Release Manager

Avalanchestudios; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalanche Studios Group is seeking a Release Manager to own multi-platform launches from start to finish for The Hunter: Call of the Wild. The Stockholm office operates a hybrid model, with in-office days Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to foster collaboration.

You will manage submissions on major platforms and coordinate with localization, marketing and dev teams to ensure timely, high-quality releases. Ideal candidates have a background in release management, strong knowledge of first-party

Qualifications

• Background in Release Management
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• Experience with first-party submission and delivery processes
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• Familiar with first-party dev portals (Steam, EGS, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo)
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• Knowledge of TRCs, XRs, lotcheck etc
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• Strong communication skills; comfortable handling conversational opposition
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• Proactive and ownership of releases
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• Highly organized with a solution oriented mindset
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• Ability to work as a team player and also independently
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• Level-headed when things get dicey
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• Demonstrate proficiency in learning new technical skill sets
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• Comfortable with moving between routine tasks and completely new ones as well as multitasking with a mix of the two
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• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, ASANA, MIRO and MS Excel
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• Knowledge of GDPR and related guidelines
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• Previous Live Service games experience as Release Manager/QA/Producer

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute submissions on first-party platforms (Sony, Microsoft, Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo)
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• Provide expert advice on platform compliance, best practices, and opportunities
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• Develop, track, and maintain release plans with game leads and product owners
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• Act as primary liaison between development teams and first-party partners
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• Coordinate with Localization, User Research, Marketing, Dev to ensure timely releases
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• Serve as main technical contact for first-party partners
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• Coordinate feature approvals with first-party platforms
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• Handle age rating certification and submissions to Global Age Rating Boards

Skills

Release management

First-party submissions

Platform compliance

Communication skills

Ownership

Organized

Team player

Multitasking

JIRA

ASANA

MIRO

MS Excel

GDPR knowledge

Tools

Steam

Epic Games Store

Microsoft

Sony

Nintendo

CVAA guidelines

Job description

Avalanche Studios Group is hiring a Release Manager to take ownership of multi-platform launches from start to finish for the world\'s number one hunting game; The Hunter: Call of the Wild.

The Release Manager is a critical role that collaborates within the project and our Publishing department.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute submissions (patches, content, store pages) on first-party platforms (Sony, Microsoft, Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo).
• Provide expert advice on first-party platform compliance, best practices, and new opportunities.
• Develop, track, and maintain release plans/schedules in collaboration with game team leads and product owners.
• Act as the primary liaison between development teams and first-party partners, driving releases forward.
• Coordinate with multiple internal teams (Localization, User Research, Marketing, Dev) to ensure timely and quality releases.
• Serve as the main technical contact for first-party partners.
• Facilitate and coordinate feature approvals with first-party platforms when necessary.
• Handle age rating certification and submissions to Global Age Rating Boards.

Who you are / Qualifications

• Background in Release Management
• Experienced with First Party submission and delivery processes
• Familiar with first party dev portals (Steam, EGS, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo etc)
• Knowledge of first party requirements (TRCs, XRs, lotcheck etc)
• Strong communication skills; Comfortable handling conversational opposition
• Proactive and able to take up ownership of releases
• Highly organized and have a solution oriented mindset
• Ability to work as a team player and also independently
• Level-headed approach when things get dicey
• Demonstrate proficiency in learning new technical skill sets
• Comfortable with moving between routine tasks and completely new ones as well as multitasking with a mix of the two
• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, ASANA, MIRO and MS Excel
• Have knowledge of CVAA, COPPA, GDPR and similar guidelines
• Previous experience in Live Service games (as a Release Manager, QA, Compliance QA or a producer)

Location

The Stockholm office is located in Södermalm. Our hybrid model requires you to be in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to foster collaboration and creativity.

Our values

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on heritage, gender, or sexual orientation. It\'s about passion and creativity.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please register and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.