OPMs client is looking for a talented Senior Producer to join their team for the overall production plan and execution, ensuring their team delivers the project according to the goals and objectives defined by the Directors.

The successful candidate will be working in an independent game studio with a prestigious publisher in the early stages of an exciting new project, so they’re looking to expand their team to accommodate for this growth.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Solid experience working as an internal Senior Producer within a game studio.
• Will have worked from start to ship on at least one major console or PC project.
• Highly experienced in Agile development process.
• Expert using JIRA, excellent understanding of reporting and acting on key metrics.
• Accomplished communicator. Able to motivate and articular laterally across the team, in addition to Studio Directors.
• Expert using MS tools, such as Excel and PowerPoint.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build, manage and own the complete backlog and sprint planning cycle. Ensure sprints deliver the requirements of the milestones and are appropriately tasked and resourced. Utilise metrics effectively and produce insightful reports.
• Proficiently facilitate team focused stand-ups. Ensure alignment across the team concerning goals and priorities. Actively manage dependencies and blockers.
• Work with the Director of Production to ensure Monthly Milestones are defined with clear, quantifiable goals and are quality focused.
• Work with discipline leads to maintain a relevant and strategic project roadmap, detailing key tools and technology requirements and prioritised content delivery.
• Proactively drive to expose project risks and mitigation strategies early. Effectively communicate proposals to Director of Production and follow through with action.
• Work carefully with the Design team to ensure the production process delivers on the creative and quality aspirations for the project.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 413!

Role posted by

Rebecca Porter

OPM is proud to be working with new independent games developer, focused on making excellent and innovative games for next generation platforms. 

They are looking for a talented Lead Producer to join their team and be responsible for the overall production plan and execution, ensuring their team delivers the project according to the goals and objectives defined by the Directors.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in Agile development processes. 
• Experience using JIRA and an excellent understanding of reporting and acting on key metrics. 
• Experience using MS Tools. 
• Comfortable using perforce and build pipelines. 
• Previously experience in a similar role. 
• Previously shipped a project in a similar role.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build, manage and own the complete backlog and sprint planning cycle. Ensure sprints deliver the requirements of the milestones and are appropriately tasked and resourced.
• Work with discipline leads to maintain a relevant and strategic project roadmap, detailing key tools and technology requirements and prioritised content delivery.
• Proactively drive to expose project risks and mitigation strategies early.
• Effectively communicate proposals with the Production team and follow through with action.
• Ensure a constant focus on quality deliverables. Drive a culture of ownership and responsibility deep within the team.
• Work closely with the Design team to ensure the production process delivers on the creative and quality aspirations for the project.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 414!

Role posted by

Rebecca Porter

One Player Missions client is a major Games Developer with multiple studios in the UK. They’re focused on creating fun console games using a world-famous IP.

They’re looking for a Associate Producer who will be a key member of the Production group on a AAA multi-platform console game.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly organised and proactive, with excellent time management, planning & communication skills
• Experience within the games industry
• Agile/ SCRUM project management experience advantageous
• Experience of Microsoft Project and/ or Excel advantageous
• Experience working within a video games development Production role advantageous
• Good understanding of in-house tools and software used in development
• Practical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Demonstrates dependability and commitment to project/ tasks
• Flexible approach with the ability to adapt with change
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Authoring and maintaining schedules as required
• Report any problems/ risks uncovered to the Project Manager
• Maintaining the JIRA database to ensure all data is in the correct location and has the correct classification/ scrum priority
• Attending meetings & reviews, taking concise and comprehensive notes, and passing information to the team as required
• Arranging and purchasing food for the development team as required
• Working with QA to ensure any testing requirements are covered
• Building and tagging versions of the project
• Undertaking relevant on-the-job training where required and keep up-to-date with industry advancements and technologies

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid and UK Remote contract options
• Flexitime
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Health and wellbeing activities
• Social Events

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214429!

Role posted by

Rebecca Porter

Our client is a games developer based in Paris. They create AAA video games with unique IP, offering immersive narratives for the player to lose themselves in.

As their Executive Producer you’ll be working globally recognised and exciting IP’s. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• You are a graduate of a BAC+5 (Engineering, business or similar school) with a specialization in project management
• Previous experience in the development of video games in an equivalent position
• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel and Project (or similar) software
• Autonomous and rigorous, true manager and team leader
• Very good analytical and decision-making skills
• Professional and positive attitude, effective in communicating both orally and in-writing
• Fluent English, written and spoken imperative.
• Curious and want to learn in a stimulating environment
• Open mind and will be keen to adapt your knowledge to the specificity of this project, our production pipeline and our clients teams

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Day-to-day planning and management of resources
• Monitoring of development tasks for both technical and artistic profiles
• Reporting on the smooth running of the project
• Lead large multidisciplinary teams
• Anticipate difficulties and propose practical solutions to overcome them
• A true leader , you will be able to demonstrate great rigor and enthusiasm in order to best support and optimize the efforts of a very high-level team on an ambitious project,
• Work in close collaboration with the Directors / Creative Director and the Production Director to whom this position reports into.

BENEFITS:

• 25 Days of Annual Leave (Workdays, not calendar days)
• VISA and Relocation support for you and your family (if required)
• The opportunity to join experienced and passionate game dev teams
• Working on highly ambitious, innovative and best-in-class projects
• Work on globally recognised and exciting IP’s

And many more!

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on + 44 (0) 1206 214421!

Role posted by

Rebecca Porter

One Player Missions client is both a game developer and publisher that’s defined and evolved open-world games.

As an Executive Producer you will be responsible for the project and your goal will be to manage development and delivery of a high-quality engaging game for various platforms.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience as a Producer or above multiple projects.
• Have previously directly led a full or significant part of a development team as a senior producer or similar management role. 
• Extensive knowledge in game and software development methods.
• Experience with identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Be accountable for a game’s full development cycle, where you lead the development and champion the product’s vision to the team. 
• Responsible for the P/L of the game and that the game reaches agreed goals. 
• Manages ongoing financial tracking for the game.
• Responsible for the collaboration with external development partners and publishers.
• Oversees project risk mitigation efforts and ensures they are effective.
• Accountable to define the project’s production goals and monitor the relative KPI’s.
• Mentor & coach key project personnel.
• Travels to publishers and partners when required.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid Work Model.
• Relocation and VISA support.
• Private Healthcare Plan.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance.
• Pension Plans.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 414!

Role posted by

Rebecca Porter

Project: AAA Games

OPMs client is looking for a talented Senior Producer to join their team on a well-established AAA IP

The successful candidate will help develop, track, maintain and executing the overall project schedule/plan

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience with full project lifecycle, from inception to completion, including any post-launch content rollout
• Proven ability to successfully deliver AAA titles on time and on budget
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good time management and planning skills.
• Good understanding of in-house tools and software used in development.
• Agile & SCRUM experience advantageous
• Experience with Jira, MS Excel & MS Project advantageous
• Practical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrates dependability and commitment to projects/tasks.
• Flexible approach with the ability to adapt with change.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the requirements of the project stakeholders (Game Directors/Publisher’s/ Executive Management).
• Working closely with project stakeholders to provide clear direction, project plans and regular status updates.
• Maintaining communication flow between the project leads.
• Working alongside leads to establish project budgets and identify the resources required to deliver the project successfully and within the constraints of the project plan.
• Daily risk assessment of the project and resolving risks or elevating to the Head of Production.
• Resolving project conflicts.
• Responsibility for leading, co-ordinating, and managing the Project Co-ordinators.
• Provide coaching to Junior Project Co-ordinator where appropriate and with direction from the Head of Production.
• Evaluate and provide support to other projects in development, championing consistency across other project teams
• Support Head of Production with Studio level resource planning
• Continuously research and recommend best practices to drive game development.
• Establish, expand, and mature pipelines, technologies, and tools to streamline project processes.
• Undertake relevant on-the-job training where required and keep up to date with industry advancements and technologies.
• Identifying and ensuring that all employee relations matters (including absence, performance, and conduct) are dealt with in line with Company policies and procedures and in liaison with Human Resources.
• Ensuring adequate staffing levels to cover for absence and throughout crunch periods.
• Carrying out local inductions and probationary reviews for all new starters to ensure competence in the full range of tasks they are required to undertake.
• Delegating work to employees and monitoring output.
• Regularly reviewing employee performance through appraisals and one-to-ones to ensure performance targets and expected behaviours are delivered.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 413!

Role posted by

Rebecca Porter

One Player Mission is proud to be working with an independent developer in Canada that has made it’s name creating multiplayer melee combat games and they have no signs of slowing down!

You’ll be working directly with studio leadership, animators and producers to bring their characters alive and realise both the gameplay and cinematic vision for their games.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional animation experience in games.
• Work experience with Motion Builder and Maya.
• Experience with realistic human animation.
• Flexibility to work with a team operating across multiple time zones.
• Animation reel demonstrating relevant and high-level animation skill set.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and team involvement.
• High degree of self-motivation and initiative-taking.
• An understanding and passion for video games.
• Motion Capture, Cinematics and Scripted events experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create high-quality animations through Keyframe and Motion Capture data for gameplay, cinematics, and scripted events.
• Make sure your animations are integrated correctly into the game, reaching the expected quality bar.
• Work in collaboration with other animators and producers to meet expected deadlines.
• Work in collaboration with marketing to deliver high-quality screenshots and trailers.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to create the best player experience possible.
• Deliver work in accordance with the animation direction of the project.

