Jeffrey Lujan Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

The Game Group was created by games and animation industries executive, Jeff Lujan. With hands-on expertise in product development, business operations, art and animation, Lujan brings a deep understanding of the gaming, technology and entertainment sectors and the specific candidate skills required for success within these dynamic industries.The Game Group's efficiencies can be credited to the fact that each team member has actually served professionally within these industries and brings specific know-how and hands-on experience in these trades. It is this precise experience that sets us apart from other talent agencies and means we don't waste our clients time trying to guess what candidates may meet your needs. We know EXACTLY what you are seeking and who to contact for those skills.With the largest active network of industry professionals, we bring value and expediency to even the most difficult to place roles in any Organization. Currently recruiting for some of the world's most premier games and entertainment studios, studios, we regularly update our job openings and partner studios. Please don't hesitate to reach out and learn how "The Game Group" may help you as either a candidate or a corporation!

Tucson, Arizona, Us

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona – The top-ranked McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship in the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona, delivers the capstone experience in innovation and entrepreneurship for all graduating Eller seniors.Provide business and entrepreneurship expertise to guide, advise, and evaluate student teams through semester coursework.Lecture to senior students regarding relevant entrepreneurship matters in technology, valuations and business plans.Refine student innovation ideas into viable business or policy plans, and in general role-model the disciplined but flexible thinking and professional dedication required for success in today’s post graduation business world. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure project standards and course schedules are relevant, appropriate and conducive to education. Provide Department Director recommended guidelines for student final grades.

A free to play, micro-transaction based game and technology developer for mobile and browser based consumers. A B2B and B2C enterprise with International digital distribution partners.Inducted into Austin Technology Incubator “Landing Pad Program”, awarded Comcast Ventures “Dream It” invitation and secured 1st runner up status of Tech Stars Cloud Computing summit for early cross-platform gaming technologies. Raised/negotiated outside Angel capital to support Company’s 2 year product roadmap.Successfully negotiated and secured international licenses for first two multi-platform products

Irvine, Ca, Us

True Games Interactive is an international multi-player online game publisher. It was founded by a core team of MMO industry veterans with extensive experience in publishing and operating online games. True Games brings new and innovative development ideas online, delivers them with a state-of-the-art game platform, and leverages micro-transaction revenue models and raised $24MM from India's largest entertainment conglomerate, UTV. Successfully implemented strategic vision of growing micro-transaction online entertainment entity from 1 employee to 300 employees within 16 months - including best in class web development team, full technology team, finance, operations and supervision over two internal product development teams.Expanded core business operations and product development while reducing costs through establishing satellite development and operations studio of 35+ engineers and artists in Beijing, China.Generated global presence, partnerships and multi-million licensing revenue ventures within key geographical territories such as Europe, China, Southeast Asia, Japan, Russia and India.Strategically led Organization in product acquisition, marketing, business development, public relations and development through each stage of product lifecycle.Spearheaded merger and integration of UTV’s console game business, Ignition Entertainment with on line gaming to restructure and reduce cost redundancies by over 30% YOY.Successfully exited as Disney Corporation purchased our investor UTV Network outright.

A Free to Play, micro transaction game publisher with proprietary platform technology and digital distribution to consumers within the United States and foreign emerging markets. Key Executive raising a Series A fund of $16MM led by Intel Capital.Directed global marketing strategy, tactics, and execution including domestic and international product management, marketing services, consumer research, web development and public relations.Restructured marketing, business development, web development and product development into one cohesive structure – resulting in streamlined efficiencies, quicker “to market” entries, and annual overhead cost savings. Spearheaded strategic product development portfolio and created Company’s “Product Selection” and “Greenlight” processes.Led Company’s international business development initiatives and established team presence in key territories such as Germany, Turkey, Poland, China and Brazil.Managed all licensing and development negotiations and built strong portfolio of strategic partnerships.

Irvine, California, Us

Traditional consumer packaged goods video game publisher and developer for games on Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo consoles. Defined Organizations product, business, marketing, and creative strategy - balancing company’s needs while growing annual revenue with full PNL responsibility.Managed “Three Year Product Development Plan” and created from inception a multi million $/annual Business Unit within the Organization.Directed Marketing and PR team and managed $25 million annual budget across 12 products.Solely responsible for Business Development and initiated a process for evaluating new business opportunities and licensing strategies through financial analysis, competitive positioning and strategic initiatives.Attracted and maintained excellent relations with external partners and licensors such as Universal Motion Pictures, United Media, Flagship Studios and Games Workshop International.

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Midway Entertainment & Games, San Jose, California - Traditional consumer packaged goods video game publisher and developer for games on Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo consoles.Spearheaded Company’s initial market launch onto next generation platform and rejuvenated retro classic “SpyHunter” into dominant, mainstream growth next generation growth.Led cumulative new product extensions into feature film, comic, music video, toys and outbound accessory licensing. Effectively managed internal/external agencies such as Product Development, Public Relations, Advertising, Legal, Licensing, Sales, as well as promotional and website development agencies.Collaborated with designers, engineers and development teams for culturally relevant modifications to product design, game play and consumer appeal. Reviewed and participated in Greenlight process of classic brands such as Joust, Defender, Asteroids and Ready to Rumble.

New York, Ny, Us

Assisted in management and development of various licensed products and opportunities including dolls, action figures, apparel and food items.Facilitated required approvals, consultation, and integration with other relevant licensee activity and promotions.Supported films creative and production needs as Production Assistant to Director Don Bluth and Producer Gary GoldmanProvided illustration/artistic abilities for actual production art used in feature films.

Mba, Finance

Bsba, Marketing