UK Senior Product Manager
Richmond, London (hybrid)
Games Industry - innovative marketing campaigns

About The Role
Aardvark Swift is working in partnership with a legendary studio celebrated for delivering genre-defining games. We are seeking a driven individual for the role of Product Manager, reporting to the UK Marketing Director. This full-time position offers work-from-home options but is based out of the UK office in Richmond, SW London.

In this role you will work closely with all stakeholders, supporting a small, dynamic marketing team in achieving local business objectives. You will be responsible for managing the launch of a diverse portfolio of games into the UK and Ireland video gaming markets. The role also involves collaboration with our EMEA team, developers, distributors, and external agencies, as well as supporting the UK sales team with retail activations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a dynamic and fast-paced industry, where your initiative will be key to becoming an essential part of our team. If you are passionate about the video games industry and eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Bring your skills and drive to excel in this exciting environment!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and Champion Marketing Campaigns: Develop and execute effective and innovative marketing campaigns for video game releases.

• Set SMART Objectives: Develop and set SMART objectives and strategies in line with EMEA and global goals and summarize results in postmortems across the marketing mix.

• Forecast Product Potential: Use internal and external historical market data and consumer insights/trends to forecast product potential.

• Liaise with EMEA Team: Secure product information, assets, approvals, and more from the EMEA team.

• Build Media Relationships: Establish strong relationships with key media and media buying agencies to deliver the best ROI for paid media.

• Trade Marketing Support: Work with individual account managers and retailers to support trade marketing efforts.

• Creative Management: Manage and source creative materials on a local level.

• Stakeholder Support: Provide general support to all internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Industry Exposure: Be part of a leading gaming publisher, working on globally recognised titles.

• Professional Growth: Develop a diverse skill set in marketing, communications, and business strategy.

• Creativity & Innovation: Collaborate on campaigns that bring entertainment to millions of players worldwide.

• Networking Opportunities: Engage with industry professionals, partners, and gaming communities.

• Exclusive Perks: Gain access to game previews, playtests, and industry events.

• Career Progression: Strong performers may be considered for future leadership opportunities.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Minimum 5 Years Video Games Marketing Experience

• Strong Communication Skills: Oral and written.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Analytical Skills

• Initiative and Creativity

• Drive and Flexibility

• Teamwork

• Business Acumen

Preferred Qualification

• Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field