Firesprite is a visionary game development studio based in the heart of Liverpool. Proud to be an integral part of the PlayStation Studios family, we create showcase games that take players on thrilling journeys, with memorable characters, captivating narratives, and shared moments of excitement. Our commitment to the core values of Inclusivity, Bravery, Responsiveness, Entrepreneurial and Professionalism is a key driving force behind our work culture.Would you enjoy the freedom to create AAA first party PlayStation games working from anywhere in the UK including our Liverpool studio?Upon joining Firesprite you’ll be welcomed by talented creative colleagues from a broad range of backgrounds and experience, focused on learning and supporting each other. We build innovative experiences that surprise and delight our audiences.Firesprite was awarded The Sunday Times Tech Track, and Northern Tech development awards in 2020 and 2021.

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<div id="cw-rich-description" style="color:#171B27; margin-bottom: 32px;"> About the opportunity : As a Business Analyst - Content, you will play a critical role in analysing and interpreting complex data sets to help us understand user behaviour,improve content recommendations, optimize user experience, and drive strategic decisions. You will work closely with cross functional teams, including product, engineering, content,and marketing, to ensure our day-to-day work is strongly data-informed. <div> </div>Key responsibilities: <ol><li dir="ltr">Track and analyse content performance across regional cultures. </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Analyse metrics like watch time, completion rates, and engagement for content in different cultures </li><li dir="ltr">Compare performance across cultures to identify successful content patterns </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Create content performance dashboards and reports </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Build automated dashboards showing key content metrics </li><li dir="ltr">Generate regular reports on content performance for stakeholders and content team </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Analyse viewer preferences and behaviour by cultures and regions </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Study how different regions consume content. </li><li dir="ltr">Understand peak viewing times, preferred devices, and viewing patterns by cultures </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Support content acquisition with performance insights and forecasts </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Help acquisition team make data-driven decisions on content purchases </li><li dir="ltr">Predict potential performance of new content based on historical data </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Generate ROI analysis for content investments </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Calculate return on investment for different types of content </li><li dir="ltr">Compare ROI across cultures and genres </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Optimize content scheduling based on viewing patterns </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Recommend best release times for new content </li><li dir="ltr">Optimize content placement on platform based on viewing data </li></ul><li dir="ltr">Create content performance forecasting models </li><ul><li dir="ltr">Build models to predict content success </li><li dir="ltr">Develop viewership forecasts for new content releases </li></ul></ol>Our ideal candidate: Must have: ● 1-4 years of product analytics experience in a B2C context ● Proficiency with SQL, Excel, product analytics (Mix panel, Amplitude or similar) and Business Intelligence (Tableau or similar) tools ● Strong problem-solving skills and an insatiable curiosity to get behind the ‘why’of every problem statement ● Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team Should have: ● Ability to judge what metrics to measure for different problem statements ● Ability to design and run experiments independently ● Ability to write great analysis documents/notes to succinctly communicate your findings to a broad audience ● Experience designing event tracking schemas Nice to have: ● Experience in the OTT/entertainment industry <div dir="ltr"> </div><div> </div> </div>

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Firesprite seeks a Senior Producer (Gameplay) with a strong Agile background to lead multiple Feature Teams. Responsibilities include overseeing development strategy, collaborating with other producers, ensuring consistent quality, managing daily operations using project management tools, prioritizing backlogs, controlling team scope, identifying outsourcing opportunities, facilitating bug triage, and reporting key metrics.  The role requires expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), Jira, and excellent communication skills.  A minimum of five years of games experience in a production role with at least one shipped title is needed.

<div class="job__description body"><div>Firesprite is a visionary game development studio based in the heart of Liverpool.
Proud to be an integral part of the PlayStation Studios family, we create showcase games that take players on thrilling journeys, with memorable characters, captivating narratives, and shared moments of excitement. Our commitment to the core values of Inclusivity, Bravery, Responsiveness, Entrepreneurial and Professionalism is a key driving force behind our work culture.
&nbsp;</div><div><h4>Role Overview:</h4>
We are looking for an expert, driven planner with a background in Agile. You will supervise Feature Teams that are passionate about delivering features from a prioritised backlog, covering large areas of the game, and guiding the teams through and championing Agile practices.
Ideally, we would love individuals to be onsite at the studio for 2 days per week, but we may consider those who prefer remote working in the UK. The anticipated duration of this engagement will be 12 months minimum.
<h4>What you'll be doing:</h4>
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<li>Lead a significant part of project management, running multiple multi-discipline Feature Teams.</li>
<li>Responsible for the overall development strategy and roadmap of the teams they supervise.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Lead Technical Producer, Production Director, and Lead Producers to identify the most suitable agile approach for their Feature Teams.</li>
<li>Accountable for the consistency and quality of output that they are overseeing, including all the work produced for key deliveries.</li>
<li>Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned Feature Team(s) through utilising project management tools to ensure deliverables are achieved to the expected quality.</li>
<li>Drives team focus each sprint through a continuously refined and prioritised product backlog.</li>
<li>Responsible for controlling the scope vs capacity of their teams and identifying outsource opportunities in collaboration with the Principal Producer.</li>
<li>Facilitate and coach the breaking down of work into manageable tasks collaboratively with colleagues and ensures tasks are prioritised, refined and estimated against.</li>
<li>Maintains the Risk Register for all teams they support, reporting on risks, and working collaboratively with the Production Leadership to mitigate risk where possible.</li>
<li>Facilitates the bug triage process and demonstrates an understanding of the QA workflow.</li>
<li>Responsible for collating and presenting valuable metrics to the Production Director and Studio Development Director on an agreed cadence to effectively report on progress, risk, and opportunities.</li>
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<h4>What we're looking for:</h4>
<ul>
<li>An excellent understanding of Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and Kanban, and champions the implementation of Agile practices.</li>
<li>Pro-active approach, actively seeking to make improvements, whether that’s refining processes, risk management, or personal growth.</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of JIRA, and the use of JQL, Rich Filters, workflows, backlogs, and reporting.</li>
<li>Experience with traditional Waterfall production management techniques along with Agile techniques, including SCRUM or Kanban.</li>
<li>Experience with Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel), Jira, Confluence and other project tracking and bug database software.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate across product development and management teams.</li>
<li>Experience working with high performing creative teams and partner effectively in a high pressure, collaborative environment.</li>
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<h4>Role requirements:</h4>
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<li>Ideally a minimum of five years of games’ experience in an internal development environment in a production role.</li>
<li>At least one shipped PC and/or console title as a Senior Producer.</li>
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<h4>Desirable skills:</h4>
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<li>Certified Scrum Master (CSM).</li>
<li>Experience with Shotgrid (Autodesk Flow Production Tracking).</li>
<li>Experience planning and working on motion capture shoots.</li>
<li>Experience on multiple large scale, 150+ person AAA games through all phases of production from concept to release.</li>
</ul></div><div>Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, with a commitment to a culture of inclusion and mutual respect for all employees from every walk of life, reflecting the community we make games for. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.</div></div>