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Associate Producer
2 years ago
The Outsiders is a best-in-class development team based in Stockholm, Sweden. We are currently making the first-person rhythm shooter Metal: Hellsinger. Our focus is original IP games with unique gameplay mechanics and AAA-visuals.
Previously an independent developer, now as a team within the Funcom group, we combine the speed and efficiency of being a small team with the benefits, support and security of being a part of a larger organisation.
The Funcom team consists of over 250 people located in 5 studios - Norway, the US, Portugal, Sweden, a newly opened Romania studio - plus an additional UI/UX hub in the UK. As part of Funcom’s ongoing growth, and completing a successful turnaround, Funcom is now backed by Tencent, the largest online gaming company in the world!
The Outsiders team is a mix of industry veterans and the best talent from the many fantastic game development schools in Sweden.
Now, our Production department in Stockholm, Sweden needs an Associate Producer to work on Metal: Hellsinger!
Your Mission in Funcom
As an Associate Producer for Metal: Hellsinger you will support the strategies defined by the production lead and the department leads. You will work with cross-discipline teams and assist in coordinating several parts of production, identifying any potential bottlenecks, creating, and implementing processes and most importantly, championing the amazing Outsiders team!
How you can have an impact in your position:
- Drive the goals of milestones together with the production team
- Support teams with achieving milestone goals and ensure their on-time delivery
- Track progress and assignment of tasks, as well as creating tasks when needed
- Schedule and coordinate meetings and ensure completion of actioned items
- Facilitating collaboration between disciplines and teams
- Coordinate outsourcing services and track their progress
- Identifying and addressing any process bottlenecks
- Assist the production team with day-to-day dependencies and problem solving
We are looking for someone that has:
- 3 years of experience in game industry with at least one year in a production related role
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)
- Great time-management, communication, and multitasking skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite/GSuite and project management software (JIRA, Confluence, Trello, Miro, and spreadsheets)
In addition, the perfect candidate:
- Loves working with teams and providing them the means to excel
- Boosts engagement, ownership, communication, and motivation
- Is detail oriented, organized, and comfortable dealing with ambiguity
- Is comfortable working with limited supervision and is proactive in identifying team needs
- Has great interpersonal skills and an empathy driven management style
We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis and recommend candidates to apply as soon as possible!
Please apply in English.
Why Funcom?
We are a Scandinavian company and follow Scandinavian work values. For you, that means a flat structure in which you can thrive, be yourself, and leave a mark in the studio and become an ambassador for our company values. We focus on Agile/Scrum methodology, and heavily value the importance of work-life balance in employee culture. Funcom values close-knit, collaborative individuals who crave creative ownership, a drive for constructive input, and a never-ending pursuit of evolution and quality.
Outsiders studio is a professional working environment with international work culture , and close to 30 people . Located in Södermalm , in the heart of the game dev scene in Stockholm surrounded by a cozy area with lots of sights, restaurants, and cafés.
Working at The O utsiders studio offers a flexible working schedule, pension plan, healthcare package, social Fridays, and a long list of other benefits. Even more: working at Funcom means being part of a family of kind, skilled and professional colleagues that share a passion for games!
We have a diverse, dynamic, inclusive , challenging and engaging culture, with a basis of continued training and career development opportunities, and w e encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply. Come join us in a friendly environment of enthusiastic professionals willing to go the extra mile to deliver world-class games.
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