Senior Producer
Rocket Science Group
Please note that this is a hybrid position with a mixture of in-office and home-based working.
Part of the Rocket Science Group, Atomic Theory comprises a multinational team of seasoned AAA veterans with roots extending from Blizzard, PUBG, Epic, and Unity as well as superstars from other industries bringing their expertise of project management, software development and more! We have a track record of delivering player-centric, AAA-quality experiences, and we're unwavering in our commitment to performance, accessibility, and the meticulous attention to the engineering tools and frameworks that underpin exceptional gameplay.
But Atomic Theory is also more than just a studio; for us, it's a sanctuary, a place where our diverse experiences can intersect and combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape. With offices in Albany, NY and Cardiff, UK, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done on a global scale.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Producer to join our team in Cardiff, UK (Brighton will also be considered). The right person will be open and flexible, able to work on any large project or multiple small projects with a variety of clients, in technical environments with a track record of agile software development workflows, production processes, and testing.
The ideal candidate will work closely with our developers and our client partners to support and augment feature development. As the main point of contact between the studio and our clients, the Senior Producer will be responsible for maintaining a productive and positive relationship, which includes ensuring timely and efficient communication, successfully delivering milestones, and keeping our promises to build trust.
“A strategically-minded leader of leaders, who builds roadmaps and brings people together on the journey, and a master of a range of skills needed to drive them”
HOW YOU WILL DELIVER PER OUR VALUES:
We Play Co-op 🫱🏿🫲🏻
World-class work can only be done by a world-class team
We put team before self
Debate openly, commit fully
We lift each other up
How you will deliver this:
Foster a productive and positive relationship within the teams and client partners, proactive in setting out a culture and framework that builds and sustains trust
Clarify scope, timely address issues and resolve blockers as needed
Facilitate communication, reporting and planning across project teams and sub-teams, using tools & processes made available by the client or our studio
We F*ing Love Games 🎮
We share a passion for play
We keep up to date on industry news & trends
We keep a player's perspective
We bring the energy
How you will deliver this:
Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and incorporate them into the development process as appropriate
We Are Fearless ⛰️
We believe in taking calculated risks
We like hard problems
We embrace change
We learn fast
How you will deliver this:
Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks and roadblocks
Build and own a strategic roadmap of transformations and improvements and enable their implementation by winning stakeholders’ hearts and minds
We Get Sh!t Done 🔥✌🏼
We work hard. We work smart. We focus on the goal. We bring home the V!
We feel a sense of urgency
We master our crafts
We set the bar high
How you will deliver this:
Manage project timelines, ensuring all milestones are met on time and within budget, without crunching or affecting the wellbeing of all team members
Work closely with the development team to ensure client feedback is incorporated into the development process and studio ways of working
We Take Hospitality to 🖤
What it means: Working with us feels like a visit to your favorite fine restaurant.
Great hospitality is an experience
Great Hospitality = Great Skill + Great Service
Our reputation is our success
How you will deliver this:
Act as a production point of contact between the studio and clients, ensuring clear communication and productive collaboration during the project lifecycle
Work with client partners to gain full understanding of the scope, understand their goals and objectives, and develop processes & roadmaps to achieve them
TO ACHIEVE THIS, YOU WILL BRING:
5+ yrs professional production or project management experience
Proof that you have shipped more than one game cycle through to release, bonus for any certification for current-generation consoles (e.g., Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5)
Experience coordinating or managing multiple teams of multi-discipline developers
A hardy familiarity and successful involvement with technical environments, agile development workflows, production processes, testing, and software development
Master user proficiency of any current planning tools (e.g. Jira, ClickUp, GitHub) and able to adapt to any other software made available by the studio or partners
An ability to create, track, and maintain schedules across multiple projects and teams
Exceptional attention to detail, organisational, oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
An internal drive to keep team members working efficiently and effectively toward project goals, keeping focus on the valuable product increments and scope
A passion for continuous improvement and setting out new challenges for your studio
Experience of Mentorship Skills, managing, coaching or mentoring less experienced producers
What We Can Offer:
Hybrid Working Arrangement: Our office in Cardiff is located right in City Centre, just a couple minutes away from the Cardiff Central Train Station! As a member of our team, you’ll have the flexibility to work at home and collaborate with your fellow engineers in person.
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Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Your health and wellbeing is important to us, so we offer a variety of benefits including:
Private Pension via Salary Sacrifice
Optional Private Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Annual Leave, Plus Bank Holidays and Winter Break Office Closure
Annual Research Credit: We always encourage personal growth, so we provide all of our team members with an annual credit to further enhance your skills!
Professional Development: We offer biannual reviews, as well as opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, internal tech talks, and the chance to learn from specialists with backgrounds from across the games and software development industries.
Work-Life Balance: We really believe that home life comes first and we promote a flexible working environment. And as an added bonus: We don’t crunch!
Family Friendly: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer 6 weeks full of Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave to support you during this exciting time!
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Office Perks: In addition to everything above, we also provide:
Weekly Team Lunches
Snacks, Including the Good (Yorkshire) Tea
Fully Equipped Team Lounge, Including our Favourite Consoles and Games
And, most importantly, a supportive and creative working environment made up of talented and friendly people, as well as the opportunity to work on some pretty cool games and projects – if we do say so ourselves!
A Friendly Note from the Recruitment Team:
Let us do the work for you: Even if your profile isn't an exact match for all of the qualifications listed above, we still want you to apply. Our team members come from a variety of different industries, not all of which are immediately relevant to game or software development, and we welcome all candidates of similarly varied backgrounds, communities, and identities.
Rocket Science is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a worry-free workplace void of discrimination or harassment. Rocket Scientists are expected to foster and champion an environment in which everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.
Rocket Science does not accept unsolicited résumés from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms.
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