Technical Producer

Summary

Join FuturLab, an award-winning game studio, as a Technical Producer to oversee core and technical teams on PowerWash Simulator 2. You will create and track tasks, organize teams for efficient delivery of fixes and features, and maintain a big-picture view of the project. Key responsibilities include project management and planning, sprint and roadmap coordination, technical pipeline optimization, and cross-team communication. You will also assess risks, manage team resources, support QA and build management, and contribute to live ops and post-launch support. Regular stakeholder reporting is crucial. The role demands strong technical knowledge and experience in game development.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Producer, Technical Project Manager, or similar role in the games industry
• Experience shipping multiplatform games (PC, console, mobile) with an understanding of platform-specific requirements
• Demonstrated success managing live service operations, including content updates, patches, and post-launch support
• Strong technical knowledge of game development pipelines, including programming, art, and QA processes
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello) and production tracking
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, art, design, QA) to align on technical and production goals
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Work closely with programmers, designers, and artists to define technical milestones, estimate resource, and prioritise work based on project needs
• Manage sprint cycles, track tasks, and ensure that the team stays aligned on goals and deadlines
• Oversee and facilitate improvements to development pipelines, build processes, and tooling
• Act as the bridge between engineering and creative teams, ensuring clear expectations and documentation for technical features
• Identify technical risks early and work with teams to mitigate potential roadblocks before they become issues
• Monitor team bandwidth, identify skill gaps, and collaborate with leadership to ensure the right people are in place to meet project demands
• Ensure smooth build deployments, coordinate with QA, and help maintain game stability throughout development
• Work with the team to plan patches, updates, and ongoing technical support for PWS2
• Provide regular updates on technical progress, challenges, and potential improvements to leadership and team members
• Running standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives with the PWS2 tech and FuturLab’s Core Tech teams
• Collaborating with tech leads and the Senior Producer to ensure realistic development timelines
• Managing Jira to track progress and adjust priorities on tasks based on the needs of the project
• Communicating with designers and artists about technical constraints and solutions
• Coordinating with QA to ensure builds are functional and issues are logged properly, then triaging them appropriately
• Reviewing and refining development workflows for efficiency
• Helping prioritize and manage tech debt while keeping production moving forward
• Working with external partners or middleware providers if necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce) and build pipelines
• Hands-on experience with Unity
• Familiarity with backend services, APIs, and cloud infrastructure relevant to live service games (e.g., AWS, Azure, PlayFab, or similar)
• Experience working with external partners or third-party service providers
• Experience with DevOps practices or release management
• Familiarity with data analytics and telemetry to inform production decisions

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance related bonus
• Bi-annual salary reviews based on your performance
• Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (No weekends, No overtime, No Crunch!)
• Opportunity to work from home (UK only), out of our Brighton office, or hybrid
• 21 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays, which includes our very own FuturLab Bank Holiday!
• 2 Duvet Days. (No questions asked)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Studio closure over the Christmas period
• 5 paid training and 2 paid volunteer days per year to work on your personal development
• Opportunities to attend and speak at gaming events/conferences
• Free MS Game Pass or PS+ subscription
• Free game codes, game swag and merchandise
• Bike2work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity - 9 months full pay (statutory benefit topped up by FL)
• Paternity leave - 8 weeks full pay
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Private Healthcare, includes dental and optical cover
• Remote therapy service through Spill -8 x 50-minute virtual sessions over 6 months whenever you need them. Unlimited ‘ask a therapist’ text questions
• Eye tests & standard glasses for display work