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Junior Publishing Scout

Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game publishers and developers, with a growing PC and Console department of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join Die by the Blade, Scathe, Wildmender and Robobeat. This role would be in our PC and Console department (PCC) with responsibility for global activity.

We have a team of talented people collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, the Philippines and many more places, and we've recently acquired our first external studio, TicTales which is based in France. We have a truly global team making games for a global audience. And it’s paying off: Kwalee has recently been recognised with the Best Large Studio and Best Leadership awards from TIGA (The Independent Game Developers’ Association).

Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters for many years, our team also includes veterans such as ex-developers Andrew Graham (Micro Machines) and Jason Falcus (NBA Jam) and publishing executive Max Everingham, alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts. Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle. Could your idea be the next global hit?

What’s the job?

As a Junior Publishing Scout you enjoy helping others to achieve their goals and are familiar with the PC & console games industry. Working closely with the Publishing Scouting Team Manager and the Head of PC & Console Publishing, plus the other teams in the department, you will help manage and apply the product evaluation and greenlight processes, as well as liaise with our external developers focusing on the PC & console markets.

What you tell your friends you do

“I’m like a talent scout, I find the most talented developers and help them to fulfil their dream of having a hit game on the market.”

What you will really be doing

• Finding high quality PC & console game developers/studios
• Analysing the games submitted with our experienced team and giving feedback to the developers to improve them and make them more successful.
• Running an efficient ‘greenlight’ process to assess games.
• Negotiating the agreements with the game developers/studios
• Establishing and maintaining an excellent and trusting relationship with the external teams.

How you will be doing this

• You’ll be part of an agile, multidisciplinary and creative team and work closely with them to ensure the best results.
• You'll think creatively and be motivated by challenges and constantly striving for the best.
• You’ll work with cutting edge technology, if you need software or hardware to get the job done efficiently, you will get it. We even have a robot!

Team

Our talented team is our signature. We have a highly creative atmosphere with more than 200 staff where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute daily to important decisions. You’ll work within an extremely experienced, passionate and diverse team, including David Darling and the creator of the Micro Machines video games.

Skills and Requirement

• 1 + years of experience within a relevant area for the role (publishing, project management, external relations, etc.) within the gaming industry, ideally with PC & console games.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong sales and negotiation skills
• Passion for games and knowledge of the PC & console games industry
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail

We offer

• We want everyone involved in our games to share our success, that’s why we have a generous team profit sharing scheme from day 1 of employment

• Creative Wednesdays! (Design and make your own games every Wednesday)

• Great work-life balance with flexible working hours
• Quarterly team building days - work hard, play hard!
• Monthly employee awards

Our philosophy

We firmly believe in creativity and innovation and that a fundamental requirement for a successful and happy company is having the right mix of individuals. With the right people in the right environment anything and everything is possible.

Kwalee makes games to bring people, their stories, and their interests together. As an employer, we’re dedicated to making sure that everyone can thrive within our team by welcoming and supporting people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances. With the inclusion of diverse voices in our teams, we bring plenty to the table that’s fresh, fun and exciting; it makes for a better environment and helps us to create better games for everyone! This is how we move forward as a company – because these voices are the difference that make all the difference.