Development Executive (Project Management)

About the role

A dynamic team is shaping the lifecycle of card game products from concept through to delivery. This Development Executive role sits at the intersection of project management and localisation, with a varied day-to-day within the tabletop gaming industry. You will coordinate closely with partners based in Japan so that products are developed on schedule, meet quality standards and resonate authentically with English-speaking audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Project management (about 70%): plan, schedule and oversee the development and production pipeline for card game products, track milestones and resolve bottlenecks to keep releases on time and within scope.
• Localisation (about 30%): translate and adapt product content into English from its original source language, keeping the tone, intent and cultural nuance.
• Proofread localised text and artwork layouts for accuracy and consistency before print or distribution.
• Liaise with overseas business partners as a communication bridge between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation such as timelines, status reports and revision logs.
• Support company events, which may require availability on weekends and public holidays, and travel overseas for partner meetings, trade shows or production reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; a background in project management, translation, linguistics or a related field is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once, prioritise and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Professional-level English, with reading and comprehension in the source language sufficient for accurate translation and business communication.
• Meticulous attention to detail when reviewing localised copy and design layouts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-cultural, cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, organised, able to work independently and collaboratively, and willing to attend events outside normal hours and travel overseas.
• An interest in tabletop or card games is a plus but not essential.