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Producer
Blind Squirrel EntertainmentUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Nov 2024
💰 $91,000/yr($80,000/yr – $91,000/yr)
About the role
Blind Squirrel Games (BSG) is a proud, independent studio that joins forces with developers and publishers seeking an innovative partner in creating quality games. At BSG, people are our purpose, so we prioritize an inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative work environment for all our squirrels. We operate as a hybrid-remote studio, allowing our developers the flexibility to crush milestone goals at the studio or within the comfort of their own home. We currently have studio locations in Irvine, California; Austin, Texas; and Auckland, New Zealand. Skills and experience are highly valued at BSG, but we recognize that talent is a product of hard-work, resilience, and a growth-mindset. We champion individuals who have demonstrated they have the grit necessary to overcome challenges and subscribe to the notion that inclusion breeds synergy and innovation. To us, diversity isn't a metric—it's a must! Location: This is a full-time position available to work in Irvine, CA. Salary: The salary range being considered for this role is $80,000-$91,000. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location. PRODUCERS AT BSG…As a Producer at Blind Squirrel Games, you will perform as a production expert responsible for the successful operation and delivery of project work from internal and external teams. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES This role will include the following responsibilities:
- Ensuring the development processes for your team operate effectively and efficiently.
- Acting as a vital conduit of information across the team, studio, and external clients, making sure they are kept informed of project status and any issues or needs.
- Working with the leads and stakeholders to ensure projects are adequately resourced and completed on time, within budget and to a high level of quality.
- Working with project leads to create goals and schedules and track progress towards major milestones.
- Supporting and helping to improve our culture of transparency, constant improvement, and empowering support.
- Being aware of any issues that affect the performance of your team and diligently removing any impediments to team success.
- Managing and mentoring more junior members of the production team so they reach their full potential and achieve their long-term career goals.
- Experience as a Producer developing software.
- Passion and commitment to making top quality videogames.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team building qualities.
- Impeccable organizational skills with the ability to constantly juggle different needs in the right order of priority.
- A disposition to be pro-active, inquisitive, independent and solve problems in an urgent manner.
- Excellent, intuitive risk management skills with a strong desire to identify and solve potential issues before they occur.
- The ability to see the bigger picture and be detailed orientated as required.
- Understanding of the functions and relationships between different departments in a game development studio.
- Understanding of different game development methodologies and processes.
- Hands-on experience with industry standard project management software such as JIRA, Excel, MS Project, etc.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a production role as a videogame developer.
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