Senior Producer Knutsford, England
Job description
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
TT Games was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2007 and went on to develop the hit LEGO games franchise. The company is proud to continue its mission to be the leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.
Your New Role…
As a Senior Producer at TT Games you will be a key member of the Production group on a AAA multi-platform console game. Reporting to a Production Director, you will have responsibility for scheduling, organising, and tracking work for one or more Feature Teams in a project. You will identify and deal with issues and risks, lead team meetings, and supervise the work of junior Production staff.
Working within a multidisciplinary development team, you will be analytical and rigorous; a clear communicator, and an excellent listener.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Working with the project Leads and Directors to define, scope, plan and prioritise work in support of the project’s goals
Building long-term and short-term plans for the work of your assigned teams, while adapting to change, to help them deliver milestone work on time to the required quality
Being responsible for the resolution, prioritisation and maintenance of tasks/ tickets within the project’s Jira database
Facilitating development meetings, ensuring outcomes and tasks are documented, and schedules are updated
Monitoring and identifying areas of risk in the project, devising solutions and contingencies as required, and evaluating cross-team dependencies to identify and deal with areas of concern
Motivating and encouraging contributors to make sure that they have what they need, and that high quality work and effort is celebrated and rewarded
Managing direct reports to deliver exceptional work in a positive, constructive and enjoyable environment
Qualifications & Experience…
Extensive Production leadership roles, in the games industry, on console projects at scale
Experience owning the production of features/content, from concept to delivery
Willingness to take initiative and responsibility to ensure the quality of the game is not compromised
Experience in handling multiple tasks, risk analysis and management within the team.
Experience working to produce a complex game, with responsibility for scheduling developers work and managing project risks
Experience working to facilitate project management meetings – driving for alignment and clarity in outcomes with stakeholders
Experience working to identify and improve development processes, using data to measure efficacy of results
A self-starter who is highly organized and proactive, with excellent time management, planning, and communication skills
Extensive knowledge of production methodologies industry best practices
Extensive knowledge of industry-standard software (Jira, Perforce, etc.)
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Highly organised and proactive, with excellent communication skills.
Practical and methodical approach to problem solving.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].
