Publishing Director:

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Serve as the primary liaison between Secret Mode and the development studio. You'll ensure the project stays on track, meets key milestones, and aligns with both our collective strategic goals
• Team Management: Directly manage a team of marketing and community experts alongside responsibility for our execution through production, QA, Platform and Commercial teams ensuring everyone is aligned and working effectively toward a common goal
• Marketing & Communications: Oversee the development and execution of the game's marketing and communication strategies. This includes brand positioning, PR, social media, and community engagement. You'll ensure a consistent and impactful message across all channels
• Business & Strategy: Take ownership of the project's budget, sales forecasts, and overall commercial performance. You will analyse market trends and player data to inform strategic decisions and optimize the game's long-term success
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong collaboration across various teams, including development, marketing, QA, and community management. You'll be the glue that holds the project together, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow
• Act as a key escalation point for complex challenges—whether related to development, publishing, or production within your Franchise
• Foster deep, collaborative relationships with our external development partner
• Own the relationship with the licence holder to ensure all activities fit within IP branding, legal and sentiment guidelines

To be successful you will have:

• Proven experience in a senior publishing or product / brand management role within the video game industry, ideally in a AAA environment
• Ideally you will have experience working alongside major licensors
• Demonstrable experience managing teams and leading complex projects 
• Strong understanding of video game marketing, community management, and development pipelines
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities
• A strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and a results-oriented approach
• Good understanding of international games publishing landscape: commercial behaviours, industry trends, and opportunities 
• Established network of industry contacts 

Hybrid role:

• This role will require you to be onsite at our Leamington studio 2 days per week
• This role may also involve  travel to various events or meetings dependent on the projects you are working on