Lo-Fi Games is an independent games studio based in Bristol, where creativity, diversity, and staff wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do!

Right now, we're hard at work crafting the prequel to our cult hit game Kenshi, a title that boasts over 2 million players, a 95% positive Steam rating, and an ever-growing die-hard fanbase!

We're on the hunt for a creative and experienced Publishing Director to help drive the strategic direction of our in-house games, Kenshi 1 and Kenshi 2.

As part of our small but passionate team, you'll tackle the challenge of overseeing product launches, maximising revenue to help us stay independently funded, and expanding our presence in the gaming world. If you have a strong blend of leadership, market expertise, and collaborative spirit, we want you to help us take our games—and our studio— to the next level. We welcome driven applicants looking to take the next step in their career to apply!

Location

This is a hybrid role with occasional visits to our Central Bristol office required. The frequency of these visits will be agreed upon with the successful candidate and may vary based on business needs. Therefore, applicants should be based in the UK and able to travel to Bristol when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement publishing strategies for new and existing game titles, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee the entire game publishing lifecycle, from creation to post-launch support.
• Set up and management of external partners and vendors, including contracts, compliance and day to day administration of platform accounts.
• Manage publishing and campaign budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and maximising ROI.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including development, operations, sales & marketing, and community management, to drive successful campaigns, product visibility and launches.
• Work with our Marketing Strategist to establish our brand bible, assess market trends, competitor activities, and player insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Negotiate contracts and licensing agreements with partners and third parties.
• Drive distribution strategies, optimising revenue streams across different platforms.
• Monitor and evaluate key performance metrics, adjusting strategies as needed for continuous improvement.
• Manage and mentor the QA, Localisation and Marketing teams, fostering a high-performance and innovative work environment whilst maintaining our Life > Work values
• Ensure that all published titles maintain high-quality standards by working closely with QA teams for testing and compliance.
• Oversee and protect the company's IP assets, ensuring brand consistency, trademark management, and strategic expansion into new markets and media.
• Work with Operations Director on commercial risk management and overseeing legal compliance such as ratings, regulations and licensing
• Lead the selection and hiring of new publishing team resources as needed.
• Collaborate and work alongside Producer to maintain project task workflow and deadlines from product side
• Work with localisation team to manage translation, cultural adaptation, and quality control of game content for international markets, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with regional needs

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior publishing role within the gaming industry.
• Extensive knowledge of the global games market, digital distribution platforms, and publishing best practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive results.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Data-driven mindset with expertise in market analysis and performance tracking.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience in managing and protecting IP assets within the gaming or entertainment industry.
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of player behavior and industry trends.
• Strong organisation and project management skills.
• Minimum 5 years experience

Benefits

• Super flexible working – our core hours are between 12pm and 4pm (GMT)
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Relaxed environment with a strict company policy of no crunch
• Private WPA healthcare (UK PAYE Only)
• Excellent team welfare benefits and support
• Mental health support with Spill with two 'no questions' extra days off a year if you need it
• Free Merch!
• Regular, inclusive team socials, both in person and online
• Extra benefits for people who stick with us!

Lo-Fi Games is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We encourage a full range of diversity in our team and strongly encourage all people to apply, especially those from under-represented groups.

We are members of the Good Employment Charter and Safe In Our World.

To Apply

Please send your CV and a covering statement detailing why you would like to work for us at Lo-Fi Games. Please let us know if you have any access requirements regarding the application process itself by directly messaging jobs@lofigames.com.

Please note that all applicants must be aged 18 or over on the date of application.

Closing date of application is 13th April, 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Application processing time is dependent on the volume received, though we do endeavour to respond to every applicant regardless of the outcome. Please bear in mind that we are a small team and tend to receive large amounts of applications, so it can take us a little time to get through them.