Associate Producers (Upcoming and Existing MMOGs)

Jagex Ltd, developer and publisher of the hugely successful RuneScape, is looking for imaginative individuals with excellent team management skills and a thorough understanding of games development. The successful candidate will take on the challenge of leading one of our game content development teams. This will include taking full responsibility of all managerial tasks and providing inspirational leadership to 15+ developers.

Key duties include:

• Leading a team of 10-15+ content developers ranging from junior to senior staff;
• Helping to manage the content development team in the production of original and ingenious work, while ensuring that milestones are accomplished and schedules achieved on time;
• Ongoing appraisal of team members' individual performances, helping them to work towards their own personal development objectives and beyond;
• Cooperating with senior design and technical staff to define the game's direction, and building excellent working relationships with multiple development teams numbering 70+ staff, to ensure continuous production of high quality content;
• Establishing a creative and productive environment through effective team coaching and people management;
• Overseeing the development of the game world, ensuring a cohesive approach is maintained for the overall storyline development of each project;
• Leading by example through commitment, passion and professionalism, helping to drive Jagex and its products forward.

Essential requirements:

• Strong leadership skills with experience of managing games development teams;
• Proven time and project management skills with demonstrable ability in handling multiple responsibilities concurrently, while working well under deadline pressure;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to communicate enthusiastically, clearly and concisely with groups and individuals;
• Knowledge of the MMO gaming market;
• Solid problem-solving ability and insightful approach to new challenges;
• Great attention to detail allied to awareness of the bigger picture.

Desirable

• Degree level education or equivalent experience;
• Deep understanding of storytelling structure, roleplay mechanics and general gameplay;
• Anime, graphic novels and fantasy and/or general sci-fi interest.

Details:

Salary
£24-30k+ (negotiable depending on experience), plus excellent benefits package including annual bonus, private healthcare, gym membership and more.

Location
Cambridge, UK. Candidates must be able to work in Cambridge or relocate if offered the position. Interviews will be held at the Cambridge office.

To apply:
Send your CV (as Word document) with covering letter to: