Release Manager (All Gender)

Sidekick Publishing
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Posted
August 3, 2026
Full Time
Berlin, DE or Remote
Remote

In this role, you own the operational backbone of our portfolio across PC, console and mobile. You manage platform backends, storefront setup, release timelines, first-party communication and commercial store activations.

Storefronts are your daily priority. You keep product pages, packages, pricing, discounts, submissions, age ratings, release dates and backend settings clean, correct and on time. Basically, you are the person making sure nobody realizes five minutes before launch that a checkbox somewhere was not checked. Happens to the best of us. Ideally not to us.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Storefront Operations: Manage product pages, metadata, pricing, packages, regional settings, release dates, assets and backend configurations across PC, console, mobile and third-party stores.
  • Commercial Activations: Coordinate discounts, platform sales, bundles, featuring opportunities, first-party programs and other storefront activations across the portfolio. 
  • Platform Communication: Coordinate communication with platform holders, developers, porting teams, distributors and other external partners. Make sure requirements, responsibilities and deadlines are clear and nothing gets lost between inboxes, calls and threads. 
  • Certification & Submissions: Coordinate submissions, certification requirements, age ratings, compliance checks and platform approval processes. 
  • Release Operations & Readiness: Coordinate builds, release candidates, branches, depots, launch checklists, go-live preparation and hotfixes. Track blockers, dependencies and last-minute risks before they become launch-day surprises. 

 

Your profile

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experience: At least two years of experience in game release management, platform operations or a related games role, with hands-on responsibility for releases or storefront operations. 
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong Steamworks knowledge. Experience with console, mobile or third-party store backends is a strong plus. 
  • Commercial Understanding: You understand storefront mechanics, platform events, discounting, featuring opportunities, key distribution and sales cycle planning. 
  • Operational Precision: You work in a structured, reliable and precise way, especially when dealing with backend settings, checklists, deadlines and documentation.
  • Clear Communication: You can keep developers, platform partners and internal stakeholders aligned across several games, platforms and deadlines. 

Bonus Points: You have helped ship a successful indie game in the past two years and can tell us what you owned, what went well and what you learned. 

 

What you can expect from us:

  • A key role in a growing publisher where you can help shape our release processes and platform operations from the ground up. 
  • Real ownership across a growing portfolio of games with short decision paths and direct access to developers and platform partners. 
  • Exciting work centered on fun, stories, and entertainment.
  • A competitive salary based on your experience and seniority.
  • 30 days of paid time off (PTO) to actually switch off and recharge.
  • Legendary team events, plus access to concerts and events across the group.
  • Free keys for our games and titles from across our network.
  • A range of discounts and offers via our corporate benefits platform.

Depending on your location and regular office presence, additional benefits may include:

  • Access to our modern, dog-friendly office in Berlin-Spandau, with ergonomic workstations and a large shared team kitchen.
  • A VIP membership at the gym next door.
  • A subsidized BVG public transport ticket.
About
Sidekick Publishing

Every great hero needs a sidekick: someone holding the line, providing the right tools and making sure the main character wins the day. That is exactly who we aim to be for our developers. 

Born out of INSTINCT3, a creative and creator-focused agency, Sidekick is part of a wider group shaped by games, creators, content and internet culture. We care about the craft, value creative curiosity and clear viewpoints, but never lose sight of the focus and discipline needed to make things happen. 

Our portfolio focuses on games that do not just play well, but naturally captivate communities, creators and shared audiences.

 

How We Work

Every role at Sidekick has its own flavor, but there are a few things we generally look for in everyone joining the team: 

  • Games & Commercial Curiosity: You care about games beyond a single genre and are curious about why certain mechanics, communities and commercial strategies work. 
  • Constructive Curiosity: You ask useful questions, challenge processes when needed and bring practical ideas for how we can work better. 
  • Ownership: You think ahead, communicate clearly and keep things moving. We give people a lot of trust and expect them to use it responsibly. 
  • The Berlin Connection: You do not need to live in Berlin, but you should be able to join us at our office in Spandau every few months. Most of the day-to-day work can happen remotely, but we still value regular in-person time with the team. 
  • English First: Most of our daily communication with developers, partners and platforms is in English. German is a welcome bonus, but not required.

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