Description

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.

We have a state of the art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth overlooking the Harbour.

You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren't afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

We're looking for an experienced and talented Producer to take this key position on an undisclosed project. Reporting to the Development Director, you will have responsibility for the delivery of the project to time and on budget, and within the quality expectations of the studio and client.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To lead and support a multidisciplinary team

Manage the schedules of multiple departments within the game team, to ensure that milestones are agreed, detailed and delivered as expected

Create milestone content and realistic production schedules in coordination with team leads and management

Manage the project budget - identifying resource requirements and expectations, tracking actual project spend vs planned spend and updating projections

Ensure project scope is being adhered to

Identify and resolve conflicts between schedule, budget and design goals

Manage communication of project progress to the Production Director and internal senior management team

Ensure each team member is working from a tracked schedule and has a strong sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of their contribution

Ensure effective communication, foster positive working relationships and teamwork

Keep abreast of current market trends

Work closely with international publishers

Requirements

Experience working in a production role on at least one shipped title.

Strong Team Management Skills – experience of managing and motivating teams of developers in all disciplines towards a common project goal.

Strong risk analysis skills where it relates to scheduling, budget, personnel and design.

The ability to identify and communicate project milestone goals and objectives.

Experience using JIRA, Confluence, G-Suite, Excel and other project management tools in a production environment

Passionate, willing to go that extra mile to make truly great games

Demonstrable and effective verbal and written communications skills

Benefits

Regular social events

Cycle To Work Scheme

Pension

Fresh fruit and snacks

A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment

Ongoing training and development, with career progression

Discount card for all the shopping centre stores

Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops

Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Dental Insurance

Group Income Protection

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.

Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.

Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.

In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.

Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and soem great charity fundraising events.