Producer & Outsource Manager

We are Fatshark

We are a critically acclaimed Swedish game development studio with about 190 experienced and skilled employees. We are most well-known for developing the Warhammer: Vermintide franchise, but have also helped develop a number of AAA titles and we launched the highly anticipated game Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.

We have grown quite a bit over the last few years, but we still embrace the same values that we started with. We want to build the best first person co-op games together, in an approachable, fun and passion-driven way.

The role

We are looking for someone interested in a mixed role that combines production, personnel management, and outsourcing coordination. As a Producer & Outsource Manager at Fatshark, you will lead a smaller team of senior developers working project-wide, while managing day-to-day outsourcing.

What you'll do

Team leadership and production

• Implement the company’s vision and strategic direction within your team
• Keep a healthy balance between hitting goals and giving room for new ideas and flexibility
• Attract, recruit, and onboard talent while developing existing team members
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure effective team performance
• Facilitate agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Monitor team progress, deliverables, and milestones for timely delivery
• Support efficient workflows using Jira and other project management tools
• Optimize both internal product development and external asset pipelines
• Drive studio-wide improvements through the Studio Management forum

Outsourcing

• Establish schedules and roadmaps with outsource partners for asset completion
• Set up internal reviews and manage feedback loops with external partners
• Maintain healthy relationships with outsourcing partners while implementing high standards
• Seek out and assess new partners for potential partnerships
• Balance quality, time, and costs while maintaining studio standards
• Create and review asset briefs with leads and directors
• Ensure security measures and risk mitigation for outsourced work

Required qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in video game development, entertainment, or tech
• Professional experience managing outsourced game assets
• Proven expertise in agile methodologies and project management
• Strong understanding of game development processes and asset creation pipelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional knowledge of Jira and task-tracking software
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Bonus qualifications

• Hands-on experience within one or more crafts such as art
• Co-development experience
• Deep passion for video games

**What we offer

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• A playful, friendly and inclusive workplace
• Opportunities for personal growth with varied projects and experienced co-workers
• Company-wide hack weeks/days
• Regulated flex time and paid overtime
• Occupational pension
• Health benefits and health check ups
• Bonus program
• Relocation package for international talent
• Parties, social events and team-building activities
• Dog-friendly office located in central Stockholm

Application details

We have a policy of working 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day optional to work from home. The first month of onboarding will be in the office 5 days a week.

We look forward to reviewing applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.

Location: Stockholm (onsite)

Start: ASAP

Form of Employment: Permanent, full-time