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MIDLANDS: INTERNAL PRODUCER: TO £45K
Experienced producer required for well established and flourishing developer. You will have experience of producing video games. You must have at least one published title to your name. This will be working on strategy games for PC titles. This site has ample parking and nice swish offices. The company has great staff retention and provides staff development and a good career path. It will be managing a team of approx. 10 people. Urgent requirement.
SHANGHAI: SENIOR PRODUCER: £60-90,000
Here is something different! This is the chance to work on AAA title in funky Shanghai. The place is like something from Blade Runner. This is a marvellous opportunity to work in this world renowned English speaking studio. It is an action/adventure title where your fine skills are required. This is a project management role and you will be responsible for resources to include time, equipment and staff. You will already have worked on AAA game and be itching to start on another one. This is a great opportunity to boost an already great career. You are only expected to stay for 2 years. Apply now!
322MNLD: CAMBRIDGE: MINI GAMES LEAD: £25-35,000
322MNLD: CAMBRIDGE: MINI GAMES LEAD: £25-35,000
My client currently has over 500,000 paying subscribers and over 3 million active free players and is continuing to increase this number in order to become a significant operator in all the major online gaming markets worldwide.
In order to develop its portfolio, the company requires a Team Lead to head up the new business area of Web Java Games as part of its games umbrella. Using our own technologies which have been developed in house, we are looking to begin with web based Java Games and then using this to build a presence in the market and a dedicated audience base so as to be able to extend into the mobile games arena.
This person will lead the development of the business with guidance and support from Senior Management, with the overall view to developing a successful and profitable concern.
Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for a games enthusiast who is articulate and energetic and who wishes to immerse themselves into the commercial dynamics of a successful and rapidly growing Games Company. Using my clients resources and support, you will have the opportunity to help mould the development of the business unit from the outset and to significantly impact on its success.
It is likely that you come from an entrepreneurial background, possibly in the mobile games industry and are looking to take a step up into management, or alternatively you are passionate graduate with a good commercial instinct who is looking for an opportunity to make their mark in the Games industry. With extensive experience in creating Java Games in either a professional or recreational environment, you will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, strong organisation skills and proven ability to multi-task and to co-ordinate a variety of projects according to deadlines.
Line Manager
The position reports to the Head of Games Development and has significant exposure to the management and team. It will also head up a small team initially, with a view to building the team to four in the first quarter of activity.
Key Responsibility Areas
The main purpose of the role will be to steer the development of a successful and profitable Java games business unit. Working closely with the Head of Games Development, you will be involved in all areas of its development including designing of Java games, attracting and retaining new audiences and planning the growth and direction of the area itself.
Game Design (50%)
Design (including Level Design) of entertaining and addictive Java games suitable for ultimate transition into the mobile games market;
Managing the games development cycle in its entirety, working closely with the graphics and QA teams to deliver top quality products.
Team Leadership (30%)
Team leadership responsibility for a small team, building initially to four people, tasks will include:
Assisting with the interview & selection of candidates
Regular staff reviews
Managing teams workload within the constraints of project deadlines
Business Development (20%)
Project management of overall growth of the business area, identifying potential areas for development;
Scheduling of regular releases of new Java games;
Securing the attraction and retention of new audiences through a variety of methods
Remuneration Package
We are keen to engage, develop and empower our staff, allowing them to make a real difference to the value and service we provide to our partners and customers, and recognise and value them for their contribution. As part of this, tangible benefits include:
Negotiable salary - starting around £25k-£35k p.a. depending on experience
Individual bonus dependent on achievement of personal objectives (up to 10% of salary)
Team bonus dependent on performance of the business unit
Discretionary quarterly profit pool bonus dependent on player growth
Regular pay reviews
Healthcare
Gym membership
20 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
Monthly team clothing allowance
Learning and development relevant to position
Very active jollies programme
If you would like to apply for this or know someone who might be suitable, please contact Kim
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MIDLANDS: SENIOR PRODUCER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: £35 60K+ BENEFITS
All the excitement and adrenalin counts for nothing if the overall gaming experience falls short of expectations. So while we create the ground-breaking concepts that make hard-core gamers prick up their ears, youll provide the project management expertise that brings each game to life.
This will include:
Assisting in the development of detailed project plans
The day to day management of the production team
Working with the Chief Games Designer to maximize game quality within time and cost constraints
Liaising with the marketing team and coordinating the production and delivery of marketing collateral
Youll need:
At least three years industry experience and two successful games projects behind you
A good understanding of the games development process and current project management methodologies
First-class communication skills and the ability to lead and inspire a team
Plenty of initiative, self-motivation and the ability to juggle different responsibilities
HOME BASED: REMOTELY WORKING: PRODUCER: £35-50,000
:Opportunity to work from home on a next generation racing title. If you already have experience of running distributed development that would be ideal. You will be self-motivated and work with developers who will be based at home. You will be mamaging resources in terms of budgets and scheduling. An internal or external producer would be considered for this position because of the set up of the development team all being home based. You do need to have console production experience. Work will be conducted by phone, MSN, forums and internet. This is an urgent requirement for a smashing position. This is a position that has been already paying out huge bonuses to the tune of a cool £35K per annum. Apply now.
LONDON: SENIOR EXTERNAL PRODUCER: £45-50,000 POSSIBLY MORE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT + BONUS + FULL CORPORATE BENEFITS * 2
Want to work for a publisher with a fresh attitude? Want to have all the resources you desire at your finger tips? Want to work on 360 and PS3? This games publisher needs 2 lead external producers to work on key titles. These are sure-fire hit titles and will be multiplatform.
You will have worked on the full development life cycle of a project from conception to completion. Ideally you will have multiplatform experience or have been the lead producer on a PS2 project.
This will be starting your own project not picking up someone elses mess whoopee!
There are 2 titles on horizon for PS3 and 360:
1. Action RPG
2. FPS action and adventure.
You will be managing an Associate producer in the UK and an associate abroad.
Some travelling will be required mainly to Europe.
Apply now!
SURREY: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: £35-45,000
Are you already well versed in the gaming world? Respected developer based in surrey with three teams with significant experience developing games across range of genres (including simulation, action, first person shooters and racing) on PS2, Xbox, Gamecube and PC. They have most recently delivered the multi-player elements of hit titles. You will be managing other producers and be responsible for the overall direction of the projects. You will be picking up already running projects. This means that you certainly need to have previous experience at this level. This will entail a high level of resource management and scheduling.
MIDLANDS: ACQUISITIONS MANAGER: £50-90,000
To identify AAA games in development or at concept stage which represent a clear commercial opportunity and to bring them into the Acquisitions Process.
To present opportunities to the external studio management team and to the Acquisitions Committee Meeting.
Set up and maintain relationships with designated developers.
To maintain the developer contact database.
To report progress with identified opportunities on a regular basis to the Head of External Development.
To represent at exhibitions/events as required with the aim of building developer relationships.
To arrange the evaluation of all game submissions by the Design Group.
To act as a member of the external studio management team.
To promote as the publisher of choice to the development community.
To maintain a wide and in depth knowledge of games under development across the industry.
Required:
Degree level education
3 years games industry experience minimum
Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role
MIDLANDS: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
AAA next gen development studio, requires an Executive Producer for gritty realistic war action title.
Required:
Minimum 5 years relevant experience
3 completed games projects on non-handheld platforms
MS project, man management
Project Planning
To ensure all documentation required to pass Development Process gateways is produced on time and to he required quality.
To work with Project Planning Manager in preparation of detailed Project Plan.
To ensure project file is updated on a regular basis.
Review detailed milestone deliverables and ensure they are fully achieved
Review regular project report against plan.
Prepare monthly Project Progress Reports, including detailed Risk Register.
Report to the Development Director on progress, budgets, risks and issues.
Team Management
Oversee Day-to-day management of project team.
Ensure that liaison with other studios and Depts is done in a timely and efficient way to ensure that requirements are defined and delivered.
To oversee the generation and supply of marketing assets as defined by the schedule.
To liaise with the Marketing department and ensure marketing requests are dealt with swiftly
To carry out such tasks as may be required by the Development Director
Work with Chief Game Designer and Producer to maximize game quality within time and cost constraints.
Staff Management
Direct Management of Team Leads
Regular appraisal, review and objective setting for first line reports
SWEDEN: SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER: £60-80K + BONUS + ROYALTIES + RELOCATION
This super successful developer requires a Senior Producer capable of leading one of their new projects. It will be one of their bigger titles. It is a developer with a undisputedly great track record.
The role will be leading one project, at present there is a team of 3-4 working on the concept stage
PC title
75 strong team and working largely with outsourcing: 4 leads reporting in and managing groups
Big multiplayer online title FPS. Good track record
High Quality AAA title
European nationality ideally although a visa can be sought for the right person.
A long experience from the Gaming industry as a designer and project manager. Experience from working in and perhaps even leading bigger AAA productions.
From concept phase to launch and on through to Post-Ship support. Sr. Producer does not mean Lead Designer, although looking for a person that could carry the design vision.
Responsible for the Implementing the vision of the project, which will result in a high quality, commercially successful product. Senior producer will ensure that his/her team members, primarily the Senior Development Director, have a solid schedule and deliver a quality project on time and within the budget.