DESIRED:

• Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 and above.
• Experience developing AAA titles on multiple platforms.
• Professional experience developing First Person Shooters.

 BENEFITS:

• Remote work ONLY from Ontario, Canada
• Hybrid work from their studio in Toronto
• 6.5 weeks Paid vacation
• Game Launch Bonus Structure
• VISA & Relocation assistance if required
• Healthcare & benefits

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 425!

Role posted by

Jon Norfolk

One Player Mission’s client are a passionate team that have over 15 years’ worth of experience with 25 world renounced titles under their belt.

The successful candidate will manage a team of Game Designers while under the supervision of the Game Director. You will be the direct contact for all games designers.
 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous Lead game experience.
• Previously released a title on current gen consoles.
• Ability to be creative, rigorous, and firm when needed.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Work with the UX and UI artists to define the games ergonomics (UX).
• Write design documents for the project as well as working with the Economic Designer to create game economics.
• Work alongside the Artistic Director to maintain the project’s graphic vision.
• Work with the lead programmers to assist with implementation of game features.
• Collaborate with the Producer to establish the team’s planning.
• Write the game’s text and voices and supervise their implementation.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance.
• Vacation bonus.
• Company Stocks.
• Lunch Vouchers.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214415!

Role posted by

Hannah Murphy

One Player Missions Client are looking for a Lead Artist, The client are an established game studio based in the South East of England. With a growing team of highly experienced developers, they focus on creating the exceptional and innovative games of the future. they’re currently working with a AAA publisher in the early stages of a major new project as well as their own IP.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the art team from the front. 
• Ensure the art team’s output respects the artistic vision of the game. 
• Relentlessly raise the quality bar, demanding excellence from self and team. 
• Ensure the art team has the staff, techniques and tools they need to succeed. 
• Regularly review and provide feedback to art staff. 
• Work with directors, producers, and specialist art leads to proactively organise the art team. 
• Inspire, support and nurture the potential in the artists.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional game development experience as an artist / senior artist.
• 2 or more years experience in a leading art role.
• Advanced skill with tools such as Max, Maya, Blender, Photoshop, Substance Designer, and/or similar software. 
• Ability to produce photorealistic art of exceptional quality. 
• A strong understanding of current game technology and future ambitions. 
• Excellent time-management, and organizational skills.
• Clear and concise written, verbal and visual communication.
• A collaborative, process driven approach. 

Bonus skills:

• A passion for storytelling  
• Skills and experience in cinematography / photography / Film or TV 

Bonuses:

• 25 days annual leave plus discretionary 3 days extra for Christmas & National UK Bank Holidays
• BUPA Private Medical and Dental insurance (plus partner & children)
• Project completion bonus & Christmas bonus
• Travel card or parking ticket loan
• Bicycle purchase loan
• They offer flexible full-time and remote working options
• Local Gym membership

And lots more….

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call me directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214428

Role posted by

Mitchell Gibson

OPMs client is looking for a talented VFX Artist to join their team for the overall production plan and execution, ensuring their team delivers the project according to the goals and objectives defined by the Directors.

The successful candidate will be working in an independent game studio with a prestigious publisher in the early stages of an exciting new project, so they’re looking to expand their team to accommodate for this growth.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in games industry pipelines and VFX software, runtime optimisation and associated VFX animation workflows.
• A thorough knowledge of VFX and VFX animation be it cinematic, traditional or games.
• In depth animation VFX, with key experience using Maya, VFX software and game engines.
• Previous experience with pre pro methodology and transferring methodology to game pipelines.
• Comfortable presenting VFX work, updates and pre-production work to the development team.
• Previous experience as a Senior VFX artist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be point of contact for all VFX knowledge.
• Be an advocate for VFX and keep up to date with current practices and products.
• Creating or overseeing all VFX work, both in studio and outsourced.
• Create well written VFX documentation with process examples where required.
• Work with producers and Art Leads to ensure a realistic project scope.
• Deliver high quality VFX.

DESIRED

• Knowledge and experience with both gameplays driven and cinematic VFX and a keen interest in cinematography.
• Experience in Unreal Engine, Unity, and in-house game engines.
• Able to analyse and recreate VFX techniques using pre viz and compositing.

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call us directly today on +44 (0) 1206 214412!

Role posted by

Darren Matthews