Producer (Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office)

Producer (Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office)

Department : Production

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Eugene, OR

Compensation :

$61,000 - $73,000 / year

Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day

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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Must-Haves

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

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

PMI PMP Certification

Education & Experience

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

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 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.

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