Regional Producer

Keywords Studios is one of the largest go-to technical and creative services providers to the global video games industry. We provide integrated art production, engineering, audio services, testing, localisation, and player support services for PC, PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox video games. We have 17,000 employees, 80+ studios, and operate in more than 20 countries. Keywords Studios Australia includes Wicked Workshop (Vic), Tantalus Media (SA, Qld, Vic), Mighty Games, Robot Circus and soon Liquid Gold – Liquid Development US. We are primarily an art and co‑development partner to AAA publishers supporting PC and console game releases. Key Responsibilities Opportunity & Project Management Act as a primary stakeholder for all new opportunities coming into Liquid Gold. Partner with the Liquid Development Studio Operations Director, Studio Art Director, and other Regional Producers to scope teams, estimate costs, and allocate resources. Support the Studio Operations Director in reviewing project feasibility, timelines and budget alignment. Cross‑Studio Collaboration with KWS Maintain strong relationships with KWS Studio and Production Heads in the region. Coordinate with KWS teams on art development needs for pitches, co‑development and full‑production projects. Represent Liquid Gold’s interests and capabilities across KWS regional operations. Operational Leadership Ensure project onboarding readiness, including infosec compliance, IP whitelisting and engine/tools access. Drive regional operational initiatives in partnership with local KWS departments, including: Talent Acquisition: Support recruitment strategy and headcount planning. People & Culture (HR): Oversee end‑to‑end employee lifecycle, performance reviews and management. IT & Infrastructure: Coordinate accounts, workstation setups, systems access and licensing. Finance & Payroll: Review and approve departmental spend, invoices and employee leave requests. Cultural Leadership Serve as a cultural ambassador for Liquid Gold, fostering a unified studio identity across multiple regions. Support team engagement, morale and communication between local and global leadership. Collaborate with career managers to guide regional team development and career growth. Regional Strategy & Oversight Maintain awareness of regional financial and legal factors that affect operations, including: Tax credits, incentives and funding programmes. Currency and cost‑of‑living fluctuations. Awards, labour and employment laws. Track team pay scales and market competitiveness to inform compensation planning, in coordination with People & Culture. Identify and address skill gaps to strengthen versatility and delivery capacity within the regional team. Day‑to‑Day Activities Synchronise regularly with the Studio Operations Director and Studio Art Director on project and staffing updates. Collaborate with fellow Regional Producers to balance workloads and support shared production needs. Attend client or partner meetings as needed to represent regional operations. Review project performance, report key metrics and propose operational improvements. Champion process efficiency, communication and best practices across projects and teams. Qualifications Essential Experience shipping AAA games. Experience in a client‑facing role within games, preferably AAA projects. 5+ years of experience in production or operations roles within games, VFX or digital content industries. Strong understanding of art production pipelines and multi‑discipline team structures. Demonstrated experience in regional operations, people management or multi‑studio collaboration. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills across cultures and time zones. Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing both creative and logistical challenges. Desirable Experience in outsourcing management in APAC. Familiarity with global art production vendor networks. Understanding of cultural and operational nuances across APAC territories. KPIs for Success Alignment of Australia and Japan art production with Liquid Development’s global standards. High client satisfaction ratings across APAC and global projects. On‑time, on‑budget delivery of all Australia and Japan art milestones. Strong retention and growth of key regional art talent. Positive feedback from both Studio Head of Liquid Development and KWA’s CEO on collaboration and performance. Additional Information If you’d like to know more about Keywords Studios we recommend visiting our corporate site HERE. Our recruitment process typically consists of an initial review of your application and, if suitable, a Teams or phone interview. All applications will be responded to within five to ten business days where possible. For those who make it to interview stage, feedback will also be provided. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our candidate experience, we do randomly select individuals to participate in a very short, anonymous survey. Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate your time providing this. Should you wish to discuss Keywords Studios and our opportunities prior to making an application please feel free to call our Head of Talent Acquisition, Stan Rolfe on . Leave a message and he’ll return your call as soon as possible. Please note Stan is based in Perth, Western Australia. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy Role Information Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries: Computer Games Location: APAC, Australia Area of Work: Game Development Service: Create Employment Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr