Lead Producer (3rd party)

1 Month ago • 6-8 Years • Game Production

Job Summary

Job Description

Team17 seeks an ambitious Lead Producer to join their Third-Party Production Department. This role involves overseeing multiplatform product development from concept to release, including live operations. Responsibilities include managing a production team, crafting project plans, addressing risks, conducting regular team meetings, and ensuring project milestones are met. The ideal candidate will have proven production management experience in the games industry, a strong understanding of multiplayer gaming, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and expertise in Agile methodologies. The role also includes mentoring team members and contributing to the Product Due Diligence process.
Must have:
  • Proven production management experience
  • Strong understanding of multiplayer gaming
  • Exceptional leadership & communication skills
  • Agile methodology expertise
  • Oversee product development
  • Manage production team
Good to have:
  • Technical expertise in analytics and KPIs
  • Experience with live operations
Perks:
  • Annual bonus
  • Pension matched up to 8%
  • Share Save Scheme
  • £1,000 in free shares
  • Six self-directed learning days
  • Comprehensive private medical insurance
  • Discounted BUPA dental care
  • Mental health support
  • Hybrid working
  • Game console loans
  • Free game keys

Job Details

Description

Lead Producer (Hybrid Wakefield or Manchester studios / 4 days minimum a month office based)

Please only apply if you are based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK (we cannot accept other applications)

Team17 Digital is a leading, independent video games label and creative partner for developers from all over the world. Our mission is: delivering pioneering indie games that players around the world will love for a lifetime.

At our core, we develop and publish games to bring quality gaming experiences to players across multiple platforms. We focus on premium, rather than free-to-play games, and we’ve a portfolio of over 100 games, including iconic titles such as Worms, Overcooked, Hell Let Loose and Dredge. The games we publish top the charts on most gaming platforms and we have won many awards from BAFTAs to Golden Joysticks, as well as winning Publisher of the Year at the Develop Star Awards. 

Team17 is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Lead Producer to join our Third-Party Production Department. Our approach is "Service & Customer" led, focusing on the needs of our development partners. We collaborate across Team17’s talented departments to deliver world-class support, ensuring our partners achieve market success. Our mission is clear: foster long-term sustainability for their businesses so they can excel at creating exceptional games.

What You’ll Work On as a Lead Producer

As Lead Producer, you will engage with a global network of talented developers, embodying our philosophy: “Your success is our success.” You will spearhead a Production Team, guiding your team of producers while also managing a significant project from concept to completion. Your leadership and problem-solving skills will be key in mentoring producers and overcoming challenges to deliver high-quality results.

Your Responsibilities

  • Oversee the development of a multiplatform product, managing it from concept to release and, if required, live operations.
  • Provide accurate and timely project status updates to Department Heads and Team17 stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with developers to craft comprehensive project plans, define core objectives, address risks, and establish critical milestones.
  • Facilitate daily stand-ups, addressing pressing issues and escalating them as necessary.
  • Conduct regular one-on-ones with team members to ensure goal alignment and project momentum.
  • Review and verify milestone reports to confirm accuracy and readiness for approval.
  • Identify and resolve project risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies to maintain progress for both developers and stakeholders.
  • Uphold and instill best practices in project management within your team, focusing on quality, budget, and timelines for commercial success.
  • Mentor and support team members’ career development while expanding your team by recruiting top talent.
  • Contribute to the Product Due Diligence process to aid in scouting new game opportunities.
  • Actively participate in workshops to develop innovative processes and improve departmental efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven track record in production management within the games industry across all platforms.
  • Strong understanding of multiplayer cross-play gaming, game servers, client-to-peer architecture, and live operations (technical expertise in analytics and KPIs is a plus).
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
  • Adept at problem-solving, decision-making, and maintaining focus in dynamic environments.
  • Hands-on approach, capable of working across all production levels, from execution to strategic planning.
  • Expertise in Agile methodologies (certification preferred).
  • Ability to manage global teams effectively, fostering inclusivity and collaboration.
  • Solid knowledge of business operations, including marketing, intellectual property, contracts, forecasting, and P&L management.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to inspire this trait in others for the team’s benefit.

What’s in It for You?

  • Rewards and Benefits: Annual bonus, pension matched up to 8%, Share Save Scheme, and £1,000 in free shares for new colleagues.
  • Learning and Development: Six self-directed learning days per year, alongside access to organised learning opportunities and industry conferences.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive private medical insurance, including coverage for pre-existing conditions, discounted BUPA dental care, and mental health support.
  • Hybrid Working: We offer hybrid working from home or one of our three offices.
  • Perks: Game console loans up to £500, free game keys, access to arcade games, pool tables, gaming competitions, and surprise treats delivered through the year to celebrate life at Team17.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process for the Lead Producer role includes two stages:

  1. Initial Interview (60 minutes): A conversation with the Xdev Manager and another Lead Producer to discuss your experience, production knowledge. This is also an opportunity for you to ask any question about the role.
  2. Final interview (60 minutes): Again, hosted by the Xdev Manager. A deeper evaluation of your cultural fit, business acumen, and leadership skills.

Our average process takes around 3 to 4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact: simon.halkyard@team17.com. Prior to interview we will supply you will some of the questions that will be asked of you in advance to support your preparation. We will also establish with you how you prefer feedback. Phone, Teams call or Email. 

You’ll have opportunities to engage with our recruitment team throughout the process. For any questions, please contact us at simon.halkyard@team17.com

Find out more about us

Check out our Careers portal, where you can take VR compatible tours of our offices and meet our teams: Team17 Your World 

Join our Team17 Careers Discord channel, find out more about our work communities and access interview support: Discord

Team17 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and game in! Accessibility is at the heart of our games and we reflect that in how we operate as a business. 

We can provide suitable adjustments for you during our recruitment processes from audio support to extra time on assessments. Should you require adjustments or flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Team17, please let us know in the notes section of your application and be reassured that this will not affect your application. 

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Team17, we are committed to diversity and accessibility, striving to build a workforce representative of the world we live and game in. We offer reasonable accommodations for our recruitment process and beyond. Please inform us of any adjustments you require, and rest assured this will not impact your application.

 

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About The Company

Founded in 1990, Team17 is an award-winning leading international games label and developer headquartered in the UK.

Team17 has released over 90 games to date across multiple platforms including: the Worms franchise, The Escapists, the BAFTA award-winning Overcooked, Yooka-Laylee, Aven Colony, Sheltered, Beyond Eyes. Currently Team17 is working alongside a varied range of talented developers from around the globe on games such as the forthcoming Yoku’s Island Express, Genesis: Alpha One, Sword Legacy: Omen and many more.

Team17 are extremely dedicated and their passion for the label is to build sustainability for their partners, while allowing them to retain vital aspects such as their independence, identity and IP.

On top of traditional services such as marketing, PR, sales, localisation and age ratings, Team17 can also provide funding and development support using its award winning internal development resources. The team can provide help with art, design, code, audio, production, QA, Certs and even usability testing using its dedicated lab.

Team17 helps developers at all stages, from bedroom developers to start-ups starting their own studios to veteran studio’s. Team17 can even offer incubation services, housing developers internally within Team17’s development studio with a full dedicated team around them to support them.

Team17’s offering is dynamic, flexible and completely unique in the games industry. 

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