505 Games are searching for a Senior Producer to join their team! A subsidiary of the entertainment company Digital Bros, they're a global video game publisher focused on offering a broad selection of titles for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes retail and digital premium and free-to-play games on leading consoles for Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, PC (Steam, Epic and GoG) and handheld platforms including mobile devices and social networks.
The role is for a Senior External Publishing Producer focused on delivering on time, on budget and to a high level of quality. The Senior Producer will be required to handle several projects releasing on multiple platforms. Responsible for ensuring that core development principles are followed, removing impediments from their teams and constantly improving production process and procedures, reporting to the Executive Producer.
As a Senior Producer, you will...
Work with development teams to produce entertaining games on time, and on budget, and to a high level of quality
Work with developers to create Milestone Schedules, including key project deliverables
Effectively track all milestones or other deliverables, ensuring focus is always on risk mitigation and proactively addressing the needs of the project. Communication of project status throughout the organization and key stakeholders is expected
Manage licensor relationship in regards to all product approvals and development communications
Manage multiple language sku’s in all territories worldwide and helping with 1st Party submissions in all territories
Work with QA Manager to assure proper quality and timeframe of QA testing
Manage any post ship game development or support needs, including live service and DLC updates
Supply all materials needed for 1st Party submissions for concept, evaluations, relevant age rating materials, pre-cert and final submission approvals
Coordinate with submissions team on any concerns or questions from 1st party, including approval/waive issue information needs
Partner with Brand/Marketing to acquire any needed information for 1st party brand/marketing approvals
Work with Brand Management and Development teams to define the creative vision of the games.
Effectively communicate the core experience of the game to others including Brand, PR, Sales, Executive management, press and partner companies
Review new products from Business Development and provide review report on strengths and weaknesses
Conduct onsite due diligence for potential new developers and produce a site review report on their strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and risks
Conduct contract review and amendment processes, including negotiations to best drive results while ensuring company interests
Partake in continual process optimisation
In coordination with VP of Product Development, create and implement new processes and procedures across PD and throughout the organization, maintaining a continual improvement process.
Manage and mentor other Production staff.
For this role, you will need...
5+ Years of game production experience
To have managed multiple titles through the entire production process, including post launch game and content updates
Expert knowledge of game genres and game industry conventions
Extensive experience with legal contracts and forms
A background with and understanding of console submission standards
To be prepared to travel internationally as required
Bachelor’s degree in computing, art, design, or related fields
