Release Manager

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At Annapurna Interactive, we are committed to supporting creators who push the boundaries of storytelling and artistic expression in games. Our portfolio includes award-winning titles such as Stray, Outer Wilds, What Remains of Edith Finch, Donut County, and Sayonara Wild Hearts.

As a part of Annapurna Pictures, our work is grounded in the same creative vision and narrative depth that defines our approach to both film and interactive media.We are a passionate, collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality experiences to players around the world.

We are seeking a Release Manager to lead and coordinate the submission and release of multiple video game projects across various platforms. This individual will serve as the central liaison between Annapurna Interactive, development partners, and first-party platform holders. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of submission workflows across all platforms, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for process improvement and cross-team coordination.

Responsibilities
• Own and manage the end-to-end release lifecycle for a portfolio of titles, including initial submissions, patches, store assets, and metadata.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for first-party submission and release matters.

• Create and maintain detailed release and submission schedules, communicating milestones and status to internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, QA, localization and Marketing to ensure alignment across timelines and deliverables

• Oversee and manage certification submissions across console, PC, and mobile platforms.

• Coordinate the creation of storefront product pages by gathering materials and ingesting the data according to platform requirements.

• Monitor platform requirement changes, holiday schedules, and documentation updates to proactively adjust plans and mitigate risks.

• Audit submission work for accuracy and compliance with platform requirements.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation and internal process guides.

• Contribute to ongoing improvements to the release management framework with a focus on scalability and developer-friendliness.

Qualifications
• Ideally, 5+ years of direct experience in game release management and first-party submissions.

• Strong familiarity with submission requirements and processes across platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam, and mobile stores.

• Excellent project organization skills with a track record of meeting deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing competing priorities.

• Experience working with QA, porting, localization and development teams; technical background a plus.

Perks and Benefits:
· Competitive salary and bonus structure.
· Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
· Remote working opportunities.
· Unlimited vacation and generous holiday policy.
· Access to industry events and conferences.
· Work alongside a passionate, creative team on critically acclaimed projects.
· Opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of beloved games.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000

How to Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio materials to hiring@annapurnainteractive.com with the subject line “Release Manager - Application.”