.
• Contribute to LiveOps strategies, helping to prioritize roadmaps for existing games based on data analysis.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including artists, developers, and QA staff, to ensure the successful execution of game projects.
• Participate in the development of business cases alongside Product Managers and the Business team.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and help implement them within CoolGames.
• Present your findings and ideas to internal stakeholders and, occasionally, external partners.

Requirements

The ideal candidate meets the following criteria:

• 4+ years of experience in the (mobile) games industry within an international studio.
• Experience with LiveOps and ongoing game optimization.
• Solid understanding of game KPIs, game system design, and balancing in-game economies.
• Knowledge of top-grossing games, F2P mechanics, and current market trends.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

Benefits

At CoolGames, we offer a challenging role with significant responsibility and an attractive compensation package:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health care insurance, travel compensation, and a company pension plan.
• Sports allowance to support your well-being.
• An environment that fosters learning and professional growth.
• Flexibility to work remotely part-time.
• An attractive office location in the historic center of Amsterdam.
• Choice of high-end PC, MacBook Pro, or other laptop.
• A fun, informal, and international company culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited about shaping the future of casual gaming and believe you’re the right fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please send us your resume along with a motivation letter explaining why you’re the perfect candidate for this position.

Apply now and become a part of the CoolGames team!

CoolGames is part of the Keesing Media Group, the world’s leading braintainment company.

We are looking for an experienced backend developer eager to take on new challenges. Do you want to play a key role in building game systems and features that support millions of players globally? In addition to developing features, your team is involved in monitoring system performance and managing cloud infrastructure to ensure high reliability and scalability.

If you excel in an autonomous, yet collaborative team environment, this is the opportunity for you. Ready to grow your skills and make a real impact? Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter—we’d love to hear from you!

About CoolGames

Founded in 2010, CoolGames is a leading web games studio based in the historic center of Amsterdam developing high-quality casual games. 

Games distribution via new platforms, beyond the traditional app-stores, is taking off quickly. Players can now instantly start a game from within Facebook, Discord, Netflix and many other ‘Big Tech’ game channels. And even the web is back as a seizable games distribution channel, with more people playing via websites each year.

In this changing landscape, where Apple and Google are no longer the sole destinations for casual gamers, CoolGames is successfully publishing high quality HTML5 games that are played by millions every month. For our studio, we have an ambitious roadmap to start the development of new game projects to further expand our portfolio for the years ahead.

About the job

As a backend developer, you will be part of the CoolGames studio. You design, build and maintain the systems that power our games. You ship, monitor and improve. You work closely with designers, quality assurance, developers, producers, to refine requirements and continuously improve and integrate backend solutions for our broad portfolio of high quality web games. 

Our services are mostly written in Golang, partially in Typescript/NodeJS and a small bit of Python. We have several self hosted services next to our game backend systems. 

This includes setting up new infrastructure (infrastructure as code), maintaining pipelines and deployment of existing games, as well as contributing to the maintenance and development of internal tooling related to AWS deployments and infrastructure. 

You manage your own schedule to meet established deadlines. At CoolGames there is a high degree of autonomy with a strong focus on collaboration. 

The team’s responsibilities include supporting, optimizing and creating backend functionality for our games. Taking part in code reviews and technical design proposals and processes. Making sure our infrastructure remains stable, performant, up to date and monitorable.

Requirements

The right candidate has most of the following qualities.

• At least 3 years of professional experience developing and maintaining backends;
• Strong fundamentals in programming; 
• Solid knowledge of linux and infrastructure best practices;
• Experience with Ansible and Docker;
• You are knowledgeable in the following development concepts: CI/CD, DevOps, Agile;
• You are enthusiastic, eager to learn and have strong communication skills;
• You have a good command of the English language;
• Champions and enforces security best practices;
• A passion for Game Development!
• Experience with version control tools like Git and automation pipelines;
• Interest to learn more in both backend and managing infrastructure; 
• Experience with working with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Good to have:

• Experience with Terraform and AWS is a plus;
• Solid understanding of network communication protocols;
• Experience with (some of) our languages/technologies in the backend stack is a plus (including Go, Ansible, Docker, NodeJS, TypeScript).

Benefits

Working at CoolGames

We are a company which believes it’s important to constantly improve and innovate as we strive to be the best. We work in an informal environment with enthusiastic and smart individuals from all over the world to design and create great games. We have a hybrid work schedule where we strike a balance between face to face collaboration and efficient remote work. 

Benefits / what we offer

CoolGames offers you a challenging job with a broad responsibility and an attractive compensation package:

• A highly dynamic job with a competitive salary;
• Company pension plan and travel cost compensation;
• Health care insurance compensation;
• Sports allowance;
• An attractive office location in the center of Amsterdam;
• High-end PC, Macbook Pro or other laptop;
• An open, informal and international company culture.
• We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.

* EU candidates only *

Are you an ambitious game developer with a passion for creating engaging experiences? Do you want your work to reach millions of players worldwide?

About the Job
We are seeking a talented Game Developer to join our dynamic team in the heart of Amsterdam. Collaborate with a multinational team of developers and contribute to creating captivating casual gaming experiences for a global audiences

About CoolGames
Founded in 2010, CoolGames is a leading HTML5-specialized studio based in the historic center of Amsterdam developing high-quality casual games. 

