Junior Partner Manager

Job description

Lucky Duck Games is an international tabletop game publisher known for creating innovative and engaging board games. We are best known for critically acclaimed titles such as Chronicles of Crime, Destinies, the Kingdom Rush series, and more. Our success comes from combining world-class game design, stunning illustrations, and mobile-enhanced technology to craft immersive experiences.

Our Global Publishing Network (GPN) represents dozens of premier international publishers, helping localize and distribute their games across North America and the European Union. We partner with top-tier localizers to bring high-quality games to market, with profits typically shared 50/50 between Lucky Duck Games and the original publisher. With offices in Warsaw and Kraków, Poland, and team members in France and the U.S., we operate as a dynamic, distributed team. Learn more: https://luckyduckgames.com/

The Junior Partner Manager Role:

The GPN Junior Partner Manager supports the relationship and project management functions of the GPN team. Reporting to the Sr. Partner Manager, this role helps onboard new partners, coordinate deliverables, maintain clear communication, and ensure processes run smoothly.This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills, a passion for the tabletop gaming industry, and a desire to grow into a client-facing partnership or business development role.

Responsibilities:

Partner Support & Coordination

1. Assist with onboarding new GPN publishing partners and ensuring all required documentation and materials are collected and organized.
2. Support ongoing communication with partners, responding to inquiries and routing needs to the appropriate internal team.
3. Help prepare status updates, reports, and follow-ups on active projects.

Project Management Assistance

1. Track project progress and partner deliverables, helping keep timelines and task lists up to date.
2. Monitor project tools, spreadsheets, and documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
3. Flag any issues or bottlenecks to the Sr. Partner Manager for resolution.

Internal Collaboration

1. Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Localization teams to gather resources or updates needed for partner communication.
2. Assist with the preparation of sales updates, marketing material coordination, or payment documentation as needed.

Market & Partner Research

1. Help identify and research potential new partners or products for the GPN network.
2. Stay current on board game trends and notable industry releases to inform team discussions and strategy.

Requirements:

1. 1–2 years of experience in project coordination, account management, publishing, or a related role (internship experience also valued).
2. Strong interest in the board game industry and a basic understanding of the tabletop publishing ecosystem
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Detail-oriented with strong time management and multitasking abilities.
5. Proficiency with G Suite, Microsoft Office, and standard project tracking tools.
6. Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus (especially French or Polish).
7. Experience working in a startup environment, publishing, or game production environment.
8. Familiarity with contract processes, sales coordination, or localization workflows.
9. Availability to work between 11:00 and 19:00, if needed, for occasional calls with US-based clients.
10. Enthusiasm for learning from senior team members and growing into a more strategic partner-facing role.

Why Join Us?

1. Flexible work environment; possibility to work online (from Poland), or in an office (Cracow / Warsaw)
2. A collaborative and inclusive work environment
3. Highly skilled senior programming staff, eager to exchange experience
4. 70% discount on products in the Lucky Duck Games webshop, free access to new games developed by the studio and multiple opportunities to play board games during and after work.
5. Access to Luxmed for you and your family
6. Mental health support - co-financing counseling and psychological support
7. MultiSport card and development budget