Executive Producer

LUCID GAMES LTD; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio is seeking an Executive Producer to guide projects from development to launch. This role involves strategic vision alignment, team leadership, and effective communication across platforms like Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. Ideal candidates have experience shipping titles and managing high-performance teams, with a focus on delivering exceptional gaming experiences.

Benefits

Remote and Hybrid Working

Company pension at 4% of annual salary

29 days holidays

Cycle2work scheme

Aviva healthcare cover which includes dental and optical

Life Assurance

Early Friday finish every last Friday of the month

Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with console and/or PC development, including live service.
• Shipped multiple titles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire development lifecycle, managing scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
• Build, lead, mentor, and manage a team of Producers.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Job description

Job description

We’re looking for an Executive Producer to help guide our projects. This person will be involved across the board—helping shape the creative vision, leading teams, and making sure everything stays on track from early development through to launch. We’re looking for someone to sit between development and publishing and help keep communication flowing, plans realistic, and goals aligned. There’s a mix of high-level strategy and hands-on problem solving, with a focus on shipping great games across platforms like Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and advocate the overall product strategy and vision for assigned games,
  
• Oversee the entire development lifecycle, managing scope, schedule, resources, and budget across multiple platforms
  
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to schedule, budget, quality, staffing, and technology throughout the project lifecycle
  
• Build, lead, mentor, and manage a team of Producers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture aligned with project goals.
  
• Develop, own, and manage project budgets and P&Ls
  
• Manage relationships with key platform holders
  
• Partner directly with Marketing to strategise, develop, and support the execution of comprehensive Go-To-Market (GTM) plans
  
• Serve as the primary communication point for project status, strategy, and risks
  

Job requirements

Requirements:

• Shipped multiple titles
  
• Experience with console and/or PC development, including live service
  
• Comfortable shifting between planning, people management, and execution
  
• Communicates clearly and works well with people across disciplines
  

Desirable:

• Background or interest in marketing and go-to-market planning
  
• Experience in a self-publishing setup or working with external teams
  
• Existing relationships with platform holders
  
• Familiarity with post-launch planning or live service support
  

Benefits:

• Remote and Hybrid Working
  
• Company pension at 4% of annual salary
  
• 29 days holidays
  
• Cycle2work scheme
  
• Aviva healthcare cover which includes dental and optical
  
• Life Assurance
  
• Early Friday finish every last Friday of the month
  
• Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus
  

Important:

The interview process for the Executive Producer role is made up of 2 stages:

First interview (60 minutes) – An interview to discuss your experience and working history relating to the position with our Studio Head and Studio Production Director. In return, we will provide a full overview of the role, life at the studio as well as answer any questions you may have.

Onsite interview – A final Interview with our Studio Head and Studio Production Directors. This will be a chance for you to get to know the Senior Management team and all the things that make Lucid, Lucid! You will have a lot of opportunities to ask any questions about the studio and Culture.

Our recruitment process typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on availability. We work our process around your availability and try to be as accommodating as possible. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch prior to your first interview and will keep in contact throughout the process. If you have any specific questions prior to this please contact [e-mail]

Lucid Games is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We can provide suitable adjustments during our recruitment processes. Should you require adjustments/flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Lucid, please let us know in the notes/cover letter section of your application. This will not affect your application.