Third Party Game Producer

Sony Playstation; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in London is seeking a skilled Third-Party Game Producer to facilitate the development of a live service project. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated production experience with shipped titles, strong communication skills, and a passion for gaming. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to engaging gaming experiences while working closely with external partners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in a game production role, with at least one shipped title on console or PC.
• Experience working on a live service game, particularly managing and releasing DLC.
• Proven ability to manage and collaborate effectively with external development partners.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the third-party development studio.
• Coordinate contract schedules and business operations between partners and internal departments.
• Monitor post-launch content and collaborate on content roadmap.

Skills

Game production experience

Live service expertise

External partner collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Passion for gaming

Job description

Overview

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a skilled and experienced Third-Party Game Producer to join our team! The successful candidate will facilitate the development and ongoing success of a live service game project developed by one of Sony's esteemed external studio partners. A background in producing a shipped game and/or running post-launch updates for live service games is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the third-party development studio. Facilitate clear and consistent communication to ensure alignment deliverables, expectations and blockers.
• Business Operations: Coordinate contract schedules, budgets approvals and any business operation between the external partner and internal departments such as, but not limited to, quality assurance, finance and legal.
• Live Service Support: Monitor post-launch content, including major expansions, DLC, in-game events, and regular updates. Collaborate with the development team as they establish and implement a robust content roadmap that keeps players engaged in order to keep SIE stakeholders informed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with various internal Sony teams to ensure a cohesive and successful game life cycle.
• Project Management: Assist with project lifecycle when needed, from milestone planning and execution to post-launch content strategy. Support project timelines, budgets, and prioritisation to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: Demonstrated ability in a game production role, with at least one shipped title on console or PC.
• Live Service Expertise: Demonstrable experience working on a live service game, with a strong preference for candidates who have led the production and release of DLC and other post-launch content.
• Third-Party Production: Proven ability to manage and collaborate effectively with external development partners.
• Platform Knowledge: A good understanding of the PlayStation ecosystem and its certification processes.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive and adept at identifying and mitigating risks to the project timeline, budget, and quality. Flexibility and adaptability are key requirements.
• Passion for Gaming: A genuine passion for video games and a deep understanding of current industry trends, particularly within the live service genre.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated producer to make an impact on a title for PlayStation! If you are passionate about creating engaging and enduring live service experiences, we encourage you to apply. At PlayStation, we believe that our team’s varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us create games that resonate with a diverse audience. As an equal opportunities employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond as we consider all candidates on the basis of their merit, unique strengths, and perspectives they will bring to the role.

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