Release Manager

Kwalee’s Development team within Mobile Games are looking for a motivated and driven Release Manager to be based in our Leamington Spa studio. As the Release Manager you will be required to:

• Communicate with game producers, developers, and marketing teams to organise, track, and align build readiness with target submission timelines.
• Work with other teams to prepare and localise store assets, achievements, and in-app purchases for new testing, soft launch, and update cycles.
• Follow and support established submission processes to ensure games and metadata are fully prepared and compliant for platform release.
• Maximise store listing conversion rates and organic visibility to support overall corporate growth and traffic acquisition.

Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate the app stores, preparing games for testing, release, and updates, setting up new store entries and assets, and assisting in securing platform feature spots.
• Create, share, and manage the Release Checklists from the start of a project to guide games successfully through to launch.
• Create and configure in-game achievements on store platforms based on project and design requirements.
• Set up and configure in-game product codes and IAPs, handling localised descriptions, international pricing conversions, and iOS review screenshots.
• Coordinate store updates by configuring “What’s New” release notes.
• Execute and monitor store listing A/B tests (icons, screenshots, metadata) to optimize store page conversion and support organic traffic growth.
• Support the team during app rejections by communicating with Apple/Google platform support and coordinating with developers to resolve submission blocks.
• Coordinate closely with Game Development and Marketing teams to track submission timelines, build readiness, and dependency statuses.
• Report progress directly to the team and comply fully with the company’s mission statement, policies, processes, and studio strategies.

• Meticulous and detail-oriented approach to ensuring high accuracy across all store uploads, checklists, and metadata configurations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary internal teams.
• Excellent time-management and tracking capabilities to coordinate multiple parallel project submissions and checklists.
• Highly motivated and proactive mindset when taking ownership of day-to-day release operations and troubleshooting obstacles.

Nice to Have:

• Hands-on familiarity or previous experience navigating Google Play Console and Apple App Store Connect.
• Experience playing, testing, or developing mobile games, bringing a strong familiarity with the mobile gaming ecosystem.

• Generous Holiday: Start with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. You’ll also earn an extra day for every year of service, up to 5 years!
• Flexible Working: We offer core hours that allow you to work flexibly around your life, and a bank of ‘Work From Home’ days to use when you need them.
• Health Cover: Private medical cover, life assurance, a solid pension plan, and cover for dental and optical care.
• Recharge: Take advantage of our on-site gym and a supportive atmosphere that prioritises your wellbeing.
• Free Food & Drink: Fuel your day with unlimited free snacks and drinks.
• Gaming Goodies: Receive Steam codes for all our game releases!
• Dog-Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend to our vibrant, fun office.
• Office Location: Leamington Spa office location, with free parking and electric charging stations.
• Merch & Events: Get exclusive Kwalee merch, enjoy fun seasonal events, and stay informed with regular town halls.
• Growth & Learning: Full access to LinkedIn Learning to support your continuous professional development.

Level Up Your Career! At Kwalee, you’ll join a gaming powerhouse that boasts a mobile empire with 1.5 billion+ downloads alongside a thriving PC & Console division that has achieved numerous global chart-topping releases across Steam, Consoles, and Amazon, driving millions of Wishlists. Most recently publishing breakout hits such as The Precinct and Town to City. It’s a unique chance to bring your expertise to a global studio that dominates both the mobile, and the indie PC and Console space. At Kwalee, as well as a competitive salary we also offer; Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Assurance, Royal London Pension, a Free On-site Gym, Dog-friendly Office, LinkedIn Learning, 25 holiday days + bank holidays, and 1 day extra holiday for each year of service capped at 5.