Producer in Manchester

Description

As a Producer, you will oversee the development of a mobile free-to-play game from concept to release as a Live service. 

You will work closely with our Creative Director and all parts of our development team, to ensure that your development plan is aligned with the game vision and operates with optimal utilisation of our talent and to the highest quality standards.

You will be committed to continual iteration in the light of internal and external feedback data in pursuit of excellence and player engagement in every aspect of the game. 

You will recognise, understand and be able to balance the tension between product excellence, time and cost.

Your leadership will drive the success of our games, ensuring they meet market demands and our players' expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of all game development tasks.
• Coordinate with Design, Code, Art, Server, Data and QA teams to ensure clear communication and efficient workflow.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resource allocations, ensuring milestones are delivered on schedule.
• Work in partnership with the Creative Director to align on product vision and development excellence. 
• Monitor and report on game performance user testing metrics and work with the wider team to develop strategies as necessary to maximise player engagement and revenue.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment and maintain high team morale and productivity.
• Conduct regular check-ins and review sessions to ensure project milestones and quality benchmarks are met.
• Anticipate and solve problems that could affect the quality, timing, or budget of the project.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in video game production, with a strong preference for experience in hit mobile free-to-play games.
• Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Production, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully launched games, especially in the mobile gaming sector.
• Deep understanding of the mobile gaming market, current trends, and monetisation strategies.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing multidisciplinary game development teams.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with game analytics tools.
• Ability to inspire, influence and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management software such as JIRA or Notion.

Desirable Skills  

• Experience in user testing and feedback loops to refine game features.

What We Offer

• £55-£70k, depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package inclusive of; Profit-Related Bonus, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Leave, Complimentary Parking, Nursery Benefit Scheme, Cycle-to-Work, EAP plus additional perks.
• We are a 4-Day Week company committed to building a creative, supportive and collaborative work environment with access to cutting-edge technology and tools.

Location

Altrincham, Manchester.

This is a hybrid role with at least 3 days per week in-studio.

How to Apply

If you’re an excellent fit for this role, send your CV and salary expectations to , outlining why you’d be a great new addition to the ForthStar team.

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