Senior Executive Producer

Frontier Developments plc; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Executive Producer to lead production on exciting projects including a sequel to a highly anticipated game. You will collaborate with top talent, ensuring projects meet the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate has significant production experience, strong project management skills, and a passion for creating exceptional games. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including relocation support and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Share option schemes

Private family healthcare

Flexitime working hours

Relocation support

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering exceptional results on multiple games.
• Ability to optimize workflows for efficiency and quality.
• Capable of building strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the development process.
• Collaborate with Game Director and discipline leads.
• Mentor the production team and oversee resource allocation.
• Manage project budgets and mitigate risks.

Skills

Leadership experience in production

Understanding of game development processes

Communication skills

Project management expertise

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Jira

Job description

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.

This role is offered on a full in‑studio basis or a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days per week in the studio). We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.

WHAT’S THE ROLE?

We’re looking for a Senior Executive Producer to join our fantastic team, initially working on the highly anticipated sequel to the zoo simulation loved by millions worldwide, Planet Zoo, and then to lead production on a new unannounced title.

As Senior Executive Producer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our games. You’ll collaborate with world‑class talent across multi‑discipline teams to deliver an experience that pushes creative boundaries and delights players. This is an opportunity to influence a global brand, drive innovation, and ensure the highest standards of quality from concept through to launch.

If you’re passionate about creating exceptional games and thrive in a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Providing strategic leadership across the development process, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Working closely with the Game Director and discipline leads to execute the creative vision and maintain alignment across all teams.
• Mentoring and guiding the production team, overseeing resource allocation, and fostering an inclusive, high‑performing environment.
• Taking full responsibility for project budgets, anticipating and mitigating risks, and making informed decisions to keep development on track.
• Maintaining clear, consistent communication with stakeholders and teams, providing regular progress updates and aligning goals with company objectives.
• Encouraging new ideas, optimizing processes, and contributing to departmental standards, acting as a role model for exceptional production values.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Proven leadership experience in a production role, with a strong track record of delivering exceptional results on multiple games.
• Deep understanding of game development processes, from concept to launch, and the ability to optimize workflows for efficiency and quality.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, capable of building strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable expertise in project management, consistently delivering high‑quality games on time and within budget.
• Strategic problem‑solving and decisive leadership, with the ability to navigate challenges and drive successful outcomes.

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience with Jira.
• Familiarity with management or simulation games.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success‑based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in‑house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.

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