Executive Producer

ABOUT US:

Saltwater Games is a creative alliance of studios dedicated to delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences that ignite the imagination of our audiences. Our passionate teams of creative professionals consist of industry veterans from renowned studios such as PlayStation, Codemasters, Sumo Digital, Interior Night and Mediatonic who are working on some exciting VR, multiplayer and mobile titles. At Saltwater Games we follow some key values:

• We are optimistic & brave
• We are honest & open
• We take ownership & responsibility

ABOUT YOU:

We're looking for someone with solid Games production leadership who is self-motivated and will take ownership of the project and team to bring it to the highest possible quality.

• A passion for games across different platforms specifically VR/MR 
• Full game lifecycle knowledge managing all stages of development through to execution; comfortable in both the formative stages of a project through to effective live operation
• Solid management of Project timelines, roadmaps, and building robust reporting
• Ability to comfortably manage the Project budgets and forecasts with regular review and management ensuring a sustainable split of Permanent versus Contract/FTC mix
• Leadership qualities to manage stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery and transparency of issues that may arise
• Work with QA internal and external to oversee testing of features through to release and post support ensuring test plans are in place
• Excellent knowledge of production methodologies and frameworks, coupled with the ability to instill team-based ownership and ability to implement best practice into both the Product and Game development
• Experience of bug tracking management utilising best practices to manage appropriately
• An excellent delegator; encouraging engagement, ownership, and accountability within mixed-discipline teams, and with communication skills
• Happy to work across multiple projects, platforms and teams as needed
• Able to receive feedback openly & adjust leadership style and way of working
• A track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• 5+ years production experience in video games
• A solid knowledge of project management tooling with a good understanding on how to set them up to generate meaningful data and ensure is used to support the best delivery method

DESIRABLE:

• Scrum/Agile certification
• Knowledge of Click up tool or similar
• Knowledge or passion for VR/MR Gaming

As a member of our team, Producers are central to our development team's ongoing success. As an Executive Producer, you will play the Lead role  in setting up and running our next IPs project from the ground up. Reporting to the Head of Studio, you will carefully balance your efforts between game delivery, setting the development team up for success, and being an advocate for the process.

• Ownership of production on cross-functional teams and lead multiple initiatives in parallel
• You will have responsibility for the overarching backlogs together with your teams; setting goals, planning sprints or milestones and encouraging commitment. You will ensure these goals support the overall project direction
• You will ensure an implementation of a robust Delivery framework and ensure processes are put in place to be successful
• Create project data and modeling to support effective decision-making, ensure predictable delivery and do so at a sustainable pace
• You will work to predict and remove roadblocks before they become an issue
• Management of stakeholders, highlighting deviations and adjustments to plans
• Full RAID management
• Be part of the leadership team in making key decisions for the future of the projects
• Be a key communicator across the studio ensuring alignment is agreed between different internal and external stakeholders and 3rd parties
• Work with outsourcers to obtain key deliveries aligned against the strategic roadmap. Be the key point of contact for both internal and external updates on this workstream
• Strong in working and managing 3rd parties on behalf of the business

• Salary Range: £65K-£85K

• Remote-first Studio with occasional requirements to attend the London office
• Share option scheme
• Unlimited holidays
• Monthly workplace well-being benefit scheme with Vitality Private Healthcare
• L&D subscription with Udemy
• Regular team social events & studio summits and networking opportunities
• Working alongside a friendly, flexible, and highly talented team
• Strong creative freedom that will give you a real impact on the final product
• Opportunity to work on the future of immersive storytelling and big-name IPs

To tell better stories and create inclusive experiences we welcome everyone, especially from under-represented people in our industry whose stories aren't told often enough. Our research has suggested that sometimes people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet every single listed requirement. At Saltwater Games we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive working environment, who you are will always deserve our consideration and recognition, and your application is welcome.