Ramping up projects creating the requirement for this role
Creative Producer as well as top project manager
Working closely with dev director
Design-wise
Benefits: bonus, project and profit
Beautiful town, 2m people, close to nature, city built on islands
Studio is centrally located - good transport links. They are presently building a new high tech studio
CANADA: ASSISTANT PRODUCER: £25-40K DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
Undisputedly the leaders in video games development need an Associate Producer capable of leading development for a significant subset of game functionality, an expansion pack or post-release content module.
The candidate must have experience releasing previous titles in the game industry, for both PC and/or console markets. Specific examples of creative leadership and vision provided in those titles should be provided. You must have taken an idea from concept through development to completion, while managing the development process along the way.
The Associate Producer is an experienced team leader, with good communication skills and an ability to motivate others to be their best. Experience in project management of creative assets or technical features and managing the schedule and tasks for a team of people is essential.
Any experience using Agile/Scrum would be great! Although not essential.
Responsibilities
Vision and Creative Direction
Capable of leading scrum teams to deliver a subset of game functionality, from concept to release.
Evaluating game play and fun-factor of the product. Provides a critical view to improving the game's design or implementation.
Reviews the content in the game, providing constructive feedback and improvement suggestions.
Assist with external communications and coordinating information flow (interviews, screenshots, demos) to marketing, press, and publishers.
Exhibits passion and salesmanship to provide motivation for the team and all involved in the project.
Team Interactions, Leadership & Management
Coaching others through their knowledge and experience to help build an effective team.
Leads and manages the effectiveness of their assigned teams, dealing with communication and conflict issues to keep the team on track.
Works closely with the functional leads and team members and peers in other departments and project teams.
Interact, understand and communicate with senior managers within the company.
Project Management
Supports Producers/Project Managers with the scheduling of development staff, ensures that appropriate assets are coordinated for use by assigned team(s), and that work flows in a smooth, efficient manner.
Assists in creating and maintaining production budgets, schedules and deadlines for assigned teams.
Assists in the creation of project management documents and management of scrum team backlog and task lists.
Skills / Abilities / Personal Suitability
Professional Skills
Three to four years of production support experience, or one to three years of producing experience on a game project.
Experience successfully releasing games to market is a significant asset.
Successful completion of a related and recognized post secondary program (example: Business, Project Management and/or Computer Science).
Three years of experience in a structured work environment where deadlines are specified and met.
Technical background is an asset. (Preferably a comp sci degree, engineering degree, or technical art background.)
Solid knowledge of video games (PC and console) is preferred.
General Management Skills
Prior management experience a plus.
Ability to manage multiple and competing tasks at one time is a required ability.
Great attention to detail and ability to follow tasks through to completion.
Ability to prioritize and clarify the team's needs is essential.
Excellent documentation and editing skills are required.
Superior organizational and scheduling skills are essential.
Human Relation Skills
Excellent communication skills (written, spoken and comprehension/listening) is required.
Self motivated and capability of anticipating future requirements is essential.
Flexible, adaptable and practical
INDIA: STUDIO DIRECTOR: £45K TAX FREE + MAID, COOK, DRIVER AND ALL ACCOMODATION PAID
If you have been a studio/manager director then this could be the adventure you have been waiting for.
This is a key role within the company. You will have direct responsibility for running the new overseas Development Studio.
You are required to be the vision holder and champion for the Studio both internally and externally providing inspiration to all those involved. You will need to be a strong communicator (both written and oral) with proven man management skills.
You will have sharp commercial sense with experience of running a large, multi-disciplined operation within budget.
You will be responsible for implementing the Studio recruitment strategy including the hiring of key staff with sign-off of job descriptions, salary scales, and final interview.
You will line-manage and mentor the Studios senior development team, including the Technical Director and Art Director.
You will be responsible for the development of the Studios operational philosophy whilst also working closely with the UK Head-Office to ensure the studio fits within the companys overall business strategy.
Ensure the Studio is built round mature and well tested processes for reliable low risk project development.
Responsible for ensuring the Studio has in place and is enforcing key operational strategies such as a Network Security and Software Licenses.
Work with the Studios Senior Development Team to set quality goals for all studio products.
Ensuring the Studio is productive and cost effective and sits within the commercial strategy of the business.
Ensure the Studio has an effective internal and external communication strategy at all levels.
Be responsible for resolving any operational conflicts and unresolved development decisions at the Senior Development Management team level.
Working with the UK Managing Director and Finance Manager to set and monitor departmental budgets taking action where necessary to maintain the financial goals set by the company.
Ensure that the Senior Development Management team operate as a highly skilled, focused, and goal driven team.
You should be flexible with the ability to step in with a hands-on management style during times of missing resource or periods of crunch time.
LEAMINGTON SPA: PROJECT MANAGER: £29-45,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
If you are an experienced project manager within the games industry then this award winning studio wants you.
You will oversee the Technical, Creative and Design Managers who lead the respective areas of the team.
Directly reporting to:
Development Manager (whilst working on "live" projects with monthly milestones)
Pitch Team Manager (whilst in between "live" projects and assisting with pitches)
Levels of Authority:
Entertainment of selected contractors when necessary up to current expensive limits
Entertainment of publishers as necessary up to the current expensive limits
Expectations:
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the Companys expectations of the Project Manager.
To deliver the game on time, within budget and to a high quality
Primary point of contact for the publisher
Create and maintain a project plan (MS Project)
Defining project manpower and equipment requirements
Generating milestones and specific milestone deliverables for the contract
Establishing the processes through which the game will be developed
Delegation and prioritisation of tasks
Monitoring day-to-day running of the project, identifying and solving production problems
Ensure a realistic game scope
Oversee the Technical Manager, Creative Manager and Design Manager
Report effectively to Senior Management
Running team meetings and ensuring good communication
Primary representative in management meetings
Coordinating internal/external recruitment for team vacancies in conjunction with the recruitment department
Review/appraise staff and deal with general performance management of the team
Delivery of milestones
Fully understand and fulfill the terms and conditions of the relevant contracts for the games
Liaise with Marketing Manager and the publisher's PR & marketing operations to provide necessary materials
Essential Qualities:
Proficient in MS Project, MS Office, Power Point, Excel
Good understanding of game development techniques
Games industry management experience essential
Confident self starter with good motivational skills
Strong inter-personal skills, tact and diplomacy
Good communicator with excellent presentation skills
Proven leadership skills essential
Enthusiasm and knowledge of video games in general
Ability to fit into a dynamic and creative team environment
Mature professional attitude and work ethic
Applicant needs to be comfortable working to deadlines
Attention to detail is essential and all tasks must be carried out to the highest standard
A Willingness and ability to learn is essential
LONDON: SENIOR PRODUCER: £40-50K DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
This is an exciting new venture, which is a developer and publisher of video games situated bang in the middle of London. They concentrate on high profile licenses for console titles. They are seeking a strong Producer to manage a team of Producers. This is an urgent requirement as you will be responsible for recruiting the team of Producers. You must have managed other producers before.
SENIOR PRODUCER: LONDON: TO £46K + BONUS + 25 DAYS HOLIDAY + MEDICAL INSURANCE + LIFE ASSURANCE
You will be working on a external and internal basis and overseeing a variety of projects. You will be the directors right hand man.
Well established developer and publisher require an experienced external producer for exciting titles. It will be working on: Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, PS2, DS, and PC. Responsible for the design, planning and tracking of a key title. This will require high-levels of creativity and project management to succeed.
The driving force behind one key title. The keeper of the vision for this title.
Work with the development team to create the project development plans and budgets.
Track and control the project development plan, schedules and budgets.
Negotiate contracts with developers, outsourcers and service providers.
Identify risk areas, resource deficiencies and requirements of the projects.
Prepare concept submission documents for platform holders, such as Sony and Microsoft.
Assist the development team with design documentation and tuning gameplay.
Assist the QA Manager with code submissions.
Oversee the localisation of titles.
Manage external resources including art outsourcing, video editing, audio recording and audio editing.
Gather and select marketing materials from the development team.
Assist the QA manager and QA leads in the development of test plans.
Assist in the assessment of new products.
Travel to visit developer (anywhere in Europe).
Must be educated to at least A-level standard.
Relevant Degree is desirable.
MBA would be considered very desirable.
Minimum of 5 years industry experience in a relevant development role.
Must have considerable experience of working within a development team, preferably at the producer level.
Presentation of game concepts to the board.
Team player evidence of working in a team.
Excellent communication skills.
Keen gamer!
In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following programming, art, design or QA.
NEWCASTLE: SENIOR PRODUCER: £45-65K DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
Fantastically successful and stable company requires a Senior Producer. Experienced game producer to ensure the on time and on budget creation of high quality licensed software entertainment products. The Producer will monitor, coordinate, and drive all aspects of the development process including testing, marketing, sales, legal issues, localization issues, and project scheduling/tracking
The ideal candidate will have produced at least 10 game titles from inception to shipping, including 4 titles which have shipped over 1 million units. He/she will have excellent interpersonal skills. He/she will be able to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks. He/she will have relevant production & project management experience.
Frequent foreign travel will be required; applicants must have a valid passport
The producer will:
Manage day to day development issues, attempting to predict and avoid problems, while being prepared to troubleshoot and provide conflict resolution as needed.
Manage project budgets, balancing game features with resources and timeline.
Understand, refine, and monitor adherence to licensed brand equity and product vision. Provide input for the design of games from concept through final tuning.
Review and analyze all documents, task lists, schedules, milestones, and interim builds from developers. Create and modify schedules as needed.
