Job Description

We are looking for an Associate Producer to join our new, unannounced, project that we have just started. This is a great opportunity for you who like working with smaller size teams and projects while having all the benefits of a AAA environment as well as developing a product using our in-house engine Snowdrop.

This is a permanent position based in Malmö, Sweden, and requires working onsite. We kindly ask you to apply with your CV and message to the hiring manager / cover letter in English. Applications will be reviewed whilst the job-ad is posted.

You will be an important part of the game development and have the opportunity to manage some of the best teams in the industry. You will be responsible for implementing and improving processes, methods and tools in order to deliver set of features or part of the game content. You will be in charge, using the resources allocated, to deliver on time and with the quality required the part of the game you manage. The role requires the ability to track the progress of the team, to achieve the production objectives and to ensure that the team members remain committed and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and optimizing the team workflow to ensure a simpler and clearer coordination
• Implementing means to enhance the communication between team members
• Planning, scheduling and put together a roadmap ensuring the delivery on time and with the required quality
• Identifying risks, issues and plan for mitigation in order to reduce impact on the content, schedule and/or quality
• Ensuring to track the progress of the team and initiate contingency plans
• Ensuring proper bug management (reports, priorities, etc.)
• Leading and managing senior staff members and help them developing a culture of feedback and constant improvement
• Determining human resource needs, set up and follow up on the hiring and assignment plans
• Building successful partnerships across the organizations

Qualifications

You as a person

You are passionate and curious about games and game development. You are able to solve complex problems and transform them into an action plan with the delivery target in mind. You are inclusive and able to take and give feedback to improve yourself and your team. You have a proactive approach and are willing to help out on every part where your knowledge and skills are needed. You show a strong work ethic regarding team development and the well-being of your team members.

Besides the above we’re looking for someone aligned with our core values and the following skills and experience:

• Previous, relevant experience in a Producer or Associate Producer role within the video game industry
• At least one full game project shipped
• Game development tools knowledge and work experience (Jira, Hansoft, etc.)
• Knowledge of game development methodology
• Management experience and experience of having direct reports