Outsource Producer

Larian Studios; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Guildford seeks an Outsource Producer to oversee production and partner management for high-quality role-playing games. The successful candidate will coordinate outsourced work, build relationships with external partners, and ensure project quality. Experience in the games industry, strong communication skills, and familiarity with production tools are essential. This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring active collaboration in the office.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Opportunity to work with experienced developers

Inclusive team activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing external development partners in the games industry.
• Strong understanding of the full game development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate outsourced work across teams.
• Track progress and ensure content meets quality expectations.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with partners.

Skills

Management of external development partners

Understanding of game development lifecycle

Production and workflow tools (Confluence, Shotgun, Jira)

Communication skills

Budget management

Negotiation skills

Tools

Confluence

Shotgun

Jira

Job description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role‑playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for an Outsource Producer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Outsource Producer

Responsibilities

• Production and Partner Management (≈90%)
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate outsourced work across internal and external teams.
• Track progress and follow up regularly with all stakeholders.
• Ensure outsourced content meets Larian’s quality expectations.
• Maintain smooth collaboration between internal leads and external vendors.
• Support forecasting and resource planning based on project needs.
• Vendor Scouting and Evaluation (≈10%)
• Research and evaluate new outsourcing partners, studios, and individuals.
• Identify boutique or emerging teams that fit Larian’s quality bar and working style.
• Review pitches and shortlist bids for stakeholders.
• Present options objectively, balancing creative goals and cost considerations.
• Relationship Building
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with trusted outsourcing partners.
• Foster open, respectful communication across time zones and disciplines.
• Help external partners understand Larian’s culture, processes, and standards.
• This is a full‑time, on‑site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing external development partners in the games industry.
• Strong understanding of the full game development lifecycle.
• Experience using production and workflow tools such as Confluence, Shotgun, or Jira.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Budget management and vendor negotiation experience.
• Awareness of regional outsourcing rates and production costs.

Nice to have

• Existing network of coding or co‑development outsourcing partners.
• Experience working in both development and publishing environments.
• Multilingual or international collaboration experience.
• Passion for video games, especially if you’ve played and loved Larian’s titles.

What we offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small‑studio feel.
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged.
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields.
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like‑minded colleagues.
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees.
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback.