Senior Producer

CA, United States

Job description

At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title.

We are seeking a Senior Producer to work on our next AAA title.  You will work closely with UX/UI team. Help facilitate communication, support development efforts and help resolve roadblocks not only when they come to your attention, but before they become a reality.  Come make great games with us and become a part of our Production team!

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of high level initiatives and work with all departments to complete goals
  • Champion all aspects of UX and UI development from design, to engineering to art and implementation
  • Curate and maintain UX and UI related documentation
  • Take initiative to identify problems, establish facts, and propose solutions
  • Gather estimates and work with developers to evaluate feature complexity and risk
  • Maintain close communication with department leads and take notes during meetings as needed
  • Balance day to day maintenance with long-term planning; need to recognize that production is not all about fighting fires
  • Interface with other teams and departments that have UX related dependencies as part of their overall design.  
  • Establish and communicate production estimates, including estimates for when targets will be hit
  • Get to know your team: pace, velocity, progress, ownership.  Know what a critical change can do to the schedule and work with the team to determine what is best for the game

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience in the games industry
  • Experience with scheduling tools and managing a project budget
  • Experience in risk analysis and mitigation
  • Experience with multiple project management methodologies
  • Excellent project management skills and verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all individuals; stays calm and focused under pressure
  • Capable of multitasking and managing several important items at once, without allowing anything to be lost in the process
  • Must be able to effectively communicate risks and obstacles both to managed team members, as well as Studio Management

Preferences

  • Shipped at least 1 AAA title
  • Experience working with remote studios and contractors
  • Excellent people skills including the ability to motivate people and inspire their creative talents
  • Strong passion for playing games
  • Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as assigned by senior management
  • Quick learner, able to pick up new tools and technologies

Perks

  • Flexible work environment allowing you to work in-studio as many days a week or full time remotely
  • Medical, Dental, Vision 100% covered for you and your family
  • 401k matching
  • Profit sharing
  • Student Loan Paydown Plan / College Savings Plan
  • Career Improvement Plan
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Fully stocked kitchen and sponsored food trucks
  • Awesome company events, including in-person family celebrations, annual Halloween bash, and virtual gatherings throughout the year

The estimated base pay range for this role is: $115,000 - $155,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.