Release Coordinator (4 months FTC)
2020 was a stand-out year for
Curve Digital and our amazing titles, but we’ve got even bigger plans for 2021
and beyond, so we’re looking to grow our successful team!
We've adapted the way we work and
implemented a series of wellbeing initiatives to help everyone in our team feel
connected. Safe In Our World has helped us construct a mental health charter,
and we've pledged our support for UKIE’s Raise the Game diversity initiative to
ensure we’re striving towards an inclusive culture within the games industry.
So, if you’re
looking for your next role within a company that cares for its people and want
to join our friendly and hardworking team then read on!
We are now looking for an experienced, highly organised and detailed individual to join our publishing department as Release Coordinator. The successful applicant will play an integral role in ensuring Curve’s games launch on stores across the world to the joy of our millions of players. If you have some experience working within the games industry in any capacity, obsess about process, delight in the detail and take pride in pulling together teams then we’d love to hear from you.
Job Role
Reporting to Release Manager, the Release Coordinator will be responsible for:
- Owning and driving the full submission/release process for allocated projects.
- Uploading builds/patches/DLC to platform-holders/
- Scheduling content to go live and being ready to release content as required.
- Liaising with Production & QA to ensure that certification documentation is accurate (e.g. MDT forms).
- Aiding with QA & Production queries on TRCs and giving guidance on back-end resources.
- Aiding with alternative submission tasks, e.g. creating soundtracks for Steam.
- Organising files and archiving RC candidates and final submission builds.
- Localising marketing approval text with localization agencies/Testronic.
- Inputting metadata into the various back-end storefronts.
- Making amends to metadata text as required; per update, fix or language addition.
- Uploading creatives onto storefronts as required; per update, fix or addition.
- Managing submitted archives of metadata / creatives for future reference.
- Submitting sales & discounts on 1st party portals.
- Adding sales to internal promo calendar (or other solution) & making this visible to key stakeholders.
- Updating release schedules & planners (Microsoft Project or Excel) as needed when performing duties above.
Requirement
What we want from you:
- Experience working at a publisher or a self-publishing developer in the video games industry.
- A strong knowledge of various gaming platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam, Epic, Stadia, Amazon etc.
- Knowledge of video games business models and platforms.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to build strong relationships.
- Highly organised and process driven, used to working with different clients and tools.
- Delivery focused with a track of record getting things done in challenging circumstances.
- Excellent attention to detail.
What you get from us:
Curve Digital are always striving for excellence in what we
do as a business, but also as an employer. We believe supporting our staff in a
positive way, not only ensures productivity is high but encourages them to keep
happy and healthy.
We achieve this through creating a friendly
and inclusive work environment both in-person in our newly refurbished office
and online through providing plenty of opportunities for social events
(Currently hosted virtually) and offering a range of wellbeing initiatives
including mental health charter, charity talks and gym membership contribution.
We also offer flexible, remote working and working from home support. This in
turn allows our staff to feel comfortable and to be confident in supporting one
another.
Other benefits we offer include:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro-rated
- Medicash (Health Cash Plan)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Group Income Protection, Critical Illness and
Life Assurance Cover
- Eye test and frames reimbursement
Want to apply for this role? Please email your CV and cover letter to hr@curve-digital.com