Job Description

BlockFi (a newly established cryptocurrency financial services company) is recruiting senior management talent. BlockFi’s core business is to provide clients with cryptocurrency trading strategies, supplemented by cryptocurrency-related educational resources and industry insights. Please do not submit false applications or engage in any form of fraudulent activity.

Role Description The Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for defining and driving the innovation strategy at Baby Korn Studio. This role oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of new game concepts, tools, and services, from idea generation and feasibility analysis to prototyping, testing, and launch. The CIO will work closely with game designers, developers, artists, and publishing partners to identify emerging trends, technologies, and business models in the gaming industry and translate them into actionable initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading strategic innovation roadmaps, prioritizing high-impact projects, setting measurable goals, and monitoring performance across the innovation portfolio. The CIO will also facilitate cross-functional collaboration, foster a culture of experimentation, and represent the studio’s innovation agenda with internal and external stakeholders, including potential partners and collaborators.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills to evaluate market trends, player behavior, game performance metrics, and innovation opportunities.
• Solid Information Technology understanding, including familiarity with game development technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Proven Strategic Planning experience in defining long-term product or innovation roadmaps within tech, gaming, or creative industries.
• Demonstrated Project Management capabilities to oversee multiple initiatives, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Effective Team Leadership skills, with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams, mentoring talent, and building a culture of innovation.
• Background in gaming, digital entertainment, or interactive media, with a strong understanding of indie game ecosystems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align teams around a clear innovation vision.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Game Design, or a related field; an advanced degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Experience working in distributed or remote teams and the ability to collaborate effectively across time zones and cultures.