Wide and Wise is a top recruitment agency with offices in Istanbul, Milan, and Dubai, connecting exceptional talent with leading companies across EMEA, MENA, and the US.
We are seeking a Publishing Manager to join an innovative and fast-growing mobile gaming studio. In this role, you'll work closely with independent studios, supporting them through every stage of development — from ideation to global scaling — while driving performance with a strong focus on data, design, and collaboration.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with external game studios to guide them through ideation, prototyping, production, and scaling
- Support partners with game design, balancing mechanics, monetization strategies, UX / UI, and level design
- Analyze key performance metrics (CPI, D1, D7, ROAS, LTV) and proactively suggest improvements
- Take part in the creative process—brainstorming new game ideas, evaluating prototypes, and iterating on mechanics
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with studio partners as their main point of contact
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities
- Own the full lifecycle of assigned projects, from onboarding to post-launch optimization
- Lead LiveOps strategies to drive engagement, retention, and monetization
- Collaborate with internal UA, data, and tech teams to maximize game performance and studio success
What We’re Looking For
3+ years of experience in game production, publishing, or an analytical role (consulting, startups, mobile tech)Deep interest and knowledge in mobile gaming; passion for games is essentialStrong understanding of mobile game development processes and performance KPIsPrior experience with hybrid-casual or hybrid-puzzle games is a must; casual games are a strong plusFamiliarity with game design principles, player experience, game economy, and level designExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust with partner studiosFluent in English, both written and spokenA sharp eye for what makes a mobile game fun, scalable, and successfulA proactive, hands-on approach, with an ownership mentality and startup mindsetIf you're excited about empowering studios, shaping mobile game experiences, and building the future of publishing , this role offers the chance to do it all — in a creative, collaborative, and fast-moving environment.
Apply now to make your mark in mobile gaming!