Working Model: Hybrid 2-3 days per week in Studio
Location: Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E15 2GW
Position Overview
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 UIUX, 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 UIUX, 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
Senior Producer (Design) employer: Sports Interactive (SI)
At Sports Interactive, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As an Associate People Partner, you'll benefit from a supportive team environment, comprehensive health plans, and unique perks like free access to games and regular events with partnered football clubs, all while working in our dynamic London studio. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities for development and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
