The Admin

• Business Unit: Fellow Traveller Games
• FTE: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
• Duration: Ongoing/Contract
• Reports to: Product Manager (based in Canada)
• Location: Remote (Preference for candidates between U.S Pacific Time & Eastern Time)

Why this role matters and what success looks like

Help our developer partners bring unique, story-rich indie games to life! As Associate Product Manager, you’re the key support for the Product Manager, assisting in the planning and execution of each games’ go to market strategy. 

You’ll also lead the planning and execution of activities at the point of purchase, as well as any live events the games will be participating in. 

This role is ideal for a person with strong executional ability, is capable of managing their time across multiple responsibilities and who thrives in a dynamic environment. If you’re organised, creative, a natural communicator, and hungry to learn, this is your chance to grow into a future Product Manager.

When done well, this role results in:

• Developers who are thrilled with our marketing efforts.
• Excellent marketing assets that effectively showcase each title.
• Games exceeding their marketing targets and revenue forecasts.
• Excellence of execution that frees up the Product Manager to create high-quality positioning and strategic plans tailored to each game.

What sort of stuff does this person do all day?

• Work with the Product Manager to offer insights to strategic and tactical planning 
• Coordinate activity for game launches, digital events and platform promotions 
• Collate and track data and metrics, and help ensure the Product Manager and Associate Product Manager have their fingers on the pulse of what’s happening with our games 
• Support developer comms, meetings and campaign reporting
• Own parts of the go to market planning and execution, especially at point of purchase and events

Embracing our values 

• Ownership of our success - we first look to what is in our power to control and what actions we can take. We treat problems as challenges to be overcome rather than excuses for failure. If something goes wrong, we look first to what we could have done differently ourselves rather than blaming others.
• Spirit of Generosity - we assume the best of others and take into account the goals and situation of our partners. Wherever possible we strive for a win-win outcome.
• Win or lose as a team - all success is the result of a team effort and everyone’s role is important whether it’s coming up with the idea for a trailer or calculating the royalties. 
• Hungry to Learn - we are always hungry to learn and teach ourselves anything we need to know rather than expect someone else to hand it to us on a plate. 
• Focus on the Future - we look back at what went right or wrong through the lens of doing better in the future rather than allotting or avoiding blame. 
• Remarkable Work - we’re interested in taking swings on exciting and interesting games and developers and trying new things. Some will hit and some will miss but the important thing is to do something interesting, something worth talking about.

Qualifications and Skills

• Some experience in product marketing, brand management, or publishing within the games industry, with an understanding of how games go to market. 
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including working with developers, PR agencies, and internal teams.
• The ability to think strategically in order to execute marketing plans to stated objectives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, flexible environment with shifting priorities.
• Ideally experience launching indie games on platforms including Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox.

Benefits

• Competitive industry salary.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Support for professional development and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities to work on exciting projects with passionate colleagues.

Equal opportunity employer

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or neurodiversity. We believe diverse teams drive better outcomes and create a stronger workplace. If you need any assistance with completing your application, feel free to reach out!

How to apply

If you’re excited about this role and think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application here along with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.