Lead Producer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Take on a significant, hands-on role in finalizing the project, steering the production roadmap through the crucial concluding phases of development.

• Serve as the main "driver" for key game modules, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery as we approach the final "gold" master.

• Proactively recognize, monitor, and mitigate project risks in real-time, keeping the team focused solely on critical path objectives.

• Engage in the strategic planning and production stages of forthcoming projects within the studio's roadmap.

• Lead and mentor a team of Producers and Associate Producers, fostering a culture of accountability and high-speed output during the shipping phase.

• Streamline internal workflows and communication processes to eliminate daily bottlenecks and sustain production momentum.

• Act as the operational link between the development team and executive leadership, offering clear, data-driven insights into the "closing" status.

• Collaborate with Department Directors to align ambitious goals with the technical and time constraints of a project nearing completion.

• Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning to ensure team wellbeing while achieving demanding development milestones.

• Ensure all stakeholders remain in sync regarding shifting priorities through precise documentation and swift project updates.

⛳️ Requirements

• Successfully shipped at least 2 AA+/AAA titles as a Producer - experience in the final "closing" stages of a project is essential.

• Expertise in production methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and advanced proficiency with Jira and Confluence.

• Outstanding leadership abilities and the capability to motivate a diverse team during high-pressure periods.

• Professional fluency in English; crucial for effective and rapid communication across our global team.

• A thorough understanding of the technical challenges associated with modern AA+/AAA game development and the "going gold" process.

• Desirable: Experience in managing large-scale remote or distributed development teams.

• A passion for data-driven production and process enhancement.

• Strong interest in the Soulslike genre and its distinct production requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits promoting your wellbeing.

• Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Remote work options with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET).

• Company events and wrap-up celebrations.

• Access to all games released by CI Games and company merchandise.

• Private Medical Insurance.

• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

• Sports Membership reimbursement.

• Remote office set-up assistance.

• Profit Sharing Bonus.

• Generous Referral Scheme.

• Flexible Hours.