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About Us
At Longdue, we make narrative-first, psychologically deep RPGs. Our focus is real depth—in our characters, environments, and the stories we tell. We're here to challenge your choices and morality—everything you think you know. We're here to make games where decisions matter and have consequences. We're building on the legacy of foundational story-driven RPGs and joining the modern classics as we step into the future. Our goal is simple: be a trusted name in the greater RPG canon. We're Longdue, and we're here to leave our mark.
We are seeking a skilled Executive Producer to lead our production efforts from concept to launch. You will play a central role in shaping the future of our studio, overseeing day-to-day production processes and collaborating with the leadership team to bring the game to life. This is a unique opportunity to be a founding team member and take ownership of the entire production pipeline for a major new narrative-driven project.
Responsibilities Oversee Production: Manage the production timeline from concept to launch on console and PC, ensuring efficient development at all stages.Recruitment & Team Building: Play an active role in recruiting and onboarding key team members, helping to build a talented and cohesive studio team.Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with the founding team to steer the project through its lifecycle and ensure smooth development.Shape Studio Culture: Help establish a positive, collaborative, and productive studio culture, ensuring alignment on goals and creative vision.Manage Scope & Milestones: Oversee the project's scope, backlog, and milestone deliverables, ensuring all key deadlines are met.Risk Identification & Problem Solving: Proactively identify risks and take the necessary steps to ensure development stays on track.Facilitate Team Communication: Ensure clear, consistent communication across all departments, aligning the team with the project goals.Coordinate Contractors & Partners: Manage relationships with contractors and other third-party collaborators to meet milestones.Studio Strategy & Long-term Planning: Help develop a broader studio strategy, including fundraising, external partnerships, and long-term growth initiatives.Adapt & Evolve: Be flexible and adaptable, comfortable managing uncertainty and evolving priorities as the studio grows.Requirements Senior-Level Experience: Extensive experience in a senior or lead production role within the gaming industry.Self-Publishing Expertise: Experience self-publishing a commercial video game on both PC and console platforms.Shipped Titles: At least one commercial game shipped on PC and console.Familiarity with Processes: Knowledge of localisation, QA, submission, and build processes is essential.Leadership & Communication Skills: Strong leadership, project management, and excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).Agile & Toolset Mastery: Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Favro, Notion, Miro, Google Workspace).Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to multitask, take initiative, and work autonomously to strategise and lead the team to successful delivery.Benefits Creative Freedom: We foster an environment where your unique voice and vision can shape a groundbreaking RPG.Thought-Provoking Project: Help create a game that challenges conventions, offers a deep philosophical experience, and invites players to explore not only a mysterious world but also the depths of the human psyche.Flexible Working: We are a remote-first studio, offering you the freedom to work from wherever inspiration strikes.Seniority levelExecutive
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting
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