Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.

You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren't afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

We have a new state of the art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth overlooking the Harbour and we're looking for an experienced and talented Exec Producer to take this key position on an undisclosed project. Reporting to the Production Director, you will have responsibility for the delivery of the project to time and on budget, and within the quality expectations of the studio and client.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To lead and support a multidisciplinary team
Manage the schedules of multiple departments within the game team, to ensure that milestones are agreed, detailed and delivered as expected
Create milestone content and realistic production schedules in coordination with team leads and management
Manage the project budget - identifying resource requirements and expectations, tracking actual project spend vs planned spend and updating projections
Ensure project scope is being adhered to
Identify and resolve conflicts between schedule, budget and design goals
Manage communication of project progress to the Production Director and internal senior management team
Ensure each team member is working from a tracked schedule and has a strong sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of their contribution
Ensure effective communication, foster positive working relationships and teamwork
Keep abreast of current market trends
Work closely with international publishers
Requirements
Experience working in a production role on at least two shipped console titles
Strong Team Management Skills - experience of managing and motivating teams of developers in all disciplines towards a common project goal.
Strong risk analysis skills where it relates to scheduling, budget, personnel and design.
The ability to identify and communicate project milestone goals and objectives.
Experience using JIRA, Confluence and other project management tools in a production environment
Passionate, willing to go that extra mile to make truly great games
Demonstrable and effective verbal and written communications skills
Benefits
Excellent holiday package
Regular social events
Fresh fruit and snacks
A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
Ongoing training and development, with career progression
Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Dental Insurance
Group Income Protection
Company Pension Scheme
Cycle To Work Scheme
Eye-Care Vouchers
Perks

Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.