Senior Game Scout

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Game Scout based in Canada. As Senior Game Scout, you will play a key role in shaping the PC and console publishing portfolio by identifying and securing promising games with strong commercial potential. You will leverage your established industry network to build relationships with independent developers, studios, and publishing partners worldwide. From discovering emerging titles to evaluating playable builds, assessing market opportunities, and negotiating publishing agreements, you will oversee the entire scouting process. You will combine deep gaming industry knowledge with strong commercial judgment to identify projects capable of achieving long-term success. Working in a fully remote and international environment, you will have significant autonomy to influence publishing strategy and business growth. You will also help build the scouting function, establish evaluation standards, and contribute to developing a high-performing team. Accountabilities - Identify and source high-potential PC and console games through established industry networks, gaming events, developer relationships, and digital platforms, with an initial focus on Steam and Epic Games Store. - Build and maintain a strong pipeline of publishing opportunities by developing relationships with independent developers, game studios, and key industry stakeholders. - Evaluate the creative, technical, and commercial potential of games, assessing gameplay mechanics, core loops, depth, replayability, accessibility, audience appeal, differentiation, and competitive positioning. - Analyze market opportunities and assess a game's potential for streaming, content creation, community engagement, and long-term commercial success.

- Evaluate development teams, production capabilities, budgets, timelines, financial projections, and potential risks to determine the feasibility of publishing opportunities. - Review pitches, prototypes, and playable builds, preparing structured assessments and presenting well-supported recommendations to internal stakeholders. - Coordinate due diligence and lead or support commercial negotiations with prospective publishing partners, maintaining strong relationships throughout the evaluation and signing process. - Establish and improve scouting processes, evaluation frameworks, pipeline management systems, and performance standards to support the growth of the publishing function. - Monitor PC and console gaming trends, emerging genres, market developments, and competitive activity to identify new publishing opportunities. - Report on potential signings, communicate pipeline progress, and contribute to recruiting and developing the scouting team as the business expands. Requirements: - Significant professional experience in PC and console publishing, game scouting, business development, or a related commercial role. - An established network of independent game developers, studios, publishers, and other relevant industry contacts, with a proven track record of identifying and progressing promising games. - Excellent knowledge of PC and console gaming markets, including genres, competitors, industry trends, and player expectations. - Practical experience with Steam, including game publishing, launching titles, and developing or growing player communities. - Strong creative judgment and the ability to recognize distinctive games with compelling gameplay, audience appeal, and long-term potential. - Excellent commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to assess market positioning, financial viability, development capabilities, production budgets, and associated risks.