At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design delivery for Football Manager, ensuring quality and timely execution.
- Company: Join a dynamic studio at Sports Interactive, known for its innovative game design.
- Benefits: Enjoy private healthcare, gym memberships, free games, and a fun work environment.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in game design while working with passionate creatives.
- Qualifications: Experience in game production and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
We are hiring a Senior Design Producer to elevate and accelerate design delivery across Football Manager. This role exists to bring assertive, pro‑active ownership to the day‑to‑day execution of work across our UI/UX, narrative, and game design teams (consisting of ~20 designers across multiple features & initiatives). Following two challenging cycles we are looking for a highly organised, experienced producer who can ensure design work is clearly planned, communicated, and delivered predictably without compromising creative quality. On an annual release cadence, it is imperative that design lead the way early and that work is not allowed to drift or delay development. You will be accountable for ensuring design work is delivered at pace and is ready to enter production. You will ensure that dependencies and risks are surfaced early, and progress tracked with clarity and intent. Whilst you will primarily take ownership of day‑to‑day execution, as a senior member of the production group you will also help shape process, mentor producers, and act as a trusted partner to design and production leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Assertive accountability for delivery of UI/UX, narrative, and game design output across multiple features and initiatives
- Operate with urgency and efficiency in the context of an annual release cadence
- Successfully position design to be delivering ahead of the next iteration, not reacting late
- Partner with Design Leads to translate creative vision into achievable plans, timelines, and milestones
- Proactively identify delivery risks, dependencies, capacity constraints, and mitigation strategies
- Safeguard design quality through effective planning that considers stakeholder feedback and iteration loops
- Ensure validation gates are utilised and requirements satisfied to enable designs to move into production with confidence
- Drive build reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support evolution and improvement of design production processes to enable clarity, consistency, and scalability
- Provide clear, concise, and actionable updates on progress, risks, and decisions
- Facilitate alignment and collaboration across creative, technical, and production perspectives
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Proven experience in senior game production roles with accountability for delivery of creative work
- Deep understanding of production in a creative setting, with experience delivering in a deadline‑driven environment
- Able to bring solid organisation and pro‑active intent to a fast‑moving, ambitious studio
- Comfortable operating among legacy complexity whilst focussed on forward‑thinking opportunity
- Strong command of production tools (Jira, Confluence) with an understanding for how they add delivery confidence, not administrative overhead
- A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
- Experience working on large‑scale, systems‑driven or simulation‑heavy games
- Familiarity with Football Manager or deep sports simulation titles
Benefits of Working at Sports Interactive
- Private Healthcare and Dental Plans
- A range of Gym Membership options through our Benefits partners
- Travel Insurance for yourself and your family
- Subsidised mental health, therapy, and coaching sessions are available
- Access to our on‑site physical and massage therapist services
- Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary)
- Regular events in collaboration with our partnered football clubs
- Free onsite evening bar in our London HQ
- A well‑stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees
- Multiple clubs and societies to join e.g., book club and art workshops
- Your club’s shirt personalised upon passing probation
- Trophies & gift cards for length of service milestones
- Cupcakes delivered on your birthday
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from any relevant candidate irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. SI is proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer, and we are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Our studio has disabled access and facilities but please ensure you advise us if you require any other reasonable adjustments to be made to support you during the recruitment process.
Senior Producer (Design) employer: SEGA
At Sports Interactive, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions creativity and collaboration. Located in the vibrant Here East at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while providing access to exceptional benefits such as private healthcare, gym memberships, and regular events with partnered football clubs. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer opportunities for mentorship and continuous improvement, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in game production.
