At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design delivery for Football Manager, ensuring quality and timely execution.
- Company: Join Sports Interactive, the creators of Football Manager, in a vibrant London studio.
- Benefits: Enjoy private healthcare, gym memberships, free games, and a fun work environment.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in game design while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in senior game production and strong organisational skills required.
We are Sports Interactive, the studio behind Football Manager. Founded in 1994, Sports Interactive became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA Europe in 2006. Based at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London, the SI team continues to expand as we bring our titles to an ever‑growing audience across an increasing variety of platforms.
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
- Ability 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
- 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
- Access to 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 partnered football clubs
- Free onsite evening bar in our London HQ
- Well‑stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees
- Multiple clubs and societies to join (e.g., book club, art workshops)
- Club shirt personalised upon passing probation
- Trophies and gift cards for length of service milestones
- Cupcakes delivered on your birthday
Equal Opportunity Statement
Sports Interactive is a proud equal opportunities employer and encourages 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. We are a Disability Confident and committed employer, dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
Senior Producer (Design) in London employer: Sports Interactive Ltd
At Sports Interactive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of East London. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, mental health support, and opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and regular events. Join us at Here East, where you can thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the beloved Football Manager franchise.