Review practicality of game design and technical design documents. Review milestone deliveries to ensure quality and consistency with design and licensed brand.
Facilitate communication among internal departments.
Develop and maintain good relationships with platform manufacturers and IP licensors.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of video game market trends and customer requirements in the US and Europe.
Source highly talented external resources to supplement all aspects of internal development.
Provide mentorship for Assistant and Associate Producers.
Work with QA Manager to review testing documentation and overall quality assurance process.
Participate in product demonstrations and press interviews as needed.
Travel and/or work at remote site as required.
Exciting! LONDON: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE
World renowned company with excellent product needs an Executive Producer. The primary objective of an Executive Producer is to take responsibility for a group of projects. This will include account management and project management of both internal and external studios, depending on the projects, to ensure that the company delivers quality product to its consumer base on time and on budget. It will also require the management, supervision, mentoring and development of a number of staff which may include senior producers, producers and assistant producers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overall responsibility for a collection of projects.
To act as Project Champion for all projects within the defined group
Account manage development studios to build and maintain a successful relationships
Work closely with each development studio and define level of management and support required on a title-by-title, studio-by-studio, deal-by-deal basis
To project manage each product ensuring a consistent approach
To report on progress of development internally and escalate issues as required
To monitor and manage the P&L and cost infrastructure of products as required
To work with legal and licensing on licensing requirements of products to ensure licenses are agreed and abided by through the product life cycle
To act as a 'sales person' internally with sales and marketing departments, and promote the strengths of products from pre-production through product lifecycle
Work closely with Marketing to position and create strategic direction for products from pre-production stages
Work closely with Marketing through the product life cycle to ensure that all marketing requirements are planned and deliver in line with the product marketing strategy
To be involved in the new products process and evaluate games submissions and concepts in commercial terms.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Proven ability with working on multiple titles at any given time
Recent experience of multiplatform development
Strong account management and project management skills
3-5 years experience in external games development including development of AAA titles
Manage inline process - Presentations to senior management on the return on investment of new product
Strong relationship building skills
Good communication and problem solving skills
Commercial and financial awareness
Strong verbal and numeric reporting skills
Attention to detail
Knowledge of key consumer groups within Europe
Knowledge of competitor products and sales trends within the industry
Ability to be visionary with the product, be creative and work closely with marketing on the positioning of titles
Knowledge and experience of PC and console games development
An ability to evaluate games from a commercial focus versus personal focus.
SWEDEN: EXECUTIVE CREATIVE PRODUCER: TO £90K + BONUS + RELOCATION + BENEFITS
This is only for the purely super talented and those who have made the right choices and worked on top notch product. This requirement needs someone to hit the ground running.
Design background ideal
Console and PC
Developing new IP
4 projects presently running in studio
All major titles
You would be working on 1-2 projects
Must have AAA background.
Primary responsibilities
Lead the X project from the Concept phase, to Launch and on through to Post-Ship support.
Manage development to maintain state of the art gameplay in current and future interactive experience design and development.
Responsible for the vision of the project, which will result in a high quality, commercially successful product.
Will ensure that his/her team members, primarily the Sr. Development Director, have a solid schedule and deliver a quality project on time and within the budget.
Work closely with the Sr. Development Director, Lead Designers and Line Producers as they are direct reports.
Directly responsible for adhering to and administering all company policies and procedures.
Perform any other duties as assigned by manager with accountability and responsibility defined prior to the commencement of these duties.
Other responsibilities
Work closely with Publishing partners to achieve overall goals.
Work closely with the Franchises Director and Creative Director to ensure that the product fits within the Franchise vision and meets the business goals.
Be a Production discipline leader within the Studio, to include hiring, training and mentoring quality production staff.
Goal Achievement
Deliver a product that:
Sells over 2M units.
Achieves a 90+ Metacritic Score
Generates over $23M in additional revenue in addition to the products sku sales.
Ships on time.
Requirements profile
Education
Preferably some kind of University degree/diploma.
Experience
A long experience from the Gaming industry as a designer. Experience from working in and perhaps even leading bigger AAA productions.
Experience of driving a project from day 1 through final, delivered on time and within budget limitations.
STUDIO TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Post ID LM28
Post Studio Technical Director
Grade 10-11
Salary range DOE
Permanent/Fixed-term/Contractor/Consultant Permanent
Studio London
Date when candidate needs to be in post When possible
Outline of Duties
The Studio Technical Director provides technical direction, strategy and guidance to the studio head and the studios teams.
The studio TD is actively involved in building strong development programming teams, taking direct responsibility for mentoring and recruitment. They are also responsible for establishing the processes and best practises for the studios technical teams, as well as overseeing technical plans and designs at both product (i.e. game) and studio-wide technology (i.e. engine architecture) levels.
Additionally, the Studio TD acts in an internal quality role: at both a technical and product level and at all stages of product development.
Specific experience and skills required Must be industry experienced. Salary is dependant on position and experience.
DIRCTOR OF SHARED TECHNOLOGY
Director of Shared Technology
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Shared Technology to join a dynamic and experienced team in the Newcastle Studio.
Each of the Sharing Producers has a dotted line report to the Director of Shared Development. Maintain close communication with each sharing producer so that you are always up to date on the status of each shared system within each project at every studio.
Work with each studio to incorporate their dependencies on shared systems into their project's development schedule. Should shared systems slip, ensure that each dependent project has the correct information to adjust their plans and work with them to help them do this. Teams have three main mechanisms for solving schedule conflicts: adding more resources to help the schedule, moving the needed date in their schedule, or reducing the requirements. The Director of Shared Development will help negotiating between the teams to make the schedules work out and ensure all involved parties are aware of any change in development.
Monitor all shared systems and look for slippage or feature reduction that will impact other projects. Report these back to the Sharing Producers and to the CTO, VP of Worldwide Studios and the Studio Heads.
Provide a weekly report to the Sharing Producers, CTO, VP of Worldwide Studios and the Studio Heads, succinctly updating the status of each shared system,
Provide the necessary information (documentation, schedules, etc
) for the Technical Steering committee to identify additional opportunities for shared systems between each studio, and after performing due-diligence, share if appropriate.
By working with the Sharing Producers, prioritize the shared systems and communicate this to the game teams, CTO, VP of Worldwide Studios and the Studio Heads so they can plan around these priorities.
Work with CTG to help them ensure that all documentation for each shared system is maintained and up to date.
Assist the game teams producing new shared systems in there creation of specification and feature requirements documentation. Help to ensure that this is communicated to all teams so that their feedback can be incorporated into the new system.
LONDON: HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT: £80K+
Excellent opportunity to work for publisher and developer based in London town. It will be running and managing all aspects of development. There will be an on-going quest for acquisition, enhancement and expansion for this company. It is seeking a go getting individual who has excelled at a high level previously. You must have had a similar role before within the games industry as they need someone to hit the ground running. URGENT.
GERMANY: SENIOR DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: £NEG
AAA titles for PS3, PS2, Wii and 360, based in Germany. You do not have to speak German as the studio and publisher are English speaking. They require a Senior Development Director to manage the production of high profile titles and franchises. This is a hands-on position requiring the successful candidate to manage large teams and processes and to lead by example. This position also requires significant coordination with other department heads as well as external partners. The company has an overriding commitment to the highest standards of quality in all areas of development and the game play experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage multiple projects from inception to ship.
Schedule planning for each phase of development, including budget and continual risk-assessment reporting.
Mentoring and training of Leads, Project Manager / Assistant Project Manager.
Work with studio executives and department leads for continual process improvement.
Directly responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures.
Safeguard company assets including source code, art work, tools, game design information and technical know how.
Additional tasks in the area of a Senior Development Director.
Report to Executive Management.
Requirements:
Development Director / Principle Project Manager on a minimum of 4 shipped titles on a major platform.
+6 years of gaming industry experience.
Demonstrated ability to be proactive and self motivated, work without direct supervision, and present the work of the team and the project in a professional manner.
Capable of balancing a projects creative and visual requirements within schedule, budget and staff limitations.
Demonstrated ability to integrate the creative and technical design processes while ensuring that high production values are never compromised.
Adopt existing development processes and look for improvements.
Balance impacts of deadlines and resources against quality requirements of a title and quality of life for staff.
Excellent understanding of:
Traditional development models as well as Agile, i.e. Scrum.
Strategic allocation of resources for maximum effect.
Pre-production and how, when done effectively, it eliminates problems later on in the production cycle.
Console and PC development processes.
Potential impact of production-phase change requests on quality, stability, and schedule.
The financial realities of software development.
Design process / methodology and how it is integrated into game production.
How to maintain consistent, valuable improvements across multiple iterations of products within a franchise.
Project management across multiple platforms, titles and franchises.
State-of-the-art game development tools and methods.
NEW YORK/USA: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: $DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE
This worldwide known AAA developer for next gen to include Wii and Xbox360 need an experienced Executive Producer. It will be working on original IP and these are all action titles. They are so well known it is phenomenal. Staff turnover is very low as and this is due to their on-going commitment to staff progression and career growth. Ideally you will already have a visa/right to work in USA, you will need to be a completely exceptional candidate to get a visa you will need AAA all the way.
Right hand Man/Woman - MIDLANDS: SENIOR PRODUCER: TO £50K
This mainstream publisher needs a right hand man/woman for the director. It will be driving a team of 3 guys or girls. They are seeking someone who can see the bigger picture and proactively drive the rest of the team.
