Astra Logical is seeking a Release Manager to join our dynamic publishing team. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Release Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful launch of Astra Logical’s games across platforms, with a primary focus on Steam. This role ensures that all release-related processes — from store page setup to launch execution — are handled smoothly and strategically to maximize visibility and success.

Key functions include:

• Platform Management: Managing and optimizing game store pages, with a strong emphasis on Steam, ensuring all metadata, assets, and configurations are correct and aligned with best practices.
• Release Planning & Coordination: Overseeing the launch process, from setting internal timelines to ensuring smooth execution across internal teams and development studios.

Who You Are:

We’re looking for a full-time Release Manager who thrives on details, organization, and platform optimization. You have hands-on experience with Steam, understand the nuances of game store visibility, and can ensure a game’s launch is as smooth as possible. The ideal candidate enjoys working cross-functionally, solving logistical challenges, and fine-tuning every element of a game’s release for maximum impact. You love making checklists and you love triple-checking them, essentially.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and refine release management processes for various PC-first platforms like Steam, GOG, Epic, ensuring efficient and standardized operations.
• Own and manage store pages across Steam and other relevant platforms, ensuring assets, tags, descriptions, and metadata are optimized.
• Oversee the entire release lifecycle for Astra Logical’s games, including internal deadlines, build submissions, and certification requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Steam algorithms, policies, and best practices, advising internal teams on platform strategies.
• Coordinate with developers to ensure builds meet platform requirements and are submitted on time.
• Work closely with Production, Marketing, Localization, and platform partners to create and maintain store pages, ensuring consistency and alignment across all teams.
• Track and communicate release schedules across all projects, keeping Astra’s development partners and the internal Astra team informed and aligned.
• Collaborate with development studios and first-party platform representatives to establish submission timelines and certification requirements, ensuring timely and successful releases.
• Oversee the age rating process for titles when applicable, coordinating between development studios and rating agencies to ensure compliance across all regions.
• Manage user accounts across all partner platforms, ensuring appropriate access and security for team members.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in release management or publishing operations, with a focus on Steam.
• Hands-on experience managing Steam store pages and leveraging Steamworks features.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple launches and updates simultaneously.
• Familiarity with build submission and certification processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, to ensure clear and effective communication.

Would Be Nice:

• Familiarity with platform partner backends such as Microsoft Partner Center (Xbox), PlayStation Partners, and Nintendo Developer Portal.
• Familiarity with additional PC platform backends such as GOG and EGS.
• A passion for strategy, city builders, or automation games.

How To Apply:

Please email us with the subject line “Release Manager at Astra Logical” and include your resume as well as a paragraph about one of your favorite game launches you’ve helped support.