Senior Game Producer (m/f/d)

About the Position

Sandbox Interactive, the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online, is seeking an experienced Senior Game Producer to join our team in Berlin. This role is pivotal in overseeing feature development, ensuring smooth implementation from pre-production to post-launch, and maintaining quality and alignment with overall project goals.

Responsibilities

• Own the production process for feature development, ensuring smooth implementation from pre-production to post-launch.
• Work closely with Game Designers and Engineers, ensuring that features are scoped realistically, developed efficiently, and meet quality expectations.
• Define milestones, schedules, and dependencies to ensure timely feature delivery.
• Act as the central point of coordination, ensuring alignment between design and coding teams, as well as collaboration with other departments when needed.
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively removing roadblocks to keep development on track.
• Ensure that feature development follows an iterative approach, with playtesting, feedback loops, and adjustments as needed.
• Lead milestone reviews and quality checks, ensuring the feature is polished and meets design and technical standards.
• Support task prioritization and resource management, optimizing efficiency for the feature team.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior producers and other team members, helping them grow and excel in their roles.
• Foster a strong production culture, driving collaboration, accountability, and efficiency in feature development.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in game production.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping multiple titles, ideally across various platforms (console, PC, mobile).
• Demonstrated experience in leading feature teams, particularly overseeing Game Design and Engineering.
• Deep understanding of game development pipelines, tools, and best practices.
• Strong project management skills, with experience using project management software (e.g., Jira, Trello, Hansoft).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing project needs.
• Passion for video games and an understanding of current gaming trends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of live game services and ongoing content development.
• Experience working with external development teams and outsourcing partners.

We Offer

• BVG corporate ticket: Receive a free company ticket for Germany's public transportation system.
• Personal Development:
  • High degree of autonomy and ownership from the start.
  • Develop your skills through company-sponsored training and language courses.
  • Enjoy company-sponsored tickets for Gamescom Dev & other game conferences.
• Hybrid Work model: Combine the best of both worlds, and enjoy the freedom to switch between working in the office and working remotely.
• Work-life Balance:
  • Discounted membership to Urban Sport Club for fitness and wellness.
  • Extra vacation days awarded based on years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days annually.
• Modern & Well-Equipped Office:
  • Work in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a central, vibrant neighborhood in Berlin with many dining and entertainment options.
  • Enjoy height-adjustable tables, ergonomic chair options, dimmable lighting, and acoustic panels.
• Start-up perks:
  • Benefit from free drinks and snacks in the office.
  • Participate in team events, breakfast weeks, summer and winter parties.
• Sustainable business: Be part of a successful, profitable company on a continued growth path.
• Gaming-driven culture: Work alongside a supportive team of gaming enthusiasts who are deeply committed to their craft.
• Global reach: Join a team of industry experts shaping a game enjoyed by hundreds of thousands worldwide.

About the Company

Sandbox Interactive is the ambitious game development studio behind the award-winning game Albion Online. We started as a small independent group of experienced gaming professionals in 2012, and now employ an international team of more than 100 people. Our team is passionate about making Albion Online the best game it can be, and we’re constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing team in the heart of Berlin.

Sandbox Interactive is part of Stillfront. Stillfront is a global gaming company with 1400+ employees. We develop a wide range of digital games that attract over 50 million players each month. From well-established franchises like Supremacy, Big Farm, and BitLife to niche games, we span many different genres, including strategy, simulation, RPG and action, and casual and mash-up games.