Head of Publishing

Head of Publishing
Urban Games is an independent and highly-successful video game development company focused on simulation
and management games. Urban Games' newest and most ambitious title is Transport Fever 3, a highly
anticipated tycoon game to be released in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X S. Urban Games offers
the opportunity to work on unique video games in a creative work environment and career opportunities with
competitive salaries. The company is based in Schaffhausen directly at the train station and can therefore be
reached in just 36 minutes from Zurich.
The head of publishing has overall responsibility for the publishing team and manages the team to optimize the
performance in collaboration with other leads and the CEO.
Responsibilities:
Have overall team responsibility for production, marketing, community management and sales
Oversee the production process from first playable game versions until release
Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote and advertise our games
Make sure our games exploit their full sales potential by expanding all sales channels
Define responsibilities, show opportunities, evaluate performance and promote team members
Optimize the performance of the team, define new profiles and hire new team members
Convey the essential goals to the team, act as a motivator and ensure deadlines are reached
Establish a close collaboration with the head of development, head of art and the CEO
Requirements:
3+ years of experience with leadership and 5+ years of experience with game publishing or similar
Hands-on experience with production, marketing, community management, sales and distribution
Strong project management, negotiation, sales and deal-maker skills
Great organization, moderation and social skills paired with strong assertiveness
A strong portfolio showcasing released products you have worked on
German and English communication and writing skills (B2 level or higher)
Preferences:
Worked on shipped products in the video game industry
Experience with multi-platform releases of shipped products (PC, PlayStation, Xbox)
Advanced experience with game testing, certification, age rating and similar
Expert-level knowledge of social media, press events, ad campaigns and sales optimization
Strong interest in our games, in particular Transport Fever 2 and 3
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