Job Description

We are Fatshark

We are a critically acclaimed Swedish game development studio with about 190 experienced and skilled employees. We are most well-known for developing the Warhammer: Vermintide franchise, but have also helped develop a number of AAA titles and we launched the highly anticipated game Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.

We have grown quite a bit over the last few years, but we still embrace the same values that we started with. We want to build the best first person co-op games together, in an approachable, fun and passion-driven way.

The role

As a Producer at Fatshark, you will be at the forefront of driving our development teams towards excellence, ensuring alignment with Fatshark's vision and fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement. This role can optionally be mixed with managerial responsibilities for candidates interested in people leadership. Both the Producer-only path and the Producer with managerial responsibilities path are equally valued.

Please tell us in your application whether you're interested in the Producer role only, or Producer with managerial responsibilities.

What you'll do

Producer

• Facilitate team ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

• Monitor team progress, key deliverables, and project milestones to ensure timely delivery

• Support efficient workflow using tools like Jira and optimize product development processes

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Directors, and other teams for effective communication and resource allocation

• Assist the team in removing impediments, improving communication and creating a high level of focus

• Ensure adherence to workflow practices and make informed decisions on task prioritization

• Implement the project's vision and strategic direction within your team

• Foster a result-oriented, fast-paced culture that embraces experimentation and change

Managerial Responsibilities (optional)

• Attract, recruit, and onboard new talent while developing and coaching existing team members

• Conduct performance reviews, manage compensation, and ensure effective team performance

• Drive studio-wide improvements and contribute to the Studio Management forum

Required qualifications

Producer

• 3+ years of professional experience in the same or a similar role in the video game industry (Producer, Project Manager, Team Lead)

• Proven expertise in agile methodologies and project management

• Strong understanding of game/software development processes and team dynamics

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, being able to give and receive constructive feedback

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Additional Required Qualifications (only if pursuing managerial responsibilities)

• Demonstrated experience managing the full employee lifecycle

• Strong leadership skills

Bonus qualifications

• Experience working with live service games

• Leading a team that shipped at least one AAA game title

• Experience in a similar role outside of the gaming industry (e.g. IT or entertainment)

• Technical background in game development

• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the industry

What we offer

• A playful, friendly and inclusive workplace

• Opportunities for personal growth with varied projects, experienced co-workers and recurring hack weeks/days

• Regulated flex time and paid overtime

• Occupational pension

• Health benefits and health check ups

• Bonus program

• Relocation package for international talent

• Parties, social events and team-building activities

• Dog-friendly office located in central Stockholm

Application details

We have a policy of working 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day optional to work from home. The onboarding is being done fully in the office.

We look forward to reviewing applications and will be interviewing candidates continuously until the position has been filled.

Location: Stockholm (on-site)
Start: ASAP
Form of Employment: Permanent, full-time