Release Manager in Royal Leamington Spa

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.

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
• 1 day extra holiday for each year of service capped at 5

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 optimise 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.

Role Requirements:

• 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.

Why Kwalee?

• 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Kwalee, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving creativity. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our culture is built on celebrating the diverse voices of our team members, fuelling innovation and strengthening our connection to our players. We are dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of life, including age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We recognise the importance of self‑development, career progression, and well‑being in retaining our talented team. At Kwalee, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.