It will be working on a range of titles. Lots of DS and Wii is new area of focus. The director would like to spend more time beating the marketing guys and less time overseeing the development liaison team here, so this vacancy would now ideally suit someone more senior, who can take up the responsibilities running the team internally. This would require them to combine a more proactive approach with a good chunk of experience problem with this is finding someone who fulfills those criteria and also has a can do attitude.
**GERMANY: STUDIO DIRECTOR: TO £70K EXLUSIVELY TO CHANGE**
Do you want to be 2nd in command? Reporting to the board for AAA developer? AAA titles for PS3, PS2, Wii and 360, based in Germany. You do not have to speak German as the studio and publisher are English speaking.
Report into the board, stating risks, issues and translate these to the board and suggest solutions. Meet for weekly risk analysis and who is hiring. You may come from a non games software development process. People management is the key strategy here. You will be mentoring more junior producers, utilizing project management techniques and managing large scale budgets. Handling multiple games on multiple platforms. A hugely operational role. Apply now!
*** AAA Console Gaming SOUTH EAST: SENIOR PRODUCER: £60k
Were looking for an experienced producer to contribute to all games we make by managing our cross-project teams and supporting the production teams with expert interventions at times of need. This is a flexible role with a core set of responsibilities plus a number of choices of other areas to take on, providing an opportunity to carve out a job that exactly suits your skills and abilities. You would be reporting to the Studio Director and be part of the core management team of the studio.
Core Responsibilities:
Scheduling and managing the cross project animation team
Planning and managing mocap shoots
Scheduling and managing the audio team
Planning and managing VO recording
Scheduling and managing the tools team
Other areas to potentially take on:
Developing & planning a coherent tools strategy for the studio
Developing the studio's project management processes
Training and development for all production staff
Troubleshooting production team problems
Strategic planning and allocation of staff projects
This role is as big as you want to make it. It would suit an experienced senior Producer with a large number of successful projects under their belt, who wants to contribute to a whole Studios output,
***LEAMINGTON SPA: DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: £50-80K
Reporting to the Studio Manager the Development Manager has overall responsibility for the products production, ensuring that the product is delivered on time, within budget, meeting quality specifications. The role involves planning, organising and resourcing the project and managing a team of 30+ people. The Development Manager will be the Product Owners point of contact for all production-related queries and is responsible for keeping the Product Owner informed of all areas of the product. The role requires someone who is able to undertake production tasks of high difficulty with minimal direct supervision. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and is expected to demonstrate strong leadership, planning and organisation, decision-making and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Working with the PO and Studio Manager to deliver a high-quality product on time and to budget specification.
Undertaking, planning, organising and resourcing the product.
Ability to seek out and assimilate information, build plans, understand impediments and identify solutions
Development and on-going monitoring of the organisation, execution and control of project activities.
Maintain effective communications with team members, PO and upper management throughout the duration of the project, and manage the team leads of sub-areas of the project.
Create Milestone documents, and prepare, coordinate and submit regular milestone deliverables to senior management and externals.
Develop and clearly communicate project goals and expectations to the team leads and team through frequent performance and progress feedback.
Practice team development through effective open communication, reinforcing the professional growth of the team members, and establishing clearly defined goals and program objectives.
Ensure the team follows as directed by assigning tasks and deadlines to team leads, and that all staff understand schedule, deadlines, task (whats to be achieved), leaving no ambiguity.
Follow up with team leads on a regular basis monitoring progress and performance.
Assimilate information to enable key decision-making and information dissemination to the team.
Track project and at any time be prepared to report on project to senior management, and proactively reporting if not on target.
Ensure that new team members (both new employees and project transfers) are made welcome and are successfully integrated into the team.
Manage interpersonal conflict effectively using tact and diplomacy.
Responsible for the productivity and organization of entire team, including their physical and psychological well-being.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will:
Demonstrate exceptional leadership in project management, evangelist, and enforcer of best practice
Be a proven motivator and team leader, with the ability to drive teams forward while maintaining strong morale, focus and efficiency
Show an eye for detail and have proven organizational skills.
Demonstrate excellent written, verbal and aural communication skills;
Demonstrate excellent technical awareness and skills, including competent working knowledge of MS Project and Excel, which are essential for planning and tracking of the project in addition to the ability to understand technological issues.
Have the ability to anticipate problem areas and initiate appropriate and decisive corrective action.
Be able to balance technical solutions with time, cost and human factors; and to devote the necessary time to planning, directing and controlling team activities.
Have proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to track overall budget and spending to ensure control of development costs
Skills and Experience
Has extensive practical project management experience, managing budget and spending to ensure control of development costs.
Has held responsibility in the delivery of AAA product titles over long (2+ years) / short production cycles.
Managed development teams of 30+ people.
Has knowledge, understanding and experience of Scrum or other Agile project management methodologies
An awareness of the Studios tools and techniques would be an advantage.
A good knowledge of multi-platform Racing genre computer game products.
Knowledge of technical restrictions and specifications for consoles and machines used in game development.
Experience of working with multiple stakeholders (internal and external) with multiple goals.
231PM: MANCHESTER: PRODUCTION MANAGER (ONLINE): £35,000 - £40,000 + BONUS + HEALTH +
This is the perfect opportunity to work on a very high profile title. It is all action. This eagerly anticipated title will be available on console as well as online formats. That is where you come into play online.
If you have managed a team of 6 for an online project and have technical knowledge of networking and server development you are perfect. If you are from a non games or games technical background with extensive networking knowledge and experience this could be the move you are waiting for although you must have some team management experience.
Responsibilities
Schedule and track the development team.
Create weekly reports for the management team.
Proactively monitor development risks and action mitigations.
Suggest, build and maintain project management systems to ensure the project runs smoothly.
Liaise and track deliveries of outsourced project assets.
Head up daily production meetings and track team action items.
Skills and Experience
- Ideal if Server/client experience and have done programming on server/IT networking.
In depth knowledge of project management methodologies including Prince 2, scrum / agile development.
Able to demonstrate clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
A proven track record of managing successful large scale Next Gen teams
Proficient in software packages such as MS Project / Project Server, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Strong problem solving abilities
Excellent organisational skills and working methodology
Experience with creating project budgets to meet objectives
Technical knowledge of on-line systems is an advantage
Executive Producer
Due to recently acquired business a well known integrated agency is presenting a fantastic opportunity to an experienced executive producer and the chance to work with some well known brands. After four successful pitches our client is looking for a producer to come in to work on these new accounts.
Our client is looking for a team manager willing to push themselves and the team to achieve the company goals. The successful candidate will be immersed in creative digital media and will have experience working on major creative digital campaigns with proven results of delivering projects on time and on budget. Theyre effectively using Web 2.0 technologies to help drive business performance.
As an executive producer a fundamental part of your role is to ensure the smooth running of a creative digital project through the agency ensuring time lines, budgets and quality of work are all of an acceptable standard. Exceptional communication skills are required to deal with other departmental heads. Managing expectations and the ability to never over promise and under deliver will be key to moving the agency from 50 to 100 people and give you the opportunity to progress yourself and your team into a more senior capacity within the agency.
Salary will depend on experience
BRIGHTON: SENIOR PRODUCER: £NEG
Exciting operation forming a AAA studio on the south coast to focus on MMO and online games. They need experienced people who not only want to make great games but who want to make our Studio a great place to work somewhere that inspires innovation and originality.
You will have the opportunity to be in at the beginning of this exciting new venture and will make a key contribution in determining what we do and how we do it. Our plans are ambitious.
Responsibilities:
Project manage and co-ordinate activities through all stages of game development
Liaise with Intermediary and Executive teams to ascertain development timelines and critical dependencies
Schedule all elements of development activity to deliver to required deadlines
Employ a range of project management tools and techniques to keep work on track and build contingency plans
Manage a team, enabling high performance and developing capability
Engender a positive, fun work environment
Experience & Capabilities:
3+ years experience in a similar role in the games industry
At least 2 years in a team leadership role
2+ shipped titles
Knowledge of the online gaming industry and MMOs
Strong communication skills and the flexibility to adapt style and approach to meet different needs and situations
Confident and assertive able to influence others who do not report directly
Project Management tools and techniques
Senior Producer
We, one of the leading recruiters in the gaming industry are looking for recruiting for gaming legends, who are one of the largest independent game developers and who needs an Senior Producer in Sweden
Online producer, working with the online parts of a triple platform game, 360, PS3 and PC. Senior profile with focused on project management rather than design.
Essentials:
- Developing new IP
- 4 projects presently running in studio
- All major titles
- You would be working on 1-2 projects
- Must have AAA background.
Primary responsibilities:
Lead the X project from the Concept phase, to Launch and on through to Post-Ship support.
Manage development to maintain state of the art gameplay in current and future interactive experience design and development.
Responsible for the vision of the project, which will result in a high quality, commercially successful product.
Will ensure that his/her team members, have a solid schedule and deliver a quality project on time and within the budget.
Directly responsible for adhering to and administering all company policies and procedures.
Perform any other duties as assigned by manager with accountability and responsibility defined prior to the commencement of these duties.
Qualifications
Minimum three years
Agile methods such as Scrum.
University degree or equivalent
Training in project management.
English is required
Swedish advantage but not necessary.
If you would know someone in this area please let us know or-
We have other producer roles available also on our website www.change-job.com
Development director
922DD DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 35-55K BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON (09/04/08)
Development Director
Required to join the team the rising star of music and party game development, based in Brighton.
