Producer

We are on the lookout for a Producer

This role requires exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage resources, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full development process, including planning, scheduling, task management, budget control (in collaboration with finance), and resource allocation.
• Create and maintain project Gantt charts, establish milestones, and ensure teams remain on track to meet deadlines.
• Monitor progress and address challenges proactively to ensure projects align with the company's goals.
• Collaborate with the Production Director and CCO to identify and recruit key project personnel.
• Assign team members to project phases and oversee onboarding for new hires.
• Mentor team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and development.
• Support HR in recruitment efforts, including conducting interviews.
• Manage team absences, ensuring continuity in project delivery by tracking time logs and coordinating coverage.
• Ensure the creative vision of projects is followed, providing feedback to keep quality aligned with expectations.
• Supervise QA activities to guarantee games are free of critical bugs and deliver excellent player experiences.
• Monitor post-launch game performance, gathering user feedback and implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Work with departmental leads to define and achieve project objectives.
• Facilitate communication between teams, ensuring effective collaboration and information sharing.
• Moderate planning and review meetings to set team goals and monitor their achievement.
• Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact development timelines or success.
• Develop contingency plans and implement strategies to mitigate risks effectively.
• Maintain communication with publishers to align on objectives and deadlines, presenting updates and deliverables.
• Contribute to the negotiation of financial aspects, outsourcing contracts, and freelancer agreements.
• Monitor deliverables from external vendors to ensure quality and deadlines are met.
• Liaise with platform holders (e.g., Steam, Sony, Microsoft) to ensure successful game releases.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in video game production, with experience leading projects to completion.
• Proficient with production tools like Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and familiar with distribution platforms (e.g., Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG).
• Demonstrated ability to manage full project lifecycles, from kickoff to delivery, while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
• Working knowledge of Agile frameworks for game development.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Game Development, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience working on published AAA or AA game projects.
• Knowledge of current gaming industry trends and technologies.
• Experience managing live-service or post-launch game updates.

Competencies

• Motivate and manage teams effectively, resolving conflicts constructively.
• Clear and concise communication skills to align teams and stakeholders
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex schedules.

Soft Skills

• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across teams.
• Ensure all aspects of production meet quality and creative standards.
• Ability to align day-to-day tasks with long-term project goals.

Submit your resume and a short cover letter in English to join Stormind Games.