Associate Producer

Cloud Imperium Games Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Manchester seeks an Associate Producer to support Senior Producers in delivering projects. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, resolving risks, and ensuring efficient practices. The ideal candidate has experience in game production and proficiency in project management tools. Join us to help create groundbreaking games!

Qualifications

• Experience in production capacity within games is essential.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies is required.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and build distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Support production in achieving project goals.
• Identify and resolve risks preventing deadlines.
• Champion efficient practices and processes.

Skills

Production capacity experience in games

Proficiency with project management tools

Proactive attitude

Conflict resolution skills

Team building skills

Job description

As an Associate Producer based in our Manchester studio, you will be responsible for supporting the Senior Producers with the successful delivery of projects, working globally across all areas of production and collaborating heavily with the Leadership Team. You'll essentially be in charge of the day‑to‑day running of the ship and ensuring smooth piloting.

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting‑edge videogames that defy expectations. We're currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history. We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the "Best Damn Space Sim Ever".

What do our Associate Producers do?

• Support Production with delivering the project's goals to the priorities set with the resources available.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve any risks and changes that may prevent the team from completing deadlines.
• Anticipates and solves problems independently and collaboratively while developing collaborative relationships.
• Champion efficient practices and processes to the team, whilst providing motivation and ensuring a healthy team relationship.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities assigned by Cloud Imperium Games reasonably consistent with employee's skills and experience, including supporting our hiring efforts.

What would we expect from our Associate Producer?

• Experienced working in a production capacity within games.
• Highly proficient with standard project management development tools and methodologies.
• Proactive attitude with mindset for streamlining and improvement.
• Comfortable with conflict resolution and distributed team building skills.

If you feel you have something to offer this role, even if you don't think you qualify for all the above, you should still apply - we are an inclusive employer and if you have potential, talent and a ethic, we want to hear from you.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.

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