Senior Producer

1 Day ago • 5 Years + • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

Playground Games is seeking a Senior Producer to join their Fable team on a permanent basis. This role involves working with multidisciplinary internal and external teams to deliver game content for Fable's open world. The Senior Producer will be responsible for driving collaboration, managing the end-to-end delivery of features, and leading large teams through complex AAA projects. Key responsibilities include championing project goals, leading the development process, managing schedules, budgets, and resources, driving stakeholder consensus, defining workflows, identifying and mitigating risks, and mentoring junior producers. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of production experience, with at least one published AAA title through its entire lifecycle, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of game development processes.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of Production experience
  • Produced at least 1 published title
  • Managing cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of project management practices
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Passion for video games
Good to have:
  • Experience with AAA projects
  • Experience with open-world RPGs
Perks:
  • Relocation assistance

Job Details

Playground Games is looking for a Senior Producer to join our Fable team on a permanent basis. 

About us: 

As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun. We are excited to be rebooting the much-loved Fable franchise and are expanding our diverse team to create a new classic in the action RPG genre. 

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

As Senior Producer, you will work with multidisciplinary internal and external teams to deliver game content within Fable’s open world. You will be responsible for driving collaboration at all levels and be accountable for end-to-end delivery of features within your area of ownership. 

Our ideal candidate is an expert game producer who is passionate about their craft. They excel at driving large teams through complex AAA projects and have the track record to prove it. 

This is a permanent role based at our state-of-the-art facilities in Royal Leamington Spa. We have a hybrid work model in place with a minimum of 3 days a week in studio. Relocation assistance is available if required.   

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

  • Champion project goals and drive the delivery of AAA-quality game content in alignment with the game’s vision and technical requirements. 

  • Lead and manage the development process by working closely with project leadership and feature teams to plan, scope, and manage features and content in accordance with high-level project roadmaps and budgets. 

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, while continually refining plans to adapt to evolving project needs and priorities. 

  • Drive consensus among stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment on deadlines, requirements, and priorities. 

  • Define workflows and processes that facilitate collaboration, clear communication, and accountability. 

  • Identify potential risks and challenges early in the development process, and proactively develop mitigation strategies to address them, ensuring project success and minimising disruptions. 

  • Line manage and mentor junior producers, facilitate team planning sessions, and drive process improvements to enhance production efficiency and effectiveness. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 

  • 5+ years of Production experience. 

  • Experience producing at least 1 published title through an entire project lifecycle (ideally AAA). 

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with previous experience managing cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of complex projects. 

  • In-depth knowledge of project management practices and methodologies, with a solid understanding of game development or software development processes. 

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at varying levels, both within the team and throughout the organisation. 

  • Ability to exhibit problem-solving skills daily, viewing each new challenge as an opportunity for success, and creatively and methodically approaching challenges to achieve resolutions. 

  • A genuine passion for video games. 

  • Experience with open-world RPGs is a plus. 

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make world-class games with an established, talented, and collaborative team at one of the industry’s most exciting first-party game studios.  

Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity.  We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment.   

We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members.  It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players.  We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.  

At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments to apply for this position, please contact us on recruitment@playground-games.com 

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