Games distribution via new platforms, beyond the traditional app-stores, is taking off quickly. Players can now instantly start a game from within Facebook, Discord, Netflix and many other ‘Big Tech’ game channels. And even the web is back as a seizable (HTML5 based) games distribution channel, with more people playing via websites each year.

In this changing landscape, where Apple and Google are no longer the sole destinations for casual gamers, CoolGames is successfully publishing high quality HTML5 games that are played by millions every month. For our studio, we have an ambitious roadmap to start the development of new game projects to further expand our portfolio for the years ahead.

About the Role
You will be part of a multidisciplinary development team collaborating with game designers, game artists, quality assurance engineers, and fellow game developers. You work on developing new titles, evolving existing games, as well as contributing to the maintenance and evolving our internal tooling.

You manage your own schedule with a view to delivering robust code and meeting established deadlines.

Next to working on features for our games your responsibilities include optimisation, debugging, fixing bugs, performing code reviews, reviewing requirements, working on platform compatibility and ensuring our games remain stable and performant.

Requirements

About you
You are proactive and thrive on taking ownership and responsibility. You write clean, readable and maintainable code. Sharing your skills and experience with the team is something you have consistently been praised for. You are open to feedback and eager to learn. You embrace collaboration and have a ”you can count on me” attitude. You flourish in an environment where teamwork and communication are important.

The right candidate meets most of the following requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience programming professionally;

• Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices;

• Experience with version control tools like git;

• Solid knowledge of development best practices;

• Experience with HTML5 games, Typescript and JavaScript is a plus;

• Experience with web game tech (e.g. PIXI/Phaser/Three.js) is a plus.

Working at CoolGames
We are a company which believes it’s important to constantly improve and innovate as we strive to be the best. We work in an informal environment with enthusiastic and smart individuals from all over the world to design and create great games. We have a hybrid work schedule where we strike a balance between face to face collaboration and efficient remote work.

Benefits

What we offer
CoolGames offers you a challenging job with a broad responsibility and an attractive compensation package:

• A competitive salary;

• Health care insurance & travel compensation & company pension plan;
• Sports allowance;
• An environment that supports learning and professional growth;
• Flexibility to work remotely part-time;
• An attractive office location in the historic center of Amsterdam;
• High-end PC, Macbook Pro or other laptop;
• A fun, informal and super international company culture.

* EU candidates only *

Community Manager internship

CoolGames is looking for a Community Manager intern with a passion for casual games.

When the app-stores were introduced ten years ago, mobile quickly became the largest games platform. And now a new shift is taking place, as millions of people are starting to play and instantly share games with friends via their social or messaging apps, such as via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram….

CoolGames has been a front-runner in this new space and brought many successful games to messaging platforms, including Angry Birds, Battleship and Daily Sudoku, which was the #1 sudoku game on Facebook.

What will you be doing as a Community Management Intern?

• You’ll work closely with the game team(s), game designer and game producers to improve the game;

• You ideate fun ways to keep the community engaged and active;

• Setup, maintain and improve a Discord server for one of our games;

• Create content calendars;

• Promote game updates and new games;

• Post daily/weekly content;

• Keep track of issues coming from the community;

• Support users (respond to questions/complaints);

You will be in charge of posting on our Discord server, Facebook community(s) and game pages. And you will be creating social media profiles/pages for new games where you will post regular updates of our new and live titles.

Requirements

What is your profile? 

• You have great communication skills both in real life and on social platform;

• You are passionate about posts and stories you share on various social media platforms;

• You come up with ideas and write and create and engaging posts working with the art team;

• You have an understanding of social networking and what makes gamers tick;

• You are creative and proactive;

• Social media and creating engagement are your passion.

What do we ask from you? 

• Social media savvy (Familiar and active on at least Discord, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram);

• Familiar with Discord;

• Familiar with Facebook Instant Games and the various social features;

• Basic Technical troubleshooting skills;

• Able to clearly communicate in English. Spoken and written;

• Art experience (photoshop) is a big plus;

• Owning a Discord server or being an admin for a big Discord sevrer is a big plus.

You’re the kind of person who likes to communicate with people and is very active on social media platforms. A natural problem solver, positive and enthusiastic. You enjoy supporting people with complaints as well as keeping them entertained and motivated by sharing content on a regular basis.

Why would you want to work for CoolGames?

CoolGames is a dynamic organization in the gaming world and is located in a beautiful canal house in the center of Amsterdam. You will work in an international environment with young and enthusiastic colleagues. Your colleagues come from all over the world to design and create mobile games. CoolGames is a small organization with short communication lines but with big aspirations resulting in bigger and more elaborate projects and games. Coolgames started 10 years ago as a pioneer in developing games in HTML5. We successfully brought games to messaging platforms, such as Angrybirds, Battleship and Daily Sudoku. You will work in an open and an informal team with a pleasant working environment.

Benefits

What do we offer? 

• A place where you are given the freedom to develop yourself to the maximum;

• An attractive office location in the center of Amsterdam with awesome Friday drinks;

• An open, informal and international company culture. 

— EU CANDIDATES ONLY! —