At Skydance Interactive we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.
We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows we want to bring even more risk-takers innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.
Following the success of our 2020 genre-defining hitThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and our Webby nominated Best Immersive Experience Behemoth we are currently working on several highly anticipated games for emerging platforms that we cant wait for you to play!
Own the production schedule from high-level roadmaps to sprint goals and everything in between; ensure teams are aligned deadlines are met and budgets stay on track
Balance short-term problem solving with long-term planning and support the team through unplanned challenges
Coordinate project scoping requirements gathering and milestone definitions
Work closely with project leadership to define what done looks like at each stage of development
Leadership and Collaboration
Foster strong communication and collaboration across disciplines
Mentor direct reports and production team
Partner with the Executive Producer to evolve production practices and grow the teams capabilities over time
Help create a positive and sustainable development culture
Coordinate across internal and external partners (vendors outsourcers etc.) as needed
Manage up to studio leadership ensuring executive team has clear and timely insights into project progress risks solutions and budget
Experience and Knowledge
Adapt your approach based on team needs; you know theres no one-size-fits-all production methodology
Collaborate with discipline leads to surface risks identify solutions prioritize trade-offs and manage scope effectively
Track and troubleshoot dependencies across teams
Make sure playtesting feedback and milestone reviews are integrated into the development process
Execution and Quality
Clearly communicate team progress and evolving priorities surfacing blockers early and pushing for clarity when plans shift
Ensure milestone content is delivered on time at the expected level of polish and meets internal goals
Drive processes that support sustainable high-quality development
Communication
Champion production best practices that reflect the realities of your team not just theory
Help the team understand whats happening why decisions are being made and how their work fits into the bigger picture
Work with Directors and the Executive Producer to improve internal workflows streamline communication and support long-term planning
Help maintain a shared understanding of vision goals and priorities at all levels of the team
Communicate with confidence and clarity knowing when to lead the conversation and when to listen
Requirements
8 years of experience in game production with a history of leading cross-functional teams and shipping high-quality titles.
5 years of managing/mentoring direct reports
Strong communication and facilitation skills; you keep things moving and make sure people have what they need to succeed
Ability to think strategically and big picture but also dive into the details when the situation calls for it
Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA Confluence and other project managements tools
Familiarity with Agile hybrid and waterfall methodologies and knowing when to apply
Experience managing and mentoring other producers
Proactive mindset with a calm constructive approach to problem-solving
Bonus: experience with outsourcing coordination
The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $160000 $180000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidates location qualifications experience and relevant expertise among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package including bonus benefits etc.
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths and we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
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Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film television interactive and animation divisions.
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