Producer - Development

Next Level Games • Vancouver, BC

69d • CA$85,000 - CA$110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Next Level Games is seeking an Intermediate Producer to provide structure and support to technical development teams. The role involves bringing clarity and cross-discipline alignment to complex, technical work, partnering closely with engineers, technical artists, and designers to deliver engaging game experiences. Producers at NLG empower people to succeed by asking questions, removing ambiguity, keeping priorities visible, and providing the necessary structure for teams to remain focused and effective.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience supporting complex technical development, or highly technical creative development, ideally within console games.
• Demonstrated ability to bring clarity to ambiguity by diving into the unknown, learning quickly, and keeping work moving forward while details are still evolving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across design, art, and engineering to unify teams around shared goals.
• Experience supporting initiatives where you are not the primary subject-matter expert, and confidence to partner effectively with specialists to drive outcomes.
• Experience working with a range of production methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps, Waterfall) and creatively adapting approaches to fit the needs of the team.
• Passion for video games!

Nice To Haves

• Experience working through a full production cycle on a console game is a strong asset.
• Collaborative by nature, open to feedback, and motivated by continuous learning, especially in technically complex spaces.

Responsibilities

• Drive momentum and remove blockers by partnering with teams to translate high-level goals into clear, actionable plans.
• Facilitate creative problem-solving to unblock progress and help teams navigate technical and creative unknowns.
• Oversee the development of features and initiatives from concept through completion, ensuring goals and deliverables are met.
• Proactively track dependencies and risks to call out issues before they become blockers.
• Enable strong collaboration by facilitating cross-discipline teamwork towards ambitious goals.
• Create space for experts to problem-solve while keeping discussions focused and productive.
• Run efficient meetings that respect people's time, capture decisions, and close with clear ownership and next steps.
• Invest in understanding underlying tech and tools to communicate effectively with experts.
• Own visibility and alignment by partnering with leadership to understand and balance priorities, ensuring teams have the necessary context.
• Collaborate with Directors and Leads to develop and communicate the vision and roadmaps for their areas.
• Provide clear, timely updates to stakeholders and external partners without creating noise.
• Build production plans and processes that teams trust, including creating and maintaining sprint, milestone, and project-level plans, and monitoring capacity and progress.
• Identify opportunities to reduce friction and improve processes in a way teams will use.
• Help maintain and evolve task-tracking tools to ensure they are accessible and clear.

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave
• Discretionary performance bonus program
• Health coverage
• Support for mental health through Employee Assistance Program
• Support for financial well-being through Employee Assistance Program
• Legal assistance through Employee Assistance Program
• Access to in-studio gym
• Access to extensive media library
• Discounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at the online employee store

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed