Overview
PQube is an established and consistently successful global videogames publisher for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC/Steam. We develop and publish games across multiple genres, including our own IP, creating a rich and diverse range of quality games. Amongst these are Japanese video games, from BlazBlue, Guilty Gear, Gal*Gun and Steins;Gate to indie games, such as Kitaria Fables, Tormented Souls, Cat Quest, New Super Lucky’s Tale, Evergate, Supermarket Shriek, Inertial Drift and more.
As PQube increasingly focuses on its development capability we are seeking an organised and motivated individual to manage our release activities.
With a hybrid working model you will enjoy a mix of office and home-based working. This will typically include 2 days a week in our Letchworth office collaborating with our development and marketing teams.
You will be responsible for managing the release of a number of packaged and digital titles.
Principal Accountabilities
Work with our external development, 1st party partners and internal teams to ensure our games are released on time:
- Manage certification submissions on all console platforms.
- Work with development teams to coordinate deliverable schedules.
- Communicate with the platform holders to arrange waiver requests, book test slots, and escalate issues.
- Work directly with development and production teams to submit rating materials to age ratings bodies.
- Report to internal stakeholders about the status of projects and identify potential pitfalls or opportunities.
Skills / Experience Required
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks for the benefit of the business.
- Excellent Windows Office knowledge, especially Excel in order to document project management.
- Knowledge of current game industry trends and an understanding of the global games industry.
- Attention to detail and diligent working attitude, constantly working on self-improvement and methods to improve existing internal processes.
- Quick learner with the ability to work autonomously and use prior experience to assist independent decision making.
- Plus
- Experience with programming, game/app development, or a creative project.
- Experience working with multi-national teams.
Measure Of Success
You would be personally responsible for the development timeline for your product releases. Key measures will include:
• Actual vs forecast release date (did the game come out on time?).
• Developer feedback on your working relationship (are you easy to work with?).
PERSON SPEC
• Adaptable – working in a SME you will be required to react quickly to changes in your working day and responsibilities.
• Strong integrity – working closely with a small team, it is essential that you quickly develop a working relationship with your co-workers. Integrity is an essential part of this.
• Trustworthy – you will be working independently for elements of your work schedule and it is vital that you are trustworthy and reliable.
• Flexible – the requirements of the role may change from time to time and it is essential that you are comfortable with change.
• Confident – you will need to be confident in your experience and knowledge, reporting to senior management and the wider team on your development timelines.
• Motivated – there is little micromanagement in our company – you will be required to be strongly self-motivated and a drive to want to succeed.
• Comfortable working individually and as part of a team – there will be a healthy mix of working on your own (setting up schedules etc) and as part of a team (working with various departments within the company).
Key Infomation
Location: Letchworth
Work from Home: 2 days a week, Monday and Friday
Hours: 37.5 hours per week with some flexibility
Travel: Some international travel may be required
Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
Interview process: Typically includes an initial video interview, followed by a more detailed video interview (perhaps including a project presentation) and/or a final face-to-face interview to meet the team and get to know the company.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and covering letter on why you would be perfect for this role to: andy@pqube.co.uk