Head of Digital Publishing

At ININ Games, we believe video games are more than entertainment. They are part of our cultural heritage and deserve to be preserved for future generations. We bring classic titles from the 80s, 90s and 00s back to modern platforms, and we do more than re-release them: we provide historical context, add thoughtful improvements and make them available to a global audience. 
 
We work with legendary partners such as SEGA, Taito, Irem, NatsumeAtari and Yu Suzuki, and we revive iconic franchises including Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble, Cotton, Turrican, Wonder Boy, Simon the Sorcerer and Shenmue. Alongside our heritage portfolio, we publish original games by indie studios that carry retro game design forward into new IP. 
 
ININ is a digital-first publisher and part of United Games Entertainment, an independent developer and publisher with a global focus on North America, Europe and Japan.

Remote, Germany-based. Occasional travel to industry events and partner meetings.

• At least 7 years in games publishing, including 3 years in a leadership role with team responsibility. 
• Proven track record of multi-platform releases on PC and console, from submission and certification through to launch and post-launch support. 
• Strong command of digital storefronts, first-party relations, pricing and promotion mechanics. 
• Confident in commercial and contractual matters: term sheets, licensing agreements, milestone and delivery terms. ININ has no in-house legal function, so contractual literacy is essential. 
• Experience working with licensors and development partners across cultures, ideally including Japanese companies. 
• Genuine knowledge of and passion for retro and classic games and their cultural relevance. This is a working requirement, not a nice-to-have. 
• Analytical, structured and hands-on. Comfortable making decisions with incomplete data and owning the outcome. 
• Fluent English and German at B2 level or higher. 
• Self-directed in a fully remote setup. 

Nice to have: 

• Experience with retro-inspired indie titles and their communities. 
• Japanese language skills. 
• Network among indie studios, porting partners and localisation providers.