Multi-Platform Gaming Producer Jobs

Mission and Summary

The Video Game Producer will play a critical role in overseeing the development and production of video game design, specifically for location-based themed entertainment experiences, such as theme parks, immersive attractions, and interactive installations.

The Video Game Producer will lead the end-to-end project management process, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, to ensure timely and successful delivery of video game projects while collaborating closely with cross-functional project teams, including designers, artists and engineers to deliver exceptional video game content that enhances the overall guest experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

Lead creative efforts from concept to delivery

• In depth knowledge of project process to be able to develop project strategies and scopes and schedules
• Possesses solid aesthetic sensibilities and storytelling skills to support the creative process and to facilitate positive and productive communication between all disciplines
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and capable of multitasking
• Able to use / learn proprietary budget accounting systems: Deltek VantagePoint, etc.
• Must be able to become very knowledgeable of the client’s brand and IP
• Work in a team environment - be trustworthy, open and collaborative
• Knowledge in location-based entertainment related architectural, project management, organizational, and production, fabrication and construction practices a plus
• Able to use / learn Google Suite, particularly Sheets and Documents.
• Possess a great attitude -demonstrate a perpetual willingness to jump in and assist with any problem
• Able to create basic spreadsheet calculations.
• Passion and strong drive to constantly learn, innovate, and help the company grow
• Experience in related fields, such as live entertainment and event production and operation is a plus
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain an objective attitude toward problem-solving in difficult and/or complex situations by being proactive and solution-oriented
• Ability to represent the project and the company in front of a client
• In depth knowledge of project process to be able to work with Business and Project Development to help develop vendor RFPs, respond to RFIs, write contract scopes, and evaluate bids.
• Able to use / learn scheduling software such as MicroSoft Project, Gantter, etc.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Industry Trends: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in video game development, themed entertainment, and related industries to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. Share industry insights and propose new ideas to enhance the guest experience.
• Technical Integration: Work closely with technical integrators to understand and communicate the requirements and constraints of integrating video games into themed entertainment environments, ensuring seamless integration of game content and technology.
• Team Leadership: Manage and motivate a diverse team of developers, artists, and testers throughout the game development cycle, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Provide clear direction, set priorities, and empower team members to achieve project goals.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and challenges during the development process and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success and adherence to project timelines.
• Additional duties as needed
• Creative Collaboration: Collaborate closely with creative teams, including game designers and artists, to develop innovative concepts, game mechanics, and immersive experiences that align with the thematic vision and goals of the themed entertainment project.
• Project Management: Lead the end-to-end project management process, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, to ensure timely and successful delivery of video game projects for themed entertainment environments.
• Responsible for:
  • Project Management: Lead the end-to-end project management process, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, to ensure timely and successful delivery of video game projects for themed entertainment environments.
  • Creative Collaboration: Collaborate closely with creative teams, including game designers and artists, to develop innovative concepts, game mechanics, and immersive experiences that align with the thematic vision and goals of the themed entertainment project.
  • Technical Integration: Work closely with technical integrators to understand and communicate the requirements and constraints of integrating video games into themed entertainment environments, ensuring seamless integration of game content and technology.
  • Game Development Knowledge: Utilize your deep understanding of game development to provide guidance and support to the development team throughout the production cycle. Ensure that the development process adheres to industry best practices and delivers high-quality game content.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and motivate a diverse team of developers, artists, and testers throughout the game development cycle, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Provide clear direction, set priorities, and empower team members to achieve project goals.
  • Vendor Management and RFP/Bid Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage external vendors and partners, such as game development studios, software providers, and technology suppliers, for themed entertainment projects. Lead the process of preparing and managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bids, including defining project requirements, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with project timelines and budgets. Maintain strong relationships with vendors and monitor their performance to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project objectives.
  • Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality assurance process, including testing, bug tracking, and performance optimization, to ensure the video game meets the highest standards of functionality, user experience, and guest satisfaction.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and challenges during the development process and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success and adherence to project timelines.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with internal stakeholders, including project managers, executives, technical integrators, and creative directors, to provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and any potential issues or roadblocks.
  • Industry Trends: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in video game development, themed entertainment, and related industries to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. Share industry insights and propose new ideas to enhance the guest experience.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Vendor Management and RFP/Bid Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage external vendors and partners, such as game development studios, software providers, and technology suppliers, for themed entertainment projects. Lead the process of preparing and managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bids, including defining project requirements, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with project timelines and budgets. Maintain strong relationships with vendors and monitor their performance to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project objectives.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality assurance process, including testing, bug tracking, and performance optimization, to ensure the video game meets the highest standards of functionality, user experience, and guest satisfaction.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with internal stakeholders, including project managers, executives, technical integrators, and creative directors, to provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and any potential issues or roadblocks.
• Directly reports to the Sr. Producer for the project portfolio
• Game Development Knowledge: Utilize your deep understanding of game development to provide guidance and support to the development team throughout the production cycle. Ensure that the development process adheres to industry best practices and delivers high-quality game content.

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close-outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standing.

• Possess judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and able to juggle, shift gears, and maintain a sense of humor; deliver under extreme deadlines and intense business environment
• Able to work under tight timetables and high-pressure situations
• Previous experience working in a production role where you've managed cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of complex projects
• Team leader with excellent diplomatic listening and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner
• Must possess excellent business communication both verbal and in writing, and well-honed interpersonal skills
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently while maintaining a high level of productivity
• Proactive and solution-oriented when managing issues
• Proven experience in constantly multitasking and handling competing priorities between client business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations
• Understand the gaming industry and managing a creative process
• Ability to work well and collaborate with a team in either a remote office or in a creative open office environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Deep understanding of game development, software development process, and project management practices.

Education and Experience

• 5-7 years game dev and production experience minimum
• At least 2 years in a leadership capacity"

Company Culture:

Thinkwell's greatest resource is our people - and our diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and talents strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional work for our broad range of clients and end-users. We believe in an open and collaborative environment, and our office is door free! We know great ideas come from everywhere; so we strive to create a climate where voices are heard and a habitat in which they can grow. Working for Thinkwell should be as great an experience itself as the experiences we create for our clients and their guests.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Thinkwell Group LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Thinkwell Group LLC.'s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Any employees with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Head of Human Resources. Thinkwell Group LLC. will not allow any form of retaliation against employees who raise issues of equal employment opportunity. If employees feel they have been subjected to any such retaliation, they should contact the Head of Human Resources. To ensure the workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy including any improper retaliatory conduct will lead to discipline, up to and including discharge. All employees must cooperate with all investigations conducted pursuant to this policy.