Game Release Manager

New Tales / Production Paris area (Issy-les-moulineaux), France / Full-time New Tales is currently looking for a highly motivated and talented Release Manager (F/M) to join our adventure at NEW TALES. WHAT IS THE JOB ABOUT? You will be reporting to the Chief Technical Officer. As a Release Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the release process of multi-platform games, ensuring compliance with platform requirements, and managing the infrastructure necessary for smooth and successful launches. You will handle everything from build preparation and certification to managing age ratings, and post-launch updates. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you will ensure that all assets—demos, full titles, DLCs, and other content—are prepared, certified, and released on schedule. You will also act as a primary point of contact for platform holders, using developer portals to register, certify, and support game releases. This role requires someone who is communicative, detail‑oriented, and well‑organized, capable of handling the unique challenges associated with simultaneous multi‑platform launches. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, can balance creative flexibility with strategic objectives, and are passionate about building a world‑class publishing pipeline, this is the role for you. THAT IS GREAT BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE DAY TO DAY? End‑to‑End Release Management: Oversee the entire release process, from initial build preparation to post‑launch support and monitoring. Ensure game builds meet platform certification requirements (e.g., TRC, XR) and handle submissions for age ratings (ESRB, PEGI, etc.). Manage compliance QA testing and validation to ensure compliance with all technical and platform standards. Contribute to a positive work environment and a healthy team culture. Daily Communication with Platform Holders: Act as the main point of contact with platform holders (e.g., Sony, Microsoft, Steam, Nintendo), using their developer portals to register and submit games for review. Facilitate the certification process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions while coordinating responses and support from platform holders. Cross‑Functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams (development, publishing production, marketing) and external partners to develop and execute release schedules, ensuring all assets (demos, DLCs, trailers, etc.) are aligned with the project roadmap. Platform and Store Management: Configure game products on digital store platforms, ensuring that all metadata, pricing, and assets are properly set up ahead of launch. Coordinate build deliveries, store configurations, and post‑launch updates (new builds, DLCs, discounts) as needed. Compliance and Documentation: Maintain up‑to‑date release documentation, including technical requirements, build release procedures, certification dependencies, and notification lists. Ensure compliance with platform guidelines and manage updates to game pages, certifications, and store configurations after release. Other tasks: Support the Marketing team during periods when there are no releases (non‑nominative list). Requirements 3+ years of experience in game publishing, release management, or a related technical role with a focus on multi‑platform game launches (console and PC). Hands‑on experience with platform certification processes (TRCs, TCRs, Lotcheck…) and developer portals (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Nintendo…). Familiarity with managing age rating certifications (ESRB, PEGI, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? A passion for gaming & finding yourself in NEW TALES core values. Be a team player focused on quality. Be comfortable working in fast evolving contexts. An ambition to succeed & grow within an inclusive and fun environment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS Contract: permanent & full‑time. Please note: all our positions are require on‑site attendance. RECRUITEMENT PROCESS Review of your application. Interview with the HR and/or the hiring manager (in person, where possible). Technical test (if applicable). Interview with other teams members (in person, where possible). PERKS Meal vouchers & 50% refund on transportation card. Competitive healthcare insurance (100% paid by the company). Remote friendly environment (hybrid policy: until 3 days remote possible per week). Relocation package if applicable. Opportunity to become a shareholder of the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr