Joe Henson

Co-Founder

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom19 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Award-winning game marketing consultant.
Key role in Hypercharge: Unboxed's viral resurgence.
Finalist for Community Manager & Social Media Marketer of the Year.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Game Marketing Consultant with expertise in indie game development and community engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Game DevelopmentMarketingCommunity ManagementPublic Relations

Other Skills

Game DesignCollaborationKPI ManagementProject ManagementCustomer RelationsCommunity EngagementSocial Media ManagementSocial MediaCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeManagementPhotoshopPublic SpeakingTeam MotivationTwitter

About

I’m Joe, a former painter and decorator turned award-winning game marketing consultant and game designer. I know what balancing a full-time job with pursuing your passion for game development is like. Founder of Indie Game Joe Ltd, where my role spans game design, indie game marketing consultancy, and more. I'm behind titles like DON'T SCREAM and Paranormal Tales, and played a key role in Hypercharge: Unboxed's viral resurgence, pushing it to #2 on Steam's top seller list two years post-launch. With a knack for helping indie games stand out, I offer bespoke marketing consultancy, drawing on my experience to fuel your game's success. My work has supported numerous developers in navigating the indie game market, ensuring their games get the spotlight they deserve. Honoured as a finalist for the "Community Manager & Social Media Marketer of the Year" at the 2019 Social Media Marketing Awards UK. In 2024, I received the esteemed Shorty Award for my successful marketing launch campaign for DON'T SCREAM. For a fresh take on marketing and PR in the gaming industry, reach out at info@indiegamejoe.com. Let's make your game the next big thing.

Experience

19 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

13 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Indie game joe

Indie Game Joe

Jun 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · United Kingdom

Game DevelopmentMarketing

Digital cybercherries ltd.

Creative Gameplay Designer and Marketing Director

Aug 2015 – Present · 10 yrs 8 mos

Create bespoke marketing strategies to boost brand visibility.
Collaborate with leadership on KPIs and align marketing with sales.
Overseeing the development, coordination, and execution of comprehensive marketing plans.
Innovate game mechanics to enhance game appeal.

MarketingGame DesignCollaborationKPI ManagementGame Development

Monochrome, inc.

Community Manager and Public Relations

Mar 2014 – Aug 2014 · 5 mos

Boosted community engagement and retention.
Expanded social media footprint across multiple platforms.
Fostered and sustained a vibrant fan community.

Community EngagementSocial Media ManagementCommunity ManagementPublic Relations

Hensons decorators

Painter & Decorator

Aug 2006 – Jun 2020 · 13 yrs 10 mos

I had the privilege of working alongside my father and brothers in our family's painting and decorating business, established by my grandfather in 1939. This experience ingrained in me the importance of project management, customer relations, and patience. One of the most valuable lessons I carry with me today is that thorough preparation is essential in any profession. Our family name continues to be associated with quality and trust, principles I uphold in all my professional endeavours.

Project ManagementCustomer Relations