Gareth Mills
Lead Producer @Anchor Point Studios
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Producer @Anchor Point Studios
EDUCATION
Swansea Institute
BSc 2:1, 3D Computer Animation
SKILLS
ABOUT GARETH MILLS
ABOUT ME Organised, passionate, pro-active Lead Producer with a can-do attitude, holding 20+ years experience in the industry. A proven track record of success on PS4, web, physical products and a number of chart topping mobile games. Enthused by creative collaboration to get the best out of teams, always looking for ways to further develop skill set.Lead Producer Manages Producers through regular check-ins, defines and supports career development plans using a successful blend of coaching and directive styles. Cultivates a healthy, trusting, open, and creative team culture. Establishes and maintains efficient processes to track team objectives, align with the Production team director for scalable development practices, and propose enhancements for maximum efficiency. Utilises tools and project data to generate and maintain roadmaps and schedules. Runs daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, sprint planning and retrospectives. Coordinates with discipline directors to align team objectives, creates necessary reporting, and updates stakeholders. Fosters communication and knowledge sharing among teams. Ensures evolving needs are met across different teams and the studio. Collaborates with internal groups, third-party developers, and external service providers to achieve team objectives. Collaborates with other producers and development teams to address resource requirements and negotiate optimal outcomes. Identifies, reports, and mitigates risks, escalating if needed. Identifies and addresses dependencies, implementing communication and processes to mitigate where possible. Creates dashboards, using data to identify improvements and support decision making. Manages a low-friction way to support the development team. Uses emotional intelligence to build strong relationships with individuals and support the team effectively, then applies experience and critical thinking to define and resolve issues. Records valuable learnings gathered throughout development from the team, so past challenges lead to better future results.PROJECTS:Unannounced Anchor Point Title (2024-now)Unannounced Sony TitlePS5 Multiplayer Fantasy Game (20••••24)Unannounced Sony TitlePS4 VR Game Pack (2020)Unannounced Sony TitlePS4 Live Action Adventure (20••••20)Unannounced Sony TitlePS4 VR Technology with big IP (20••••18)EricaPS4 cross platform live action thriller (20••••19)SingStar Celebration (2017)PS4 & mobile appMoshi Monsters Egg Hunt (2017)Website, mobile game, physical productsDozens of other console & mobile games.
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