About the role
About Kinetic Games
Kinetic Games is an independent games studio best known for creating Phasmophobia, enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. The team is passionate, creative, and collaborative.
They are a small but fast-growing, friendly team that values creativity, openness, and personal growth. The environment is supportive, where passion and curiosity are celebrated, and ideas are valued.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to operations. The studio aims to build a team with diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds, believing great games start with an inclusive environment. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process for candidates who require support.
About the Role
As an Associate Publishing Producer, you will work closely with the Production Manager, other Production Team members, Marketing and PR teams, and external Development and Support teams to support games through production pipelines from signing to release.
Responsibilities include day-to-day conversations with Development and Support teams, management of the Certification Process, familiarity with First Party Platforms and their associated backend portals, reporting on progress, making decisions that benefit the game's potential, and maintaining budget controls.
This role is remote, but the applicant must have the right to work in the UK. The applicant is expected to visit the Southampton office on the final Friday of every month, be willing to travel for relevant commercial meetings and PR events year-round, and hold a valid Passport for international travel.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day leading of Publishing Titles with external Development Teams.
- Work with external support studios to ensure they are hitting quality, time, and budget requirements.
- Involved directly in the certification process for titles on PC and Console First Party Platforms.
- Complete Progress Reports based on review of Milestones.
- Help setup processes and functions in a still new and learning Publishing Team.
- Co-ordinate with internal marketing and PR teams to prepare assets and timelines for Marketing materials.
Requirements
- Experience with First Party Platforms and Certification Processes (as part of prior Production, QA, or Operations roles) is essential.
- Worked in some capacity within the Video Games Industry for a Development Studio or Publisher.
- Basic understanding of the processes involved in taking a game from concept to release.
- A home working space capable of supporting calls and storing equipment safely and securely.
- Strong communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to Regional Differences impacting a game's release plan.
- Jira and/or Confluence experience.
- Experience working within titles ranging in budget scale.
Interview Process
- Stage 1: Chris Rose (Publishing Production Manager) & Katy Mack (Associate Producer)
- Stage 2: Asim Tanvir (Director of Marketing & Partnerships)
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive Reward Package
- Enhanced Employer Match Pension Scheme
- Annual Bonus
- Weekly Free Team Lunches
- Regular Social Events
- Hybrid & Flextime Working
- Access to Southampton Football Club Tickets (subject to availability and sponsor allocation)
- Relocation Package (within the UK only)
- Electric Vehicle Car Scheme
- Employee of the Month Vouchers
- Personal Wellbeing Allowance
- Recruitment Referral Scheme
- Training & Development Budget
- Training & Career Development
- Vitality Health Insurance
- Aviva Life Insurance
- 30 days Holiday in Total
- Christmas Studio Shutdown