Reporting to the Studio Head, the Development Director will be a key member of the senior management team and will share responsibility for 5+ projects and management of 100+ staff.
Working with Executive Producers and other senior management to fulfill our studio strategy, they will also be responsible for:
developing and implementing studio wide production process
supporting Executive Producers
deployment of staff, within the studio and with outsource partners
sign-off responsibility of key project milestones
liaison with clients.
Skills (Essential)
excellent communication, both verbal and written
autonomous / high initiative work style
effective management style
excellent organisation and time management
excellent project management skills
some specific knowledge of games development
Skills (Desirable)
experience with Agile development methodologies, particularly SCRUM
experience developing project management policy within a development company
recruitment and staff development skills
financial management skills
some specific knowledge of games development
passion for casual videogame market
Were looking for a proven successful manager, ideally from the videogame industry but otherwise from comparable creative/software industries, able to use their own initiative and insight to develop policies; and their management and communication skills to see those polices through to effective implementation. A driven, conscientious and quality-sensitive individual to join a senior management team looking to innovate.
Salary - £35k to £50k (role adaptable to experience of candidate). Other benefits include membership of senior management bonus scheme.
Senior Producer
111 SP - NEWCASTLE SENIOR PRODUCER UP TO £60K
A company in Newcastle is looking for an experienced Senior Producer to ensure the on time and on budget creation of high quality licensed software entertainment products. The Sr. Producer will monitor, coordinate, and drive all aspects of the development process including testing, marketing, sales, legal issues, localization issues, and project scheduling/tracking.
The Sr. Producer will:
Work with studio management and department leads to establish and maintain the games vision, feature set, scope, staffing plan, schedule and budget.
A natural leader: people believe in what you lay out, listen to the direction you give them, and are willing to follow you. You are ready and willing to lead the charge.
Interested in being in the trenches, involved with day to day decisions, while also being able to maintain a strong high-level vision.
Ability to lay out the overall development plan for a game, providing input for the design of games and nurturing the project from concept to implementation to ship.
Ability to take broad direction from studio and company senior management.
Manage day to day development issues, attempting to predict and avoid problems, while being prepared to troubleshoot and provide conflict resolution as needed.
Manage project budgets, balancing game features with resources and timeline.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of video game market trends and customer requirements in the US and Europe.
Work with QA Manager to review testing documentation and overall quality assurance process.
Participate in product demonstrations and press interviews as needed.
The ideal candidate will have produced at least 10 game titles from inception to shipping, including 4 titles which have shipped over 1 million units. He/she will have excellent interpersonal skills. He/she will be able to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Foreign travel will be required;
Internal Producer
923PROD: SHEFFIELD: INTERNAL PRODUCER: £42-55K SHEFFIELD SM1
Mega games studio developing next gen consoles using unreal3.
Responsibilities include:
* Working directly with the team to make great games
* Man-management of a multi-disciplined team and project (20+ staff)
* Producing and maintaining project documents including: schedule, risk analysis, issue tracking, milestone and deliverables
* Liaising with project sponsors and development partners including outsourcing
* Day-to-day management of risks arising in the development
* Driving the project to low risk, high quality, on time, on budget production
* Platforms include: X360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
General project management skills (scheduling, risk management etc)
Must be passionate about games development and getting things done
Highly diligent and excellent attention to details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leadership & motivational management
Committed to taking responsibility for their project
Exceptional organisational skills
Extensive MS Project experience
Experience must haves:
* Managed multiple projects (10+ staff) through entire life cycle
* Multiple years successful games development experience
* Multiple shipped, recent titles
Preferred
Agile Development (Scrum)
Prince 2 / PMBOK
Valid Project Management experience is *essential* to this role.
Project Manager
922PROD: BRIGHTON: PROJECT MANAGER: £35-45K + FLEXI + 20-25 DAYS HOLIDAY
Leading developer of music and party games in the UK, with many renowned titles under their belt. They also have original titles in development
Reporting into the Development Director, the producer will be responsible for Scheduling, maintaining risk logs & project documentation, project quality control, ensuring effective inter-discipline communications.
Familiar with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
Previous shipped title experience required.
Strong project management skills.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Existing knowledge of production process preferably with console focus
Producer
921PROD: LONDON: PRODUCER: £35-45K
Wii development for this technology focused and highly esteemed studio in central London. You will be reporting into the Development Director, the producer will be responsible for Scheduling, maintaining risk logs & project documentation, project quality control, ensuring effective inter-discipline communications.
You must be:
Familiar with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
Previous shipped title experience required.
Strong project management skills.
Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
Existing knowledge of production process preferably with console focus
Senior Producer/ Internal Producer/ Art Producer
903PROD: BATH: SENIOR PRODUCER/PRODUCER/ART PRODUCER/INTERNAL PRODUCER: £35-45K,
A relaxed, friendly working environment, competitive salary, bonuses, profit share scheme, private health insurance, life assurance, company pension scheme and at least 21 days holiday. What more could anyone want to work in this picturesque location. Although pretty there is certainly a lot of nightlife in this area too. This is the opportunity to work on a great project in a great location it will be working on all action titles for all the latest next generation consoles. This is a highly regarded organisation.
Experience
Must have at least one published PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360 project.
Requirements:
Must have worked on at least one published title as an internal producer.
Business Management (or similar) degree.
Good command of English language.
MS Project experience.
An interest in computer games.
The job will include project management, team management, game localization and liaising with the publisher.
External Producer
788PROD: SLOVAKIA: EXTERNAL PRODUCER: 60K EUROES = £45K + RELOCATION+28 DAYS HOLIDAY,
Great opportunity to work for go-getting publisher based in Germany. The role will be based in Germany although as this is an international studio German is NOT required.
In this international, English speaking team we work on a Next Generation production based on Unreal Engine 3 and look for an internal Producer to support the last 12 month of the running production cycle as well as the parallel start of a new Preproduction.
The candidate would have to be willing to move to Bratislava/Slovakia whereas it is also possible to live in Vienna which is only an hour away.
We would like to see the following essential points covered:
- Proven track record of finished projects
- Proven scheduling ability
- Proven console experience (preferably PS2/X-box minimum)
- Ability to improve the team performance by introducing industry best practices where applicable
- Good man-management skills.
Senior Producer
777SP: LONDON: SENIOR PRODUCER: £46K + BONUS + 25 DAYS HOLIDAY + MEDICAL + LIFE
You will be working on a external and internal basis and overseeing a variety of projects. You will be the directors right hand man.
Well established developer and publisher require an experienced external producer for exciting titles. It will be working on: Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, PS2, DS, and PC. Responsible for the design, planning and tracking of a key title. This will require high-levels of creativity and project management to succeed.
The driving force behind one key title. The keeper of the vision for this title.
Work with the development team to create the project development plans and budgets.
Track and control the project development plan, schedules and budgets.
Negotiate contracts with developers, outsourcers and service providers.
Identify risk areas, resource deficiencies and requirements of the projects.
Prepare concept submission documents for platform holders, such as Sony and Microsoft.
Assist the development team with design documentation and tuning gameplay.
Assist the QA Manager with code submissions.
Oversee the localisation of titles.
Manage external resources including art outsourcing, video editing, audio recording and audio editing.
Gather and select marketing materials from the development team.
Assist the QA manager and QA leads in the development of test plans.
Assist in the assessment of new products.
Travel to visit developer (anywhere in Europe).
Must be educated to at least A-level standard.
Relevant Degree is desirable.
MBA would be considered very desirable.
Minimum of 5 years industry experience in a relevant development role.
Must have considerable experience of working within a development team, preferably at the producer level.
Presentation of game concepts to the board.
Team player evidence of working in a team.
Excellent communication skills.
Keen gamer!
In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following programming, art, design or QA.
Production coordinator
717PC: BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE,
Spanking developer in hot Australia working on AAA next generation consoles requires a Production Coordinator.
In this integral role, you will be assisting the Senior Producer and development team in following development tasks through to completion. You are super organized, energetic, fantastic at multi-tasking, have excellent people and communication skills and are familiar with game products, technologies and procedures.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist the Senior Producer and Creative Director with asset management.
Fulfill publisher requests for documentation, resources, etc
Assist in coordinating internal and external resources to aid in meeting production schedules.
Assist in coordinating documentation and tracking editing processes.
Administrative support of the team.
Required:
Experience with basic PC applications and in particular, proficiency in MS Office
Prior experience in games in a role such as testing is desirable
Completion of university degree in a relevant field is desirable.
Preferences:
Strong time management and organizational skills
A love of administrative tasks with excellent attention to detail
Effective communication skills with employees at all levels
An ability to juggle multiple tasks and keep your cool
A can-do and very positive attitude
A strong commitment to being a team player yet able to work autonomously and pro-actively
Huge amounts of flexibility and adaptability.
Project Manager/ Producer
NO YY Producer / Projectmanager Munich Germany between 30 (Junior) to 40-50 (middle) and (senior) 60-70k
The company was formed by an Austrian entrepreneur in 1994 during the huge global growth of interactive software. Proudly unique in the market, the company publishes and distributes software for a range of formats including PC, PSP, PS2, DS and Wii as well as future platforms and consumer electronics devices. They differentiate tehmselves by offering value-added services to its business partners including full software publishing, marketing and PR management through a highly experienced team. Publisher relationships with the likes of Square Enix, Sony Online Entertainment, Blackbean Games, Paradox and GSC in games sit alongside Nero, Kaspersky, Mr Site and Onspeed in software.
In 2006, they were appointed by Nintendo as its preferred distribution partner and in 2007 was presented the MCV Distribution Team of the Year at the Industry Excellence Awards.
Comprised of industry veterans with a shared passion for creating fun, innovative products, Currently we are looking for talented people who share our strong commitment towards excellence as we created new opportunities in our internal studios in Munich and Vienna.
Establishing completely new brands and product lines, this is one of the most promising roles in a growing and prospering industry. Candidates from other entertainment areas are welcome - TV, film, edutainment software or music industry backgrounds can be a benefit.
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Producer
Position Summary
The Producer manages the development process of a variety of developments across all platforms and genres. He/She will be responsible for defining the scope and budget for games, identifying the appropriate internal/external resources to create the game, coordinating the production process and filling in all other gaps to ensure the project will be developed in time, budget and quality. The Producer will work closely with clients, service providers, artists, sound designers, testers and all other members of the production teams.
Position Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update project schedules to reflect current project realities
- Identify and isolate issues within the project before and put in place risk management strategies
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with project deadlines
- Provide quality feedback, including evaluations of content and suggestions for improvement
- Undertake research, including competitive analysis
- Coordinate with team leads and goal-based strike teams to triage, prioritize, and delegate project tasks
- Facilitate communication and cooperation in the project team
- Report daily to the Executive Producer and work closely with all members of the project team such as Product Manager and QA Lead
- Integrate external feedback and test reports in the internal production process
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Identify improvements in development process
- Evaluate new ideas and product visions
- Verify specified product goals
- Devise and establish development and company processes that nurture, challenge, and grow the team to reach their highest potential.
- Work with leads and stakeholders to build a quality-focused, cost-aware project plan (budget, milestones, headcount, schedule)
Position Qualifications/Requirements
- Wide range or scope of experience or interest in entertainment productions across all platforms
- Self motivated with superb work ethic and a desire to make world class games
- Ability to take direction and effective listening skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and isolate faults, sometimes within severe time constraints
- Sharp attention to detail, highly analytical
- Willingness and ability to remain focused in a driven, high pressure, team-oriented environment
- Experience managing a project budget
- Fluency in English
Technical Requirements
- Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in CS or similar
- Experience in risk analysis and mitigation
- Experience with scheduling tools
Soft-Skill Requirements
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Willingness to be flexible with hours when working with resources on the other side of the world
607 Project Director
607 PD PROJECT DIRECTOR ARCADE
Attractive salary, benefits and a great career opportunity.
As a Project Director you will be responsible for the efficient running of one to two game development teams. It will be your responsibility to ensure that the game is completed on time, within budget and to a high quality.
You will oversee the Technical, Art and Design Leads who govern the respective areas of the team.
Additional qualities specific to this role include:
To deliver the game/s on time, within budget and to a high quality
Primary point of contact for the publisher
Create and maintain appropriate project plan/s
Defining project manpower and equipment requirements
Generating milestones and specific milestone deliverables for the contract/s
Establishing the processes through which the game will be developed
Delegation and prioritisation of tasks
Monitoring day-to-day running of the project, identifying and solving production problems
Ensure a realistic game scope
Oversee the Technical, Art and Design Leads for the project/s
Report effectively to Senior Management
Running team meetings and ensuring good communication
Primary representative in management meetings
Coordinating internal/external recruitment for team vacancies in conjunction with the recruitment department
Review/appraise staff and deal with general performance management of the team
Delivery of milestones
Fully understand and fulfill the terms and conditions of the relevant contracts for the games
Liase with Marketing Manager and the publisher's PR & marketing operations to provide necessary materials
Directly reporting to:
Development Director and Arcade Director (whilst working on "live" projects with monthly milestones)
Arcade Director (whilst in between "live" projects and assisting with pitches)
Levels of Authority:
Entertainment of selected contractors when necessary up to current expensive limits
Entertainment of publishers as necessary up to the current expensive limits
Producer Germany
NO YY Producer / Projectmanager , Munich Germany between 30 (Junior) to 40-50 (middle) and (senior) 60-70k
Koch Media was formed by the Austrian entrepreneur Franz Koch and Klemens Kundratitz in 1994 during the huge global growth of interactive software. The parent, Koch group itself, has had market leading companies in music, media manufacturing, books and DVD since 1976.
Proudly unique in the market, Koch Media publishes and distributes software for a range of formats including PC, PSP, PS2, DS and Wii as well as future platforms and consumer electronics devices. Koch Media differentiates itself by offering value-added services to its business partners including full software publishing, marketing and PR management through a highly experienced team. Publisher relationships with the likes of Square Enix, Sony Online Entertainment, Blackbean Games, Paradox and GSC in games sit alongside Nero, Kaspersky, Mr Site and Onspeed in software.
Koch Medias own publishing operations include Deep Silver games and Europress which develops and publishes games for a younger audience. In 2006, Koch was appointed by Nintendo as its preferred distribution partner and in 2007 was presented the MCV Distribution Team of the Year at the Industry Excellence Awards.
Comprised of industry veterans with a shared passion for creating fun, innovative products, Koch Media is developing original and licensed properties for the next generation of interactive entertainment. We believe that everyone plays a significant role in the process of developing products, meaning all team members contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the project.
Currently we are looking for talented people who share our strong commitment towards excellence as we created new opportunities in our internal studios in Munich and Vienna.
Establishing completely new brands and product lines, this is one of the most promising roles in a growing and prospering industry. Candidates from other entertainment areas are welcome - TV, film, edutainment software or music industry backgrounds can be a benefit.
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Producer
Position Summary
The Producer manages the development process of a variety of developments across all platforms and genres. He/She will be responsible for defining the scope and budget for games, identifying the appropriate internal/external resources to create the game, coordinating the production process and filling in all other gaps to ensure the project will be developed in time, budget and quality. The Producer will work closely with clients, service providers, artists, sound designers, testers and all other members of the production teams.
Position Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update project schedules to reflect current project realities
- Identify and isolate issues within the project before and put in place risk management strategies
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with project deadlines
- Provide quality feedback, including evaluations of content and suggestions for improvement
- Undertake research, including competitive analysis
- Coordinate with team leads and goal-based strike teams to triage, prioritize, and delegate project tasks
- Facilitate communication and cooperation in the project team
- Report daily to the Executive Producer and work closely with all members of the project team such as Product Manager and QA Lead
- Integrate external feedback and test reports in the internal production process
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Identify improvements in development process
- Evaluate new ideas and product visions
- Verify specified product goals
- Devise and establish development and company processes that nurture, challenge, and grow the team to reach their highest potential.
- Work with leads and stakeholders to build a quality-focused, cost-aware project plan (budget, milestones, headcount, schedule)
Position Qualifications/Requirements
- Wide range or scope of experience or interest in entertainment productions across all platforms
- Self motivated with superb work ethic and a desire to make world class games
- Ability to take direction and effective listening skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and isolate faults, sometimes within severe time constraints
- Sharp attention to detail, highly analytical
- Willingness and ability to remain focused in a driven, high pressure, team-oriented environment
- Experience managing a project budget
- Fluency in English
Technical Requirements
- Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in CS or similar
- Experience in risk analysis and mitigation
- Experience with scheduling tools
Soft-Skill Requirements
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Willingness to be flexible with hours when working with resources on the other side of the world
Game producer
NO X : , LONDON 35 000 OR MORE IF SUITABLE CANDIDATE
Large / Story: Game Producer
We are currently seeking a producer to manage the production of a Virtual Greyhound Racing game. Building on our success with Virtual Horse Racing, this project will set new standards in the world of virtual racing. This is a unique opportunity to lead a small talented team in an unusual and exciting production.
As Producer, you will use your knowledge of 3D game pipelines and technologies to oversee the creative (art ) and technical development (programming) of the game. You will be responsible for managing the production team, developing and maintaining schedules and budgets and ensuring deadlines and milestones are met. In short you will be responsible for the timely delivery and final quality of the game.
Responsibilities
ά Define the game content, schedule and milestones in collaboration with the team
ά Manage the production, ensuring quality objectives and deadlines are met
ά Liaising with the client and third-party suppliers
ά Ensure tasks are best assigned to team members according to individual skills and experience as well as to the pipeline flow to achieve the most effective use of resources.
ά Nurture team motivation, foster and maintain positive working relationships both internally and with external organizations
ά Ensure the team is using the most appropriate tools and techniques.
ά Manage team meetings
ά Communicate project perspectives and requirements throughout the team and help them to deliver on objectives
Your skills and qualities
ά Excellent knowledge of 3D game production methodologies, pipelines and technical requirements
ά Experience developing and maintaining schedules and budgets
ά Able to balance production considerations of quality and creativity with resource, time and cost in decision-making
ά Leadership and communication skills to motivate and guide team individuals to produce their best work.
ά Excellent project management and organizational skills.
ά Very good attention to detail
ά Excellent written and verbal communication skills
ά Positive attitude and outlook
ά Must have a good sense of humor
ά No mean people need apply
We are currently seeking a producer to manage the production of a Virtual Greyhound Racing game. Building on our success with Virtual Horse Racing, this project will set new standards in the world of virtual racing. This is a unique opportunity to lead a small talented team in an unusual and exciting production.
