An interesting job listing has just surfaced the EA Careers website, reinstating that Electronic Arts is deeply interested in continuing with The Sims 4 Marketplace feature. And possibly make it a legacy thing for the next Sims release as they title it "The Sims Marketplace" - in search for the next Head of Sims Marketplace as a Senior Director at Electronic Arts.
The new job listing strongly suggests the ongoing work and support that EA is set out to do for The Sims Marketplace. EA calls it a "two-sided ecosystem" within the official job listing, which refers to Makers that create Marketplace content and Players that purchase said content.
The hybrid position open at several US EA locations is looking for someone who can foster The Sims Marketplace roadmap, build a scalable business out of it and collaborate with the team to keep the content flowing.
There's not much new information shared other than the fact that EA is strongly refering to this as a Sims Marketplace, suggesting that this feature could very much be integrated into the core franchise experience. The job listing is one of the highest paid jobs at Electronic Arts, so I'm assuming EA is very interested in further investing into The Marketplace ecosystem down the line by finding a qualifiable Product Manager for it.
Read the full job listing down below:
The Senior Director, Product Management – Head of Sims Marketplace will define and drive the vision, strategy, and growth of The Sims Marketplace, building a best-in-class two-sided ecosystem for players and content creators. This leader will own the marketplace roadmap, lead a high-performing Product Management team, and partner across the organization to deliver data-driven, customer-centric experiences. The ideal candidate brings deep product leadership experience in gaming, expertise with two-sided marketplaces, strong analytical and influencing skills, and a proven track record of launching and scaling successful products.
The Senior Director, Product Management – Head of Sims Marketplace will report to the VP.
Location: This is a hybrid role onsite the studio three days a week in Kirkland, Redwood City, or Vancouver Canada.
Responsibilities:
Define and execute the roadmap for The Sims Marketplace, building a trusted, scalable ecosystem that creates value for players, creators, and the business.
Shape marketplace experiences, platform capabilities, and product investments that enable creators to successfully build and grow their content while enhancing player engagement.
Establish and drive key marketplace success metrics, using customer insights and data to optimize ecosystem health, creator success, player satisfaction, and sustainable business growth.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Analytics, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact marketplace experiences and platform capabilities.
Influence product strategy and business decisions across the organization through strategic thinking and data-informed recommendations.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience leading the launch, growth, and lifecycle management of large-scale gaming products or strategic programs.
3+ years experience leading two-sided marketplace ecosystems, with deep understanding of both players and content creators, and the ability to balance incentives that promote engagement and long-term ecosystem health.
Strong analytical acumen with experience leveraging data and insights to inform strategic product decisions.
Degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA preferred.
6+ years of experience in the gaming industry, with a deep understanding of player behaviors, live services, and industry trends.
10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, product strategy, or business planning, including leadership of complex, cross-functional product initiatives.
The job position is looking for gaming industry experts who preferably already had several years of experience managing a paid UGC platform, along with many other high qualification requirements that the Head of Sims Marketplace needs to meet.
What are your thoughts on the new job position for the Head of Sims Marketplace? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to Sims Community for more game updates!
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matrix54
I assume they want someone to manage it to for improvement to prevent a total loss of the investment? With a lack of major content for 4, I doubt we’re going to see anything worthwhile for a while, if ever.
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I assume they want someone to manage it to for improvement to prevent a total loss of the investment? With a lack of major content for 4, I doubt we’re going to see anything worthwhile for a while, if ever.
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