Games Producer vacancy at Sketchbook Games

Sketchbook Games believe that video games are one of the most powerful storytelling mediums and we use them to create unique, moving experiences. They’re currently working with renowned games writer Rhianna Pratchett on the multi-award winning Lost Words: Beyond the Page, an atmospheric adventure about a young girl aspiring to be a writer while dealing with the loss of her gran. The game is set between the pages of her diary and a fantasy land and ties the narrative into the gameplay in an unusual way, by having the player running on and interacting with the diary words themselves.

General overview of the role

Sketchbook Games are a multi-award winning game development studio. We are looking for a Games Producer to join our team.
The position is remote and is a full time contract but we are also open to part time.

Responsibilities

Good people skills - someone calm, friendly and kind
Good verbal and written communication skills
Experience of shipping at least one game
Experience shipping ports
Experience with some form of Agile or Lean production methodologies
The ability to work remotely but (whenever things reach a ‘new normal’ and it’s safe to do so) being able to commute to London once a fortnight for team co-working is a bonus
Availability for core working hours on GMT/ BST

Requirements

Help the team with time estimates so we can plan deadlines
Identify bug trends and keep the team on track
Manage our backlog to ensure tasks are prioritised and team goals are clear
Foster an environment of ongoing improvement
Be autonomous, and support the team’s own autonomy with their tasks and hours
Help make games that have something to say and can make a positive difference
Be able to understand, spot, track and communicate problems
Be good at identifying, suggesting and actioning potential solutions
Coordinate and assist with marketing, social media, focus testing and more
Be flexible, self-motivated and open minded

Perks & Benefits

Remote working (Team communication and weekly calls via Discord)
Flexible working hours
Opportunity to work in a small, friendly and talented team
Work on a multi-award winning game and new projects
A chance to join a company in a key role at a very exciting stage
Salary negotiable depending on experience