China Publishing Lead (Gaming)

Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere in the world.

Company

Gaming company focused on publishing, growing, and developing mobile and PC games into long-term franchises through global partnerships and market expertise.

What you will do

• Lead the publishing strategy for games in China across PC, mobile, and mini-game platforms.
• Define product direction and adapt Western games for Chinese players through localization, channel SDKs, payment systems, anti-addiction measures, and market-specific content.
• Build China-focused go-to-market plans and develop relationships with gaming platforms, influencers, and communities.
• Support business development by qualifying publishing opportunities and selecting games suited to the Chinese market.
• Shape business models and positioning, manage the CN Publishing P&L, and deliver measurable commercial growth.
• Lead the China publishing team across production, LiveOps, and engineering.

Requirements

• Proven track record in China game publishing, including launching, operating, and scaling mobile and/or PC games in mainland China.
• Direct experience with ISBN applications, anti-addiction requirements, and content compliance.
• Strong product judgment and experience adapting games to fit a market.
• Commercial ownership experience, including shaping business models, owning a P&L, and delivering measurable growth.
• Leadership experience managing a team across production, LiveOps, and engineering.
• Native or fluent Mandarin and professional English for cross-border collaboration.

Nice to have

• Expert knowledge of Chinese channels, including submission, review, and backend portals across major Android stores, the Apple App Store in China, and mini-game platforms.
• Experience publishing games outside China.
• Established relationships with contacts at major Chinese publishing channels.
• Experience working with teams across different locations, cultures, and time zones.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work from anywhere in the world with flexible hours and unlimited paid time off.
• Freedom to experiment, learn from failure, and make a measurable impact.
• Payment in the currency of choice.
• Allowance for personal device or equipment purchases and variable compensation through an annual bonus program.
• Supportive, diverse community spanning six continents and more than 30 countries.