Matrix Games

📌 Job Summary

Are you highly organised with a passion for strategy games? Slitherine is looking for two Assistant Producers to join our team. In this role, you’ll help manage the development of exciting games created by our partners around the world. No previous games industry experience is required, but strong communication skills, great attention to detail, and a love of games are essential. You must already have the right to work in the UK. 

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Learn how great games are made – from concept to release.
• Support the delivery of games being developed by our partners.
• Help track project timelines, milestones, and tasks.
• Communicate regularly with game developers to gather updates and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (marketing, finance, localisation) to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Assist with reviewing game builds and identifying gameplay issues or bugs.
• Run the beta testing process, from backend setup to triaging user feedback.
• Keep project records and documents organised and up to date.
• And anything else it takes to help get a game finished!

📚 Skills, Education & Interests

• Passion for strategy, simulation, or historical games.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, reliable, and able to juggle different tasks.
• Comfortable with Google Workspace tools, task trackers and tools like Trello or Notion
• Curious to learn about how games are produced and eager to grow in the role.
• The ability to see projects through to completion.

🧠 Who We’re Looking For

• Looking for a first step into the games industry.
• Someone who’s confident coordinating people and projects — or keen to learn how.
• A strong team player who enjoys working with different teams and partners.
• Enthusiastic, organised and detail-oriented.
• You don’t need to have made a game — just be excited by how games come together and keen to learn.
• You must have the right to work in the UK

💼 Salary & Contract

• Full-time, permanent position
• Salary £25K p/a

⏰ Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week

📍 Location & Work Pattern

• Hybrid working from our UK office in Epsom, Surrey
• Minimum 2 days per week in the office, but likely more initially

🕹️ About Slitherine

At Slitherine, we're more than just a game company – we're pioneers in the world of strategy gaming. We are dedicated to creating deep, engaging, and critically acclaimed titles that push the boundaries of the genre.

You'll get to work on a diverse and exciting portfolio of games, from our acclaimed original IPs like the grand strategy epic Distant Worlds 2, the historically rich Field of Glory series, and the intense modern warfare tactics of Broken Arrow, as well as thrilling licensed IPs such as Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector and Gladius, Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance and Stargate: Timekeepers.

🌟 What It’s Like Working Here

Joining Slitherine means becoming part of a passionate and innovative team where your contributions directly impact the future of our beloved franchises. We foster an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Here, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who share your dedication to crafting exceptional gaming experiences.

If you're eager to turn your passion into a profession and contribute to the development of world-class strategy games, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Come build something extraordinary at Slitherine!

🚀 Training & Development

We provide hands-on training, mentoring, and opportunities to learn from experienced producers, developers, and designers. You'll get to work on real projects from day one.

🎁 Benefits

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Access to our game catalogue and industry events
• Friendly and supportive team environment

📩 How to Apply

Send your CV and a short paragraph on why you’re interested in the role to

Email      careers@slitherine.co.uk
Deadline to apply: Friday 1 August 2025