Games Production Coordinator
A Games Production Coordinator oversees the administrative and logistical aspects of video game development, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. You'll liaise between different teams, manage documentation, track progress, and support producers in delivering games on time. This role is essential for keeping complex development projects organised and running smoothly.
Typical Salary
£24,000 – £38,000
per year
Day-to-day tasks
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include a variety of coordinating and administrative duties:
- Scheduling meetings, milestones, and deliverables across teams
- Maintaining project documentation and progress reports
- Tracking budgets and resource allocation
- Communicating updates between producers, developers, and stakeholders
- Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks
- Organising playtesting sessions and feedback collection
- Supporting recruitment and onboarding of new team members
Skills needed
To succeed as a Games Production Coordinator, you'll need a strong mix of organisational and interpersonal abilities:
- Project management and scheduling
- Communication and stakeholder liaison
- Attention to detail and documentation
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Time management and prioritisation
- Basic financial tracking and budgeting
- Proficiency with production software and tools
Career progression
Starting as a Games Production Coordinator provides an excellent foundation for advancing within the games industry. You can progress to Senior Coordinator, Associate Producer, or Producer roles as you gain experience. Many coordinators also transition into specialised areas like community management, quality assurance leadership, or business operations. Networking within the industry and demonstrating strong organisational skills will accelerate your career growth.