Inventor Relations Manager

Exploding Kittens, Inc.

Inventor Relations Manager for Exploding Kittens connecting with external game designers to source innovative concepts. Lead the development and evaluation of new game ideas and processes.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct outreach and build relationships with external game designers to source new and innovative concepts
Attend tabletop gaming conventions to meet inventors and hear pitches in person
Maintain ongoing communication with designers and host virtual pitch sessions throughout the year
Evaluate submissions and coordinate cross-functional reviews with internal stakeholders
Track and manage inventor submissions, maintaining an organized database of concepts
Manage a quarterly budget for optioning new game concepts
Update and share the company’s “Inventor Wishlist” to keep designers informed on current focus areas
Identify opportunities to improve and evolve the Inventor Relations program and processes
Lead contract negotiations with external designers
Review and manage royalty statements on a quarterly basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong communicator and natural relationship-builder who thrives on connecting with creative talent
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize effectively, and keep things moving
Deep understanding of the tabletop gaming landscape, especially within the mass-market party game space
Solid grasp of game design principles, with a sharp instinct for identifying concepts with strong commercial potential
Proven ability to collaborate with and support creative teams, bringing ideas to life through partnership and feedback

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Exploding Kittens, Inc. Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees Exploding Kittens is a leading game and entertainment company with a mission to inspire people to connect, laugh, and play fun games in the physical world. After initially seeking to raise $10K through Kickstarter, the Exploding Kittens campaign raised $8.7M in 30 days from 219,000 backers. To date, Exploding Kittens is the #1 most-backed project in Kickstarter history and has sold over 18 million games. Started by former Xbox game designer Elan Lee and The Oatmeal’s founder Matthew Inman, Exploding Kittens and its family of games seek to reshape traditional game night into an entertaining person-to-person experience. Today, there are nearly 30 games available for purchase as well as an Exploding Kittens mobile app that is one of the top 30 premium games on both iOS, Android, and the Nintendo Switch console, as well as a free-to-play app, Kitty Letter. Inventor Relations Manager Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 1 hour ago 🏄 California – Remote 💵 $125k - $145k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 💰 Account Manager Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Conduct outreach and build relationships with external game designers to source new and innovative concepts
Attend tabletop gaming conventions to meet inventors and hear pitches in person
Maintain ongoing communication with designers and host virtual pitch sessions throughout the year
Evaluate submissions and coordinate cross-functional reviews with internal stakeholders
Track and manage inventor submissions, maintaining an organized database of concepts
Manage a quarterly budget for optioning new game concepts
Update and share the company’s “Inventor Wishlist” to keep designers informed on current focus areas
Identify opportunities to improve and evolve the Inventor Relations program and processes
Lead contract negotiations with external designers
Review and manage royalty statements on a quarterly basis 🎯 Requirements
Strong communicator and natural relationship-builder who thrives on connecting with creative talent
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize effectively, and keep things moving
Deep understanding of the tabletop gaming landscape, especially within the mass-market party game space
Solid grasp of game design principles, with a sharp instinct for identifying concepts with strong commercial potential
Proven ability to collaborate with and support creative teams, bringing ideas to life through partnership and feedback Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Territory Manager 🔥 1 hour ago ZOLL Medical Corporation 1001 - 5000 ⚕️ Healthcare Insurance Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Territory Manager selling ZOLL's cardiac defibrillator system and diagnostic services to Health Care Professionals. Responsible for supporting consistent product use and achieving sales objectives in Florida. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $100k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 💰 Account Manager 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Account Manager 🔥 1 hour ago McKesson 10,000+ employees ⚕️ Healthcare Insurance 💊 Pharmaceuticals 🧬 Biotechnology Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Account Manager developing business relationships with community practices and health systems in remote sales team. Responsibilities include managing existing customers and promoting additional products. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $2.9k - $4.8k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 💰 Account Manager 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Partner Account Manager 🔥 2 hours ago GEOTAB 1001 - 5000 🚗 Transport 📡 Telecommunications 🏢 Enterprise Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Partner Account Manager responsible for managing reseller partnerships in the telematics industry. Driving revenue growth and building collaborative relationships with Geotab partners. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 💰 Account Manager 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Territory Manager 🔥 2 hours ago Husqvarna Group 10,000+ employees 🔧 Hardware Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Territory Manager in the U.S. Sales team increasing brand presence and dealer engagement for Husqvarna. Responsible for dealer relations, sales targets, and market-share goals. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 💰 Account Manager Territory Manager, Structural Heart, TAVI 🔥 2 hours ago Abbott 10,000+ employees ⚕️ Healthcare Insurance 🧬 Biotechnology 💊 Pharmaceuticals Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Territory Manager for Abbott's Structural Heart TAVI division ensuring sales targets and clinical excellence. Engaging with healthcare professionals for leading cardiovascular solutions. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $86.7k - $173.3k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 💰 Account Manager 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor View More Account Manager Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Soft Skills

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