Senior Game Producer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Dynamic studio culture in East London

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Senior Game Producer to oversee the development of new titles from our studio. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure high-quality releases and engaging gameplay.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in game production, a track record of shipped titles, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of Agile practices. You will collaborate with art, design, engineering, and QA to deliver on milestones.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a producer in game development with shipped titles.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex game projects.
• Strong leadership and communication to guide cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end development of game projects from concept to release.
• Create and maintain schedules, roadmaps, and budgets.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams and align with stakeholders.
• Identify risks and drive on-time milestone delivery.
• Contribute to process improvements and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Agile methodologies

Multitasking

Tools

Jira

Asana

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an experienced and results-driven Senior Game Producer to oversee the development of their exciting new game titles from their studio in East London . You will be responsible for guiding cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality games. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with a deep understanding of the game development lifecycle. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable interactive experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end development cycle of one or more game projects, from concept to release.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, roadmaps, and budgets.
• Lead and motivate development teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Facilitate communication between all disciplines (art, design, engineering, QA) and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues to keep projects on track.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and drive the timely delivery of milestones.
• Contribute to strategic planning and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Producer in the video game industry, with shipped titles in your portfolio.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex game development projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the company.
• Work on exciting and innovative game projects with a talented team.
• Be part of a dynamic studio culture in East London .