To be a external producer you will need to be/do the following :
- have a clear understanding of the role and requirements of a game publishing company and a game development company
- understand the development and publishing processes from a game’s design phase through to its release
- have solid project management skills including scheduling, budget and risk management
- have a passion for games
- be able to handle multiple projects at the same time
- have excellent communication and presentation skills
- be able to manage people, time and resources
- have good negotiation skills
- have knowledge of the requirements of the relevant health and safety legislation and procedures
What does an External Producer do?
The External Producer is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of a game, while working externally from the development team.
External Producers are almost always employed by a game publisher. Working out of the publisher’s head office, they liaise between the publisher’s sales and marketing departments and the game developer, which may be located hundreds of miles away.
Will I need a qualification?
You don’t need a formal qualification to be an External Producer. That said, most External Producers are graduates, with common areas of study including visual and technical arts.
What’s the best route in?
There is no set route for you to follow in becoming an External Producer, but it is not an entry-level role. You will usually need to have over five years’ experience in games development, and will have worked on several commercially available titles.
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