At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with clients in China, manage projects, and nurture strategic partnerships.
- Company: Join Sumo Digital, a leading game development studio with a global reach.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid work options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to lead multiple projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of game development and make impactful connections across Asia.
- Qualifications: Fluent in Mandarin, strong production experience, and excellent relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Description
Open to speaking with candidates at all levels. This role can be hybrid from our Sheffield studio or based remotely in the United Kingdom.
The External Producer will primarily support Sumo Digital to engage with clients and partners across China and wider Asia region.
They will be responsible for nurturing strategic client and partner relationships, and managing high-impact initiatives that support Sumo’s growth across Asia and China as a best-in-class co-development and art services provider.
This includes both expanding opportunities with customers and developing partnerships with external providers to strengthen our delivery capabilities.
The role will be expected to flex between supporting multiple projects and being able to run single projects as circumstances and priorities demand.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in game development, ideally from a Production background. The ability to speak Mandarin is essential for this role.
Requirements
- Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin required and Cantonese advantageous).
- Significant production experience shipping titles working with external partners and co-development teams.
- Demonstrable experience leading and developing relationships – a people person who can navigate cultural sensitivities and develop meaningful trusted advisor partnerships with multiple and varied stakeholders.
- Solid commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Senior Producer - Chinese Speaking employer: Sumo Digital
At Sumo Digital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our Sheffield studio offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while engaging with a diverse range of clients and partners across Asia. We are committed to employee growth, providing opportunities for professional development and the chance to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of game development.
