Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago and we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.
We’re looking for an experienced and talented, Games Producer to take this key position on a new undisclosed project. You'll be reporting to the Production Director, and you will have responsibility for the delivery of the project to time and on budget, and within the quality expectations of the studio and client. The role is based fully onsite at our harbourside studio in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To lead and support a multidisciplinary team
2. Manage the schedules of multiple departments within the game team, to ensure that milestones are agreed, detailed and delivered as expected
3. Create milestone content and realistic production schedules in coordination with team leads and management
4. Manage the project budget - identifying resource requirements and expectations, tracking actual project spend vs planned spend and updating projections
5. Ensure project scope is being adhered to
6. Identify and resolve conflicts between schedule, budget and design goals
7. Manage communication of project progress to the Production Director and internal senior management team
8. Ensure each team member is working from a tracked schedule and has a strong sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of their contribution
9. Ensure effective communication, foster positive working relationships and teamwork
10. Keep abreast of current market trends
11. Work closely with international publishers
Requirements
12. Experience working in a production role on at least two shipped console titles
13. Strong Team Management Skills – experience of managing and motivating teams of developers in all disciplines towards a common project goal.
14. Strong risk analysis skills where it relates to scheduling, budget, personnel and design.
15. The ability to identify and communicate project milestone goals and objectives.
16. Experience using JIRA, Confluence and other project management tools in a production environment
17. Passionate, willing to go that extra mile to make truly great games
18. Demonstrable and effective verbal and written communications skills
Benefits
19. Excellent holiday package
20. Regular social events
21. Fresh fruit and snacks
22. A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
23. Ongoing training and development, with career progression
24. Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
25. Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
26. Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
27. Group Life Insurance
28. Employee Assistance Programme
29. Private Dental Insurance
30. Group Income Protection
31. Company Pension Scheme
32. Cycle To Work Scheme
33. Eye-Care Vouchers
Perks
34. Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
35. Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
36. Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
37. In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
38. Our regular socials include Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.
Role Information: EN
Studio: Climax Studios
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Production
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite