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1st Party Submissions Co-ordinator

Job Summary

The 1st Party Submissions Co-ordinator is a role within the QA Management team whose primary responsibilities lie in support of delivery of Western-developed titles satisfying Square Enix AAA quality standards to First Party submissions groups at the required deadlines, the successful submission of these titles, and ongoing live management of the post-release content and patch deliveries.

Requirements

Key Deliverables:

Submissions

Work as a team to process end to end submission of all Western-developed titles (code) to First Party submission groups (SIE Format QA, Microsoft Certification, Google Stadia and Nintendo Lot Check).

Work to improve and streamline the submissions process.

Submit marketing assets to first parties - metadata, artwork, trailers etc. Ensure marketing teams are full conversant of timelines, process, guidelines and their responsibilities.

Work with development teams to configure consumables and other DLC in 1st Party stores as required.

Work with Digital team to submit pricing for digital content as required.

Documentation

Create and update submissions documentation used to educate studio teams (both Production and Brand) and other team members.

Vision

Work with the 1st Party Submissions Manager to implement improvements to the full range of QA group services, including (but not limited to) testing, mastering, tools, submissions.

Relationship management

Build up, and maintain, relations with key Studio stakeholders to ensure understanding of overall submission timelines, submission requirements; and updating Studio teams on new First Party submission requirements and initiatives.

Be the key point of contact with studios & first parties with regards to submissions & scheduling of items for release

Key Stakeholders:

• QA & Localisation Services Director
• Global QA Management group
• Square Enix Studio groups
• Outsourcing Account Managers / Leads / Contingency Staff
• 1st Party Account/Release/Submission Managers at Format Holders
• QA Localisation

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential

• First-hand 1st Party Submission Process
• Experience within the video games industry

Desirable

• Previous QA project management

Competencies, Skills and Attributes:

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft office

Other:

Essential

• Outgoing & friendly
• Interested in computer games
• Flexibility to work extra hours if required

Desirable

• Travel maybe required to visit external vendors including overseas