As Producer, you will use your knowledge of 3D game pipelines and technologies to oversee the creative (art ) and technical development (programming) of the game. You will be responsible for managing the production team, developing and maintaining schedules and budgets and ensuring deadlines and milestones are met. In short you will be responsible for the timely delivery and final quality of the game.
795 Technical Project Manager
Technical Project Manager
Requirements:
A background in programming
Previous experience working with a team of software developers
Articulate in English, both written and spoken
Pluses:
C++ experience
SCRUM master experience
Experience in the game industry
Knowledge of bug tracking systems
Responsibilities:
Assist Lead R&D team with project management
Act as primary point of contact for R&D group for internal teams and external partners
Coordinate the bug assignment process
Drive improvements in visibility of R&D development progress, plans and documentation
Report to R&D Lead Programmer & R&D Graphics Lead Programmer
Director of Development
505 Director of Development Dundee
Salary depending on experience
This company is looking for a Director of Development to oversee development of all our their studios titles.
Responsibilities
Work with the Production teams to ensure the development schedule is as accurate and efficient as possible, that project teams meet / exceed milestones and objectives, and the ultimate products are delivered to the highest standard possible.
To constantly strive for keeping the development teams as productive as possible, identifying and implementing studio wide processes top achieve this.
Pro-active in identifying and resolving problems, assessing priorities, analyzing and managing risk and coordinating intra-company development efforts.
Develop and support project production staff faced with the issues of ambitious and high profile projects.
Education Preferred
Good BSc or equivalent in a relevant subject
Experience Required
At least 3 years experience in a Project Management / Senior Production / Senior Development role having been responsible for the full life cycle of development of more than one title simultaneously.
Knowledge/Skills Required
Strong communicator, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
Able to identify and initiate development process improvements.
Track record of delivering quality products.
Experience of running multiple sizeable games development teams.
Experienced Game PRoducer
Experienced Game Producer
We are looking for an experienced producer to work on a superlative next gen title. You will be responsible for ensuring all parts of the workforce work towards a shared goal while providing feedback to senior management. You will also ensure that we deliver our games on time, to high standard and on budget.
Skills & Experiernced
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
At least 2 years experience in the games industry
Strong understanding of project management methodologies
Excellent management abilities
Educated to degree level or higher
The ideal candidate will be self motivated, with an ability to multi-task in a pressurised environment. A passion for games is essential
Senior PRoducer
795 SENIOR PRODUCER FRANKFURT GERMANY
Requirements:
Has shipped at least one title as Lead Designer or Producer. Console a plus.
Previous hands on experience in the implementation of game play, game play systems, and level designs.(preferably level design) .
Excellent understanding of player expectations.
Superb writing skills.
Ability to work in a proactive and positive way with other department leads.
Articulate in English in both spoken and written formats.
Displays initiative and passion for creating high quality and engaging games.
Responsibilities:
Reports to the Creative Director and Development Director about all aspects of the project in order to execute the project's production while proactively pushing the quality bar and fun factor of the title.
Directly responsible for management and inspiration of the design team on a day to day basis.
Works closely with the Lead Designer in overseeing and managing the level design process and production pipeline from both an aesthetic and game play perspective.
Coordinate with all disciplines (management, art, programming, audio, and animation) to ensure the project's vision is stable and clear.
Problem solver.
Assist in any additional design documentation and in-game dialogue writing.
Has an expansive knowledge base of games of all genres and platforms.
Ability to contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development.
Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard.
Remains focused, motivated and effective on all tasks through completion.
Perform any other duties as assigned by Creative Director or Development Director with accountability and responsibility defined prior to the commencement of these duties.
Professional.
Senior Producer
115 SENIOR PRODUCER/CREATIVE PRODUCER
This client is looking for a Senior Producer/Creative Producer for future projects. As Senior Producer you are expected to have a deep knowledge about the games industry and extensive experience in game production. You are also expected to excel as a leader.
Job Description:
In this company you will be responsible for management of a full project together with a team of talented developers. You will be working as part of the project management team and communicate with the publisher on a daily basis.
Required Qualifications:
More than 3 published AAA titles with at least one on the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3
More than 5 years leadership experience in the games industry
More than 7 years of total industry experience
A passion for games and a good eye for current and future video gaming trends
Fluent in written and spoken English
Desired Qualifications:
Experience of working with external IPs is a strong extra merit
Experience of FPS and action games
Experience is working closely with publishers within the industry
Duration:
Full time probationary employment. The position should be entered during summer or fall 2008.
Salary:
Monthly, negotiable.
Senior Producer
444 SP SENIOR PRODUCER, NOTTINGHAM
We are currently hiring for a Game Director/Senior Producer to manage the reinvention of an established console franchise, backed by one of the worlds most respected publishers. This position will provide the selected candidate with the perfect opportunity to strengthen their reputation within the industry and further their career in games production.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of the development team, including ensuring that the game vision is well-communicated, and facilitating knowledge sharing between departments.
Definition of project scope and milestones; co-ordination of deliverables and budgets; and maintenance of standards.
Ongoing recognition and mitigation of risk factors.
Management of the client relationship.
Providing regular, prioritized status reports to senior management.
Liaising with the core tech team to ensure that the technology requirements of the title are being met in a timely fashion.
Motivating the team and providing guidance and support.
The ideal candidate is expected to have across-the-board production and project management experience of next-gen titles with online functionality, from planning through to delivery. The candidate should be personable, highly motivated, and should work well under pressure.
The ideal candidate will have worked in the games industry for at least 5 years and have experience on at least 2 published AAA titles.
This is a full-time position in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Germany Up to £80k DOE
One of the premier developers in the world is looking for an experienced Creative Director to support, enhance and bring to life the vision of multiple projects and franchises.
This is a studio level leadership position. The successful candidate should understand all areas of design and production as it relates to AAA titles on Next-Gen platforms.
The role of the Creative Director is to ensure high quality in the overall product or franchise, covering all areas of the discipline: game play, art, audio and design.
Job Responsibilities:
§ Define and support the creative vision for a franchise or multiple projects along with the appropriate directors and leads
§ Champion exceptionally high but achievable production values
§ Inspire, mentor and support production teams in the creation of a unified vision
§ Provide input, direction and mentoring support to creative and design leads
§ Enforce the creative vision throughout the development cycle
§ Work with studio executives and department leads for continual process improvement
§ Show a strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games
§ Contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
§ Takes initiative and is willing to expand own horizon
§ Present the work of the team and the project in a professional manner
§ Capable of balancing a project's creative and visual requirements within schedule and staff limitations
§ Demonstrated ability to integrate the creative and technical design processes while ensuring that high production values are never compromised
§ Balance impacts of deadlines and resources against quality requirements of a title and quality of life for staff
§ Experience with technology and pipelines
Potential impact of production-phase change requests on quality, stability and schedule
§ Reports to Executive Management
Full relocation etc will be provided.
SENIOR PRODUCER, WEST SUSSEX
Position Overview
To develop and manage a new project team and facilitate the delivery of AAA products.
Key Responsibilities:
o Managing project process and providing schedule data for publisher
o Ongoing risk management
o Communicating project status to senior management
o Helping maintain project vision
o Motivating team to fulfill project objectives
o Establishing and managing external contractors where necessary
o Helping leads with personnel management, mentoring and performance reviews.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
o Minimum 2:1 Degree with strong A level results or equivalent
o Minimum of one quality project delivered
o Experience of managing a large project team (20+)
o Strong programming background
o Must have experience of internal development as a producer
o Able to demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of project management methodologies
o Broad knowledge of games industry
o Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills
o Strong negotiation and people management skills
o Adept at building relationships both internally and with 3rd parties
o Ability to converse with all levels of management
o Good attention to detail
o Flexible and adaptable
o A passion for strategy games.
Technical Project Manager: Germany - urgent *
Requirements:
A background in programming
Previous experience working with a team of software developers
Articulate in English, both written and spoken
Pluses:
C++ experience
SCRUM master experience
Experience in the game industry
Knowledge of bug tracking systems
Responsibilities:
Assist Lead R&D team with project management
Act as primary point of contact for R&D group for internal teams and external partners
Coordinate the bug assignment process
Drive improvements in visibility of R&D development progress, plans and documentation
Report to R&D Lead Programmer & R&D Graphics Lead Programmer
SENIOR PRODUCER* HIT TITLE NEWCASTLE
This exceptional studio is looking for an experienced Senior Producer to ensure the on time and on budget creation of high quality licensed software entertainment products. The Sr. Producer will monitor, coordinate, and drive all aspects of the development process including testing, marketing, sales, legal issues, localization issues, and project scheduling/tracking.
The Sr. Producer will:
Work with studio management and department leads to establish and maintain the games vision, feature set, scope, staffing plan, schedule and budget.
Champion the game with the team to help maintain and drive energy, enthusiasm and urgency to the team.
Ensure that the project is delivered on time, that milestone goals are set and achieved, and that the team meets the ship date target.
A natural leader: people believe in what you lay out, listen to the direction you give them, and are willing to follow you. You are ready and willing to lead the charge.
With strong verbal and communication skills, you are able to talk easily with all departments about all aspects of the project and facilitate communication among all internal disciplines of the team.
Interested in being in the trenches, involved with day to day decisions, while also being able to maintain a strong high-level vision.
Ability to lay out the overall development plan for a game, providing input for the design of games and nurturing the project from concept to implementation to ship.
Intense creativity and a passion to innovate, going above and beyond existing game designs and advancing the medium.
Ability to take broad direction from studio and company senior management.
Manage day to day development issues, attempting to predict and avoid problems, while being prepared to troubleshoot and provide conflict resolution as needed.
Manage project budgets, balancing game features with resources and timeline.
Understand, refine, and monitor adherence to licensed brand equity and product vision.
Review and analyze all documents, task lists and interim builds from developers. Create and modify schedules as needed.
Review practicality of game design and technical design documents.
Review milestone deliveries to ensure quality and consistency with design and licensed brand.
Develop and maintain good relationships with platform manufacturers and IP licensors.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of video game market trends and customer requirements in the US and Europe.
Source highly talented external resources to supplement all aspects of internal development.
Provide mentorship for all of the production staff.
Work with QA Manager to review testing documentation and overall quality assurance process.
Participate in product demonstrations and press interviews as needed.
Travel and/or work at remote site as required.
The ideal candidate will have produced at least 10 game titles from inception to shipping, including 4 titles which have shipped over 1 million units. He/she will have excellent interpersonal skills. He/she will be able to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks. He/she will have relevant production & project management experience.
Foreign travel will be required; applicants must have a valid passport.
NEWCASTLE INTERNAL PROJECT MANGER/PRODUCER: £45-60K DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
I am looking for a Senior Producer/Project Manager - It would be working on a triple AAA driving games title for next gen platforms. Leadership and project management skills would be key.
Experience managing large teams
Executive Producer
Next gen focused studio with a strong financial security and AAA games needs an executive Producer.
Responsibilities:
Support the creative vision for a franchise or multiple projects along with the appropriate producers, directors and leads.
Supervises the projects creative development to maintain its focus areas and vision of the game.
Create new game concepts that align with the vision and business objectives.
Oversee creation of detailed game requirements and design documents.
Provide leadership and direction to Producers and act as a mentor.
Design, coordinate and oversee the evaluation of competitive products and the inspiration this process provides.
Upon request from the company, attend trade shows and press events to represent the products and / or company.
Additional tasks in the area of a Senior Producer.
Work with studio executives and department leads for continual process improvement.
Actively participate in team working on project by making recommendations on how to improve product quality as well as group productivity.
Provide input to department project status meetings.
Coordinate with other studio groups including art and production to achieve project objectives.
Ability to communicate in English. Established interpersonal and organizational skills. Must work well in a team oriented environment
Takes initiative and is willing to expand own horizon
Show a strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games.
Ability to contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
Willing to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks
Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
Remains focused, motivated and effective on all tasks through completion.
Good communication and writing skills and create documentation where required.
Perform any other duties as assigned by Executive Management with accountability and responsibility defined prior to the commencement of these duties.
The safeguarding of the companys assets including source code, art work, tools, technical know-how.
Demonstrates a desire to learn and grow professionally.
Report to Executive Management.
Requirements:
Previous experience in a producer role.
Has shipped multiple AAA titles.
Possess a strong background in game design
Proven ability to produce high quality, top selling games
Ability to support and drive the creative vision across multiple projects
Creation of detailed product requirements and design documents
Pluses:
Familiar with Agile Development
Exceptional analytical and creative problem solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills; polished professional; communicates with impact
Able to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities
Is flexible and agile ability to adapt quickly and be effective in new situations
Possesses passion, energy, enthusiasm to drive results; action oriented
Views challenges as opportunities; tenacious and focused. Role model a positive attitude and a strong, committed work ethic.
Producer
As Producer you are responsible for the overall strategy and vision for the development of the game. You sit at the head of a team to ensure a AAA product is shipped, on time, within budget, and of course with a motivated team & streamlined organization!
Responsibilities include:
In collaboration with the creative director:
-Leads the development and validation of the content of the main deliverables (FPP, E3 demo, alpha, etc.)
-Takes part in the development of the vision for games and has it approved by the senior producer, executives, and editorial group
-Takes part in the development of the main features of games
-In collaboration with the pipeline technical director, makes technological decisions affecting the game
Establish a projects scope and milestones
-Develops and proposes a project scope to the senior producer
-Establishes important dates for the achievement of milestones for the project as a whole and has them approved by the senior producer
-Shares the project plan with the team
-Makes sure the team meets deadlines for deliverables
-Studies analyses proposed by the coordinator and identifies risks
-Proposes a viable and optimal recovery plan to obtain objectives
-Ensures changes in scope and dates are approved by the senior producer
Establish the budget and ensure the projects profitability
-Establishes the operating budget for the project as a whole and has it approved by the senior producer
-Monitors project expenditures on an ongoing basis
-Proposes changes to the budget to the senior producer when required
Ensure the optimal organization of the teams work
-In collaboration with the associate producer and core team, establishes the work methods and processes to be implemented
-Ensures that the core teams roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
-Defines the optimal team structure for achieving objectives at each phase of production.
Selection and management of associate producers, creative director and core team
-Takes part in decisions regarding hiring & promotions within the team
-Responsible for the development of team members
-Conducts performance evaluations on direct reports and performs salary reviews for team members
-Completes the information needed prior to payment of bonuses and profit bonuses and proposes outstanding team and/or individual recognition
Qualifications
-Experience shipping at least one online game as Producer.
-Has lived through a complete production from start to finish, with a good understanding of the finaling and submission process.
-Good understanding of the various skill sets needed to create a game and what each profession should focus on during a given phase of development. Demonstrates a real passion for playing games, with thorough knowledge of competitive products and companies.
-Strong project management and organizational skills with previous management responsibilities.
-The ability to develop strong working relationships with internal partners (central groups, QA etc.).
-Strong presentation skills.
-A good understanding of budget management.
-A good understanding of legal and licensing requirements.
-Flexible approach to travel.
PRODUCER - PARIS - SALARY NEG
As Producer you are responsible for the overall strategy and vision for the development of the game. You sit at the head of a team to ensure a AAA product is shipped, on time, within budget, and of course with a motivated team & streamlined organization!
Responsibilities include:
*In collaboration with the creative director:
-Leads the development and validation of the content of the main deliverables (FPP, E3 demo, alpha, etc.)
-Takes part in the development of the vision for games and has it approved by the Executive Producer, Studio Executives, and Editorial Group
-Takes part in the development of the main features of games
-In collaboration with the pipeline technical director, makes technological decisions affecting the game
*Establish a projects scope and milestones
-Develops and proposes a project scope to the Executive producer
-Establishes important dates for the achievement of milestones for the project as a whole and has them approved by the Executive producer
-Shares the project plan with the team
-Makes sure the team meets deadlines for deliverables
-Studies analyses proposed by the coordinator and identifies risks
-Proposes a viable and optimal recovery plan to obtain objectives
-Ensures changes in scope and dates are approved by the senior producer
*Establish the budget and ensure the projects profitability
-Establishes the operating budget for the project as a whole and has it approved by the senior producer
-Monitors project expenditures on an ongoing basis
-Proposes changes to the budget to the senior producer when required
*Ensure the optimal organization of the teams work
-In collaboration with the associate producer and core team, establishes the work methods and processes to be implemented
-Ensures that the core teams roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
-Defines the optimal team structure for achieving objectives at each phase of production.
*Selection and management of associate producers, creative director and core team
-Takes part in decisions regarding hiring & promotions within the team
-Responsible for the development of team members
-Conducts performance evaluations on direct reports and performs salary reviews for team members
-Completes the information needed prior to payment of bonuses and profit bonuses and proposes outstanding team and/or individual recognition
Qualifications:
-Experience shipping at least one AAA game as Producer.
-Good understanding of various phases of game development.
-Has lived through a complete production from start to finish, with a good understanding of the finagling and submission process.
-Demonstrates a real passion for playing games, background in design a big plus.
-Strong project management and organizational skills with previous management responsibilities.
-Thorough knowledge of competitive products and companies.
-The ability to develop strong working relationships with internal partners (central groups, QA etc.).
-Strong presentation skills.
-A good understanding of budget management.
-A good understanding of legal and licensing requirements.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - SCOTLAND - SALARY DOE
The Executive Producer will lead the project and development team towards its business and creative goals, while being primarily responsible for developing the overall project strategy, direction, and future creative vision for the franchise.
Responsibilities
Manage a large development team, including directly managing senior project managers, designers, and producers.
Develop and drive the long term creative and business strategy collaboration with senior and executive management and external partners.
Own and communicate the product vision both internally to the team and stakeholders, and externally to the press and external partners.
Oversee all project management and development planning efforts.
Collaborate across numerous functions (development, operations, marketing, publishing, and business development) and with its external partners to successfully deliver the online gaming experience to millions of consumers
Qualifications Required
BSc, BA, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Experience Required
Previous Executive Producer or equivalent responsibility with proven success in shipping quality products.
Strong experience in the online space, preferably in the MMOG, social networking, or first-person action categories.
Experience managing projects across geographic locations.
Knowledge/Skills Required
Strong communication, presentation, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
Self-directed and detail-oriented with a strong desire to contribute to a uniquely creative environment.
Ability to function in a creative environment, and effectively inspire and lead game designers and creative developers.
Excellent organisational, problem solving and project management skills.
Ability to adapt to a variety of working cultures and processes.
Track record of delivering quality products.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - NORTH ENGLAND - SALARY DOE
My client is investing heavily in the online space. They are looking for an experienced producer with at least one published online title to help realise there vision of the way people will play driving games online in the future.
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