Senior scout

Kwalee creates engaging and innovative games that are easy to pick up and play. Specialising in both the development and publishing of casual and hybrid casual games, we also bring our creative touch to publishing PC & Console titles, ensuring a diverse and exciting gaming portfolio.

With a focus on fun and creativity we have made a mark in the gaming industry and strive to make the most fun games for the world’s players! Joining Kwalee means becoming part of a team that has reached over 1 billion players around the globe.

As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Senior Game Scout to join our PC & Console publishing team in our office in Leamington Spa.

As a Senior Game Scout, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and securing potential hit games for our PC & Console division. You will collaborate to forge and sustain trusted partnerships with game developers, all while driving corporate profitability and growth.

Responsibilities

• Leverage your extensive knowledge of games, research insights, and industry experience to identify high-quality PC & Console games for potential publication.
• Evaluate and analyse sourced or submitted games, supporting our internal due diligence process.
• Lead and manage Publishing Scouts and Publishing Evangelists.
• Establish, build, and maintain a wide network of developer contacts to foster strong industry relationships.
• Continuously monitor and analyse market trends to inform team activities, capitalise on emerging opportunities, and implement best-in-class publishing and scouting strategies.
• Present key publishing insights to the Head of PC and Console Publishing as necessary.
• Play our games and research competitor products to understand what drives success in the PC & Console market.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of experience or equivalent in Video Game Scouting, Business Development or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM Management and Networking skills (specific tools/software).
• A proven track record of signing deals and winning business from competitors.
• An understanding of the legal framework in the industry and what a win / win scenario looks like.
• International travel to games industry events will be required.
• Based in one of our office hubs, following our hybrid model with 3 days per week on-site.

Compensation & Benefits: The design of our compensation and benefits revolves around a people-first philosophy. We have a supportive environment, with a strong focus on development and wellbeing. In structuring benefits across our offices, we adhere to core principles and align with local standards. Salaries are fairly benchmarked in accordance with background and skills, against industry and location standards. Our Talent Acquisition team will share more details with you as you progress in the recruitment process. They’re eager to connect with you and can’t wait to have a conversation!

Tagged as: Business, Business Development, Collaboration, Communication, Creative, Creativity, Due Diligence, legal, Leverage, Management, Market, Microsoft Office, Research, Scouting, talent acquisition