Producer (Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office)

Pipeworks Studios•Eugene, OR

10d•$61,000 - $73,000•Remote

About The Position

The Producer leads cross-discipline teams on game development projects and acts as the central point of contact between clients, studio leadership, the project team, and all stakeholders. This role ensures development is coordinated so projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, and meet or exceed quality expectations. The Producer executes a variety of tasks and key management objectives related to the development of assigned software products, from concept, to release and/or live operations.

Requirements

Previous experience with video game development, including at least two shipped titles, with at least one of those from inception to launch
Proactive mindset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional project management practices and software expertise
Ability to provide critical feedback on projects against goals and strategies
Ability to resolve conflicts both on the team and between the team and other stakeholders
Growth mindset/learns from mistakes
Curiosity about customer needs, the gaming industry as a whole, and other PW projects
Ability to maintain composure and poise in a stressful, fast-paced, ever-changing dev environment
Capable of working with and managing a team in a hybrid (mixture of on-site and off-site) work environment
Takes on responsibility
Deep understanding of the development process in all discipline areas
Financial and business acumen
Motivated by careful, objective, & detail-oriented work
Ability to motivate a team to perform at a high level
Adept use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Jira, and Confluence, including generating reports and charts
At least 3 years of experience in a software development Producer and/or Project Manager role
Education: Certificate of completion of Game Development (e.g. LCC, Full Sail) or any University degree

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in the industry and a desire to create high-quality interactive experiences with an eye toward a successful product launch
Experience with Live Operations in a Production role

Responsibilities

Act as primary point-of-contact for customer stakeholder(s)
Identify and manage against project success goals
Collaborate with studio leadership and finance to align strategic goals and tactical measures
Procure project-related Software and equipment
Own outsourcing contract planning, negotiation, and management
Own the estimation, budgeting, planning, prioritization, and scheduling of tasks related to the development of software projects, from concept to release and live operations
Track resource allocation, expenditures, project schedules and corresponding budgets against contractual commitments
Project financial tracking and reporting
Identify critical path risks and issues, then develop and implement mitigation plans as necessary
Identify, drive implementation, and improve project development pipeline and workflow
Provide regular project status and financial reports, communicate progress and risk to studio leadership
Provide clear project vision, goals, and objectives to project team and stakeholders
Facilitate communication and coordination for internal and external project resources to eliminate roadblocks and ensure successful SOW completion
Work with your project team and QA to manage bug assignment, priority-setting, and progress towards resolution
Complete regular project retrospectives/post mortems
Provide project demos and interviews as needed
Effectively contribute to department processes and best practices

Benefits

Flexible Working Environment
Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter how they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K with employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
Generous Paid Time Off
20 Paid Company Holidays
Relocation Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Club Discounts
Sports Team Sponsorship
Annual Company Events
Project Wrap Parties
A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization.
By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!
Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Demographic Report.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications.