Senior Producer - Publishing (Hybrid)

Posted 25 September 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationUnited Kingdom
Job type Permanent
DisciplineGame Production
Reference19771
Contact NameSimon Hope

Job description

Aardvark Swift are leading the search for an experienced Senior Producer to join one of the UK's leading games publishers, and join their successful and expanding Publishing Partnerships team, dedicated to bringing high-quality, independently developed games to a global audience.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping game development plans, influencing design and production decisions, and overseeing the release of games across PC and console platforms.

Beyond core production duties, you'll also support the Head of Publishing in evaluating potential game projects and contribute to long-term franchise planning, such as developing future features, DLC content, and strategic growth ideas.

This position is based in the UK and operates within a hybrid working structure, with on-site office days being Tuesday and Thursday.

Your responsibilities will include…

  • Provide critical feedback to development teams at all stages, with a focus on user experience, competitor analysis, and industry trends

  • Evaluate game builds, assess milestone completions, and ensure overall game quality

  • Handle production and compliance tasks required for game releases

  • Report on project progress to stakeholders, identifying potential issues early, and proposing solutions to minimize impact

  • Collaborate with Marketing to align game development with marketing efforts, ensuring consistency in messaging

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…

  • 3 or more years’ experience as a Games Producer

  • Delivered one or more titles on console/PC as a Senior Producer

  • Skilled in providing actionable feedback, managing the submission and QA process

  • Comfortable working across departments, especially with Marketing teams

  • Excellent organisational skills and able to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively

  • Thorough knowledge of project management processes is essential, as well as being skilled in budgeting/forecasting

Desirable extras…

  • Experience working in a Production role for a game publisher

Perks and benefits include...

  • Career development plan with clear progression opportunities

  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays

  • Flexible working hours around core hours 10 am-4.30 pm 

  • Very competitive pension scheme to secure your future

  • Studio emphasis on a healthy work-life balance and a true balance of focus time, collaboration and social interaction

  • Zero crunch or excessive working practices

  • Training programmes including on-the-job training and funded off-site or remote training