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Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. is a leading, international digital entertainment company that publishes video games for game consoles such as PlayStation 4, Xbox one, Nintendo Switch, as well as mobile games. The company’s popular franchises include Metal Gear Solid, Pro Evolution Soccer, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top titles. Konami also manufactures the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 25 billion cards worldwide. We are looking for talented people that have a passion for gaming and the skills and experience listed below.

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Hawthorne, CA

  • Director of Marketing for Card Business, TCG.

    Reports To: Senior Director, Organized Play, Marketing & Events Subordinates: Marketing Manager, Online Manager, Marketing Video Producer/Editor POSITION SUMMARY: A strong self-starter with experience managing top-tier consumer brands with new product marketing and strategic campaigns, with an emphasis on digital campaigns, that target boys 8 - 14. Candidates should have solid business acumen, cross functional leadership skills, ability to multi-task numerous projects, be a team player and desire to manage the world’s No. 1 TCG.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Work with Marketing Manager to develop and execute comprehensive strategies for the marketing of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG), including, but not limited to target market identification and analysis, budgeting, and category and competitive analysis, with a focus on new user acquisition and ROI.
    • Oversee annual budgets for Marketing within Card Business.
    • Oversee inter-departmental collaboration with Organized Play, Sales, Digital Marketing, and R&D to ensure KDE-US Marketing efforts are focused on growing brand awareness, driving franchise relevancy, and supporting audience growth across Yu-Gi-Oh! titles.
    • Coordinate with EU branch on all joint marketing initiatives including but not limited to; Content Creator activations, use of assets from both prizing and for sale items, use of TVCM and other KDE-US created assets. Work with EU branch Marketing on budgeting for shared agencies and resources such as Asana, etc.
    • Coordinate with the Digital Team to ensure Digital Marketing efforts are being cross promoted with TCG Marketing whenever possible.
    • Work with Sales & Marketing to develop retailer promotions and trade advertising.
    • Work with Marketing Manager, Marketing Video producer/editor, and R&D to create compelling content (both written and video) to maximize a cohesive marketing message and increase sell-through. Set campaign KPIs and own the measurement and evaluation processes.
    • Work with Digital Product Marketing Team, Marketing Manager, Online Manager, and Senior Social Media Specialist on social media to create online and social media marketing campaigns, to create buzz, maximize exposure and sell-through of all physical and digital titles. Keep abreast of digital trends and develop strategies with the wider team to capitalize on new trends to drive the business.
    • Work with the Digital Product Marketing, Director of Organized Play, and Online Manger to ensure the Yu-Gi-Oh! website has the most up-to-date information and is promoting the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, Events and Digital Titles.
    • Work with Marketing Manager to grow the Yu-Gi-Oh! Content Creator program. Ensure there is communication with the Digital Marketing team for their use of official Yu-Gi-Oh! Content Creators and other influencers and ensuring that all Content Creators in the program are compliant with the guidelines within the program.
    • Work with Marketing Manager to ensure the placement of online, print and TV advertising and the development of key assets including ad copy, scripts and editorial messaging is completed and campaign reporting is submitted on time with ROI details.
    • Ensure reporting and analysis of all marketing activities are submitted on a timely basis.
    • Work with Marketing Manager to craft integrated marketing plans with other licensees.
    • Work with Director of Organized Play to make sure all OP activities are properly promoted.
    • Work with Director Organized Play, Event and Organized Play Manager, and Marketing Manager for trade and consumer show participation, including the creation of promotional items, maximizing key marketing messages and strategy.
    • Lead analysis of competitor marketing and share insights back with internal stakeholders.

     

     

     

    QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

    • BA/BS required. MBA preferred.
    • A minimum of 7 years’ experience marketing to kids required.
    • Knowledge of, or the willingness to learn the intimate workings of Card Business TCGs, including gameplay, REQUIRED.
    • Enthusiasm for and knowledge of the collectible or trading card games required.
    • Ability to work with limited supervision. The Director will work independently or with a cross-functional team to complete assignments. S/he should not need detailed instruction to achieve objectives. Personal initiative and sound business judgment required to identify, evaluate, and respond to business needs.
    • Strong presentation skills. Good oral and written communications skills.
    • A “Whatever it takes to win” competitive attitude.
    • An unwavering commitment to the customer and to your team.
    • Strong entrepreneurial spirit.
    • Proven ability to work with various personality types and work styles in a multicultural environment.
    • Expert with MS office suite (Power Point, Excel, Word).

    Salary Range  $165-$180k.

    Please submit resumes to:

    yh17196@konami.com
    ba.85614@konami.com

  • Organized Play Specialist

    A strong self-starter with exceptional organizational skills that supports and assists the OP and Events Manager for the Americas. In addition, this position entails coordinating logistics, reporting and tournament support for all Card Business IP. Candidate should also have solid business acumen, cross-functional skills, ability to multi-task numerous projects, be a team player and desire to work on all Card Business IP.

    Responsibilities:

    • Work with the OP team on scheduling, execution and reporting of Regional Qualifiers and all other Tier 2 Events (OTS Championships, Dragon Duels and Extravaganzas).
    • Be the main point of contact for each Tournament Organizer (TO) who is hosting a Tier 2 or higher event.
    • Ensure our website has the current FAQs and event listings for Tier 2 and higher events at least one month before the events start.
    • Keep track of data that is acquired from Tier 2 and higher events, such as invites awarded, disqualifications issue, event paperwork, invoices and judge information.
    • Ensure all TO’s have necessary documents to run their events at least 1 month prior to event date.
    • Ensure all TO’s purchase necessary product to run their events at least 21 days prior to event date.
    • Ensure all prizing for events are shipped out in time for each event, work with OP and Events Manager to set deadlines.
    • Work with the Organized Play team on other initiatives to grow the Yu-Gi-Oh! player base and increase attendance at Tier 2 and higher events.
    • Be able to assist with onsite duties at Tier 3 and higher events (Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, National Championships, World Championship Qualifiers and the World Championship).
    • Work with Organized Play team to forecast promotional inventory needs, maintain accurate inventory, and ensure all prizing is ordered on time to hit deadlines set by OP and Events Manager.
    • Work with Organized Play team to ensure all invoices are being processed at the latest 1 week after receipt.
    • Work with OP Assistant to draft Purchase Orders on various projects while maintaining communication with OP and Events Manager to ensure that deadlines set are being met.
    • Maintain and update procedural and operational documents for all OP programs.
    • Coordinate with the Organized Play Team so North and Latin America regions have the most up-to-date version of these documents.

    The successful candidate will possess:

    • Strong leadership, decision making, and analytical skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
    • Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment.
    • Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with attention to detail.
    • Resourceful problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, and forecasting abilities.
    • Strong working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point.
    • Spanish and/or Portuguese language fluency a plus.
    • The ability to travel domestic and international.

    Required Experience:

    • Bachelor or higher in Marketing or Business, or equitable job experience.
    • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in entertainment or consumer goods categories.
    • Extensive tournament or consumer event experience required.
    • MS Access, MS Project, Illustrator or Photoshop skills a plus.

    Range is between $60k-$70k.

    This is a full-time hybrid position.

    Please send resumes to:
    ml.98460@konami.com
    zm.81805@konami.com
    mk.01611@konami.com

  • Organized Play Assistant

    An individual contributor that supports the Card Business Organized Play (OP) team, coordinating shipping, logistics and tournament support for all Card Business IP.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Scheduling and minute-taking of meetings.
    • Help the OP Specialist and Coordinator process all tournament paperwork, including but not limited to requesting invoices from tournament organizers, proof of payments, data entering earned invites and preparing all documentation for final invoice pay outs.
    • Approve tournaments in the Online Tournament Software or KONAMI Card Game Network (KCGN) submitted by our tournament organizers (TO’s), upload any tournament files for Official Tournament Stores (OTS) to KCGN when needed and educate our OTS’ on this process.
    • Assist in reaching out to OTS’, help gather pending reports for in-store events and assist with educating our OTS’ on how to properly report events, including but not limited to Remote Duel Series, OTS Championship, VIP Qualifiers, Regional Qualifiers, Release Celebrations, Yu-Gi-Oh! Day, local level in-store events, etc.
    • Draft Purchase Orders for the OP team on various projects while maintaining communication with the OP Specialist – Americas to ensure that deadlines set by management are being met.
    • Gather all Featured OTS applications, organize meeting with our local distributor and internal team to discuss candidates.
    • Make sure the Spanish and Portuguese website translations are prepared and up to date with the English website.
    • Learn to operate offline and online tournament software.
    • Assist the Organized Play Coordinator – Americas with:
      • Packaging and shipping OP and event items, including but not limited to Regional Qualifiers, Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, World Championship Qualifiers, store-level events and judge compensation items.
      • Organizing and maintaining accurate inventory of OP prize support.
      • Organizing and maintaining of the OP storage areas.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
    • Must have great organizational skills.
    • Should demonstrate the ability to work under pressure.
    • High sense of confidentiality.
    • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
    • Ability to accurately process and data enter information.
    • Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate ability to multi-task.
    • Spanish language fluency, Portuguese a plus.
    • Proven ability to work with various personality types and work styles in a multicultural environment.
    • Knowledge of or the willingness to learn the workings of Card Business IP’s, including gameplay.

    This is a temp position, but 5 days a week, hybrid.

    Please send resumes to:
    ml.98460@konami.com
    zm.81805@konami.com
    mk.01611@konami.com

  • CALIFORNIA APPLICANT NOTICE AT COLLECTION AND PRIVACY POLICY

    Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (“Konami,” “we,” or “us”) value the trust of our applicants and endeavor to protect the privacy of their personal information. The purpose of this California Applicant Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) is to notify California residents (“you”) of the processing of information that can reasonably be linked with them and that we collect, use, and disclose when they apply for a job with us (“Personal Information”).

    Notice at Collection

    We will not sell the Personal Information, including any Sensitive Personal Information, we collect. We also will not share it with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising.

    To view our full privacy policy, visit OUR PRIVACY POLICY.

    We may collect the Personal Information and Sensitive Personal Information categories listed in the following chart.

    Categories of Personal Information
    Identifiers, such as name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifiers, IP address that can reasonably be linked or associated with a particular California resident or household, email address, account name, online identifiers, and government-issued identifiers (e.g., Social Security number, driver’s license number)

     
    Personal information as defined in the California customer records law, such as name, contact information, signature, Social Security number, passport number; financial, education and employment information, physical characteristics or description

     
    Protected Class Information, such as characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law, such as sex, age, gender, race, disability, medical conditions, citizenship, military/veteran status, gender identity and expression, primary language, political affiliation/activities, and immigration status
    Commercial Information, such as travel expenses
    Internet or network activity information, such as regarding our website or online application portal, timestamp information, and access and activity logs
    Geolocation Data, such as device location, approximate location derived from IP address
    Audio/Video Data. Audio, electronic, visual and similar information, such as photographs and call and video recordings
    Education Information subject to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act such as student transcripts, grade point average, grades, academic standing, disciplinary records, and confirmation of graduation
    Employment Information. Professional or employment-related information, such as work history and prior employer, information from reference checks, work experience, qualifications, training and skills, work authorization, CV, résumé, cover letter, professional and other work-related licenses, permits and certifications held, and publicly accessible information posted on your professional social media accounts
    Inferences drawn from any of the Personal Information listed above to create a profile about, for example, an individual’s preferences,  characteristics, predispositions, and abilities
    Sensitive Personal Information. Government identifiers, such as Social Security Numbers, state identification card numbers, and driver’s license numbers.
    Citizenship, immigration status, racial or ethnic origin, or union membership.

     

    Purposes for the Collection and Use of Personal Information

    We may collect or use Personal Information for the purposes of operating, managing, and maintaining our business, sourcing talent and recruiting employees, and accomplishing our business purposes and objectives, including, for example, using Personal Information to:

    • Receive and process job applications;
    • Manage the candidate selection process;
    • Evaluate your suitability for the position(s) you are applying for;
    • Communicate with you about your application, respond to your inquiries, and notify you of applicable terms and policies;
    • Conduct reference checks;
    • Conduct background checks, consistent with applicable law;
    • Analyze and monitor the diversity of job applicants, in accordance with applicable law;
    • Subject to our discretion, make an offer to enter into an employment contract;
    • Contact you about future career opportunities;
    • Fulfill administrative functions, such as aggregate management reporting, statistical analyses, internal training, and as generally required to conduct our business; and
    • Comply with law, legal process, requests from governmental or regulatory authorities, internal policies and other requirements such as record-keeping, equal employment opportunity laws, work permit and immigration regulations, reporting obligations, and the exercise or defense of legal claims.
    • Whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position (such as in regard to applicable statutes of limitations, litigation or regulatory investigations).

     

    Privacy Policy

    Collection and Disclosure of Personal Information

    The following chart details which categories of Personal Information we collect and process, as well as which categories of Personal Information we disclose to third parties for our operational business and hiring and recruitment purposes, including within the 12 months preceding the date this Policy was last updated.

    Categories of Personal Information Disclosed to Which Categories of Third Parties for Operational Business Purposes
    Identifiers, such as name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifiers, IP address that can reasonably be linked or associated with a particular California resident or household, email address, account name, online identifiers, and government-issued identifiers (e.g., Social Security number, driver’s license number)

     

    		 Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Personal information as defined in the California customer records law, such as name, contact information, signature, Social Security number, passport number; financial, education and employment information, physical characteristics or description

     

    		 Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Protected Class Information, such as characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law, such as sex, age, gender, race, disability, medical conditions, citizenship, military/veteran status, gender identity and expression, primary language, political affiliation/activities, and immigration status Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Commercial Information, such as travel expenses Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Internet or network activity information, such as regarding our website or online application portal, timestamp information, and access and activity logs Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Geolocation Data, such as device location, approximate location derived from IP address Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Audio/Video Data. Audio, electronic, visual and similar information, such as photographs and call and video recordings Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Education Information subject to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act such as student transcripts, grade point average, grades, academic standing, disciplinary records, and confirmation of graduation Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Employment Information. Professional or employment-related information, such as work history and prior employer, information from reference checks, work experience, qualifications, training and skills, work authorization, CV, résumé, cover letter, professional and other work-related licenses, permits and certifications held, and publicly accessible information posted on your professional social media accounts Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Inferences drawn from any of the Personal Information listed above to create a profile about, for example, an individual’s preferences,  characteristics, predispositions, and abilities Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Sensitive Personal Information. Government identifiers, such as Social Security Numbers, state identification card numbers, and driver’s license numbers. Our affiliates; service providers that provide services such as recruiting, talent acquisition, employment screening and background checks, consulting, IT, and other services; professional advisors, such as lawyers;  public and governmental authorities, such as regulatory authorities and law enforcement; business partners
    Citizenship, immigration status, racial or ethnic origin, or union membership.

     

    We may also disclose the above categories of Personal Information to a third party in the context of any reorganization, financing transaction, merger, sale, joint venture, partnership, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of all or any portion of our business, assets, or stock (including in connection with any bankruptcy or similar proceedings).

    We do not “sell” or “share” your Personal Information, including your Sensitive Personal Information, as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act.  We have not engaged in such activities in the 12 months preceding the date this Policy was last updated.  Without limiting the foregoing, we do not “sell” or “share” the Personal Information, including the Sensitive Personal Information, of minors under 16 years of age.

    Sources of Personal Information

    We collect this Personal Information from you and from our affiliates, references you provide, prior employers or schools, recruiting and consulting firms, background check providers, social media networks, publicly available databases, and cooperative databases.

