Senior Producer 3rd Party

Senior Producer 3rd Party (Hybrid Wakefield or Manchester studios / 4 days minimum a month office based)

Please only apply if you are based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK (we cannot accept other applications)

Team17 Digital is a leading, independent video games label and creative partner for developers from all over the world. Our mission is: delivering pioneering indie games that players around the world will love for a lifetime.

At our core, we develop and publish games to bring quality gaming experiences to players across multiple platforms. We focus on premium, rather than free-to-play games, and we’ve a portfolio of over 100 games, including iconic titles such as Worms, Overcooked, Hell Let Loose and Dredge. The games we publish top the charts on most gaming platforms and we have won many awards from BAFTAs to Golden Joysticks, as well as winning Publisher of the Year at the Develop Star Awards.

At Team17, our Third-Party Production Department is driven by a "service and customer-first" approach. We prioritise the needs of our Games Label Partners and leverage world-class talent from across all Team17 departments to ensure their products achieve success in the market.

What You’ll Work on as a Senior Producer

As a Senior Producer within Team17’s Third-Party Production Department, you’ll collaborate with developers worldwide, embodying our core philosophy: “Your success is our success!” Our mission is to build sustainable practices into our partners’ businesses, empowering them to focus on creating outstanding games. In this role, you’ll experience firsthand the team-oriented environment of Third-Party Production, where the mantra “Your success is our success!” applies not only to our partners but also to you as a valued team member.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple game development projects, guiding them from concept to release and beyond, including potential live operations.
• Mentor Associate Producers, helping them set and achieve goals to advance their projects and career growth.
• Collaborate with Games Label Partners to develop realistic project plans, define game pillars, address risks early, and map out key milestones for testing and development phases.
• Apply modern project management methodologies to monitor and balance quality, budgets, and timelines for commercial success.
• Proactively address project risks, assumptions, and dependencies, ensuring development teams stay on track.
• Provide precise project status updates to the Department Head, Lead Producer, commercial team, and other stakeholders as required.
• Cultivate strong relationships across the business while maintaining the Production team’s reputation within Team17.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in production within the gaming industry.
• Strong knowledge of cross-play game development and live operations.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, enabling you to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with diverse teams.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of contemporary project management methodologies and practices.

What’s in It for You?

• Rewards and Benefits: Annual bonus, pension matched up to 8%, Share Save Scheme, and £1,000 in free shares for new colleagues.
• Learning and Development: Six self-directed learning days per year, alongside access to organized learning opportunities and industry conferences.
• Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive Vitality private medical insurance, including coverage for pre-existing conditions, discounted BUPA dental care, and mental health support.
• Hybrid Working: We offer hybrid working from home or one of our three offices.
• Perks: Game console loans up to £500, free game keys, access to arcade games, pool tables, gaming competitions, and surprise treats delivered through the year to celebrate life at Team17.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process for the Senior Producer role includes two stages:

1. Initial Interview (45 minutes): A conversation with the Lead Producer to discuss your experience, the role, and life at Team17. This is also an opportunity to ask any questions.
2. Final Interview (60 minutes): A deeper evaluation of your expertise, cultural fit, and long-term aspirations with the Xdev Manager.

Our average process takes around 3 to 4 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact: simon.halkyard@team17.com . Prior to interview we will supply you will some of the questions that will be asked of you in advance to support your preparation. We will also establish with you how you prefer feedback. Phone, Teams call or Email.

You’ll have opportunities to engage with our recruitment team throughout the process. For any questions, please contact us at simon.halkyard@team17.com

Find out more about us

Check out our Careers portal, where you can take VR compatible tours of our offices and meet our teams: Team17 Your World

Join our Team17 Careers Discord channel, find out more about our work communities and access interview support: Discord

Team17 is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to building a diverse workforce, representative of the world we live and game in! Accessibility is at the heart of our games and we reflect that in how we operate as a business.

We can provide suitable adjustments for you during our recruitment processes from audio support to extra time on assessments. Should you require adjustments or flexible arrangements to interview, or take up a role at Team17, please let us know in the notes section of your application and be reassured that this will not affect your application.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Team17, we are committed to diversity and accessibility, striving to build a workforce representative of the world we live and game in. We offer reasonable accommodations for our recruitment process and beyond. Please inform us of any adjustments you require, and rest assured this will not impact your application.