Lead Producer (Game Development)

Location: UK or West Midlands-based; fully remote working is available. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Company

hirify.global is an independent game developer based just outside Birmingham, working on internal and co-development projects with studios and publishers.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of producers while setting goals and performance expectations.
• Oversee multiple AA and AAA game projects from concept through release and post-launch support, ensuring milestones, deadlines, budgets, and quality targets are met.
• Manage project budgets, resourcing, feature priorities, risks, mitigation plans, and production workflows.
• Partner with design, art, engineering, and QA leaders to maintain alignment and deliver cohesive gaming experiences.
• Report progress, KPIs, risks, and opportunities to senior management and executive leadership.
• Evaluate industry trends, market needs, emerging technologies, and AI-driven production tools, and research gaps and opportunities for new projects.

Requirements

• Extensive game production and project management experience, including experience in a lead or manager producer role and a proven record of delivering successful games.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and guide teams toward project goals.
• Excellent project management skills covering budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Deep understanding of game development processes and methodologies including Agile and Scrum.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and resilience when managing multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Experience with project management tools and software commonly used in game development.
• Practical, open-minded experience evaluating, testing, and implementing AI-driven improvements to production processes.
• Genuine enthusiasm for games, broad playing experience, and a critical understanding of player preferences and gaming trends.

Nice to have

• Experience in co-development or external development environments, working with studios and publishers.
• Experience supporting pitches and bids, including planning, estimates, and stakeholder presentations.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly, nurturing environment with collaborative, passionate gamers and opportunities across internal and external projects.
• Private health and dental care.
• 28 days of annual leave plus additional leave over the Christmas period.
• Team socials, events, board game nights, charity fundraisers, and two company-wide parties with expenses covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Gamepass or PS Plus subscription, fully remote working, and flexible core hours.

Hiring process

• Submit a portfolio and cover letter to careers@flixinteractive.com.
• Online portfolio links are preferred; showreels may be submitted through Dropbox or another secure sharing platform.
• Samples from previous work at another studio must be cleared for release by the copyright owners.