     

    Purposes for the Collection and Use of Personal Information

    We may collect or use Personal Information for the purposes of operating, managing, and maintaining our business, sourcing talent and recruiting employees, and accomplishing our business purposes and objectives, including, for example, using Personal Information to:

    • Receive and process job applications;
    • Manage the candidate selection process;
    • Evaluate your suitability for the position(s) you are applying for;
    • Communicate with you about your application, respond to your inquiries, and notify you of applicable terms and policies;
    • Conduct reference checks;
    • Conduct background checks, consistent with applicable law;
    • Analyze and monitor the diversity of job applicants, in accordance with applicable law;
    • Subject to our discretion, make an offer to enter into an employment contract;
    • Contact you about future career opportunities;
    • Fulfill administrative functions, such as aggregate management reporting, statistical analyses, internal training, and as generally required to conduct our business; and
    • Comply with law, legal process, requests from governmental or regulatory authorities, internal policies and other requirements such as record-keeping, equal employment opportunity laws, work permit and immigration regulations, reporting obligations, and the exercise or defense of legal claims.

    You may, subject to applicable law, make the following requests:

    1. You may request that we disclose to you the following information covering the 12 months preceding your request:
      1. The categories of Personal Information we collected about you and the categories of sources from which we collected such Personal Information;
      2. The business or commercial purpose for collecting Personal Information about you; and
      3. The categories of Personal Information about you that we otherwise disclosed, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclosed such Personal Information (if applicable).
    2. You may request to correct inaccuracies in your Personal Information.
    3. You may request to have your Personal Information deleted.
    4. You may request to receive a copy of your Personal Information, including specific pieces of Personal Information, including a copy of the Personal Information you provided to us in a portable format.

     

    We will not unlawfully retaliate against you for making an individual request. To make a request, please contact us at https://us-support.konami.com/ or 1-866-444-6528.  We will verify and respond to your request consistent with applicable law, taking into account the type and sensitivity of the Personal Information subject to the request.  We may need to request additional Personal Information from you, such as address, phone number, and previous employer information, in order to verify your identity and protect against fraudulent requests.  If you maintain a password-protected account with us, we may verify your identity through our existing authentication practices for your account and require you to re-authenticate yourself before disclosing or deleting your Personal Information.  If you make a request to delete, we may ask you to confirm your request before we delete your Personal Information.

    Right to Opt-Out of Personal Information Sales and Sharing

    You have the right to direct us to not sell or share your Personal Information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes at any time (the “right to opt-out”). Please note that we do not currently engage in sales or sharing of Personal Information triggering such opt-out requirements.

    Right to Limit Disclosure or Use of Sensitive Personal Information

    You have the right to limit the disclosure or use of your Sensitive Personal Information that has been collected or processed with the purpose of inferring characteristics about you. Please note that we do not currently collect or use Sensitive Personal Information to infer characteristics about applicants triggering such limitation rights.

    If an agent would like to make a request on your behalf as permitted by applicable law, the agent may use the submission methods noted in the section entitled “Individual Requests.”  As part of our verification process, we may request that the agent provide, as applicable, proof concerning their status as an authorized agent.  In addition, we may require that you verify your identity as described in the section entitled “Individual Requests” or confirm that you provided the agent permission to submit the request.

     

    Diversity

    In certain cases we will ask questions about race/ethnic origin, gender, and disability of our job applicants, for monitoring equal opportunity.  We may also inquire about criminal records, where permitted by applicable law.  Otherwise, we ask that you avoid submitting information that may qualify as sensitive information under applicable law, except where such information is legally required.  We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we offer equal treatment to all job applicants consistent with applicable law.  We do not unlawfully discriminate, either directly or indirectly, based on characteristics protected by applicable law, such as: race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, beliefs or creed, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or genetic information in any area of recruitment.

     

    Applicant Obligations

    Any information you submit to us must be true, complete and not misleading.  Submitting inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information may lead to a rejection of your job application during the application process or disciplinary action including immediate termination of employment.  In addition, it is your responsibility to ensure that information you submit does not violate any third party’s rights.  If you provide us with Personal Information of a reference or any other individual as part of your application, it is your responsibility to obtain consent from that individual prior to providing the information to us.

     

    Changes to this California Applicant Privacy Policy

    We may change or update this Policy from time to time.  When we do, we will communicate changes and updates to this Policy by posting the updated Policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

     

    Contact Us

    Please contact KDEHR@konami.com if you have any questions regarding this Policy.

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