Associate Producer (Contract)
Associate Producer (Contract)
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Job Description
Archetype Entertainmentis a new game studio in Austin Texas led by industry veterans from BioWare and other AAA studios. Archetype is a division of Wizards of the Coast (Hasbro). We are building a development team with world-class talent to create a new science fiction universe for our first multiplatform roleplaying video game.
Our goal is to create the greatest story-driven roleplaying games in the world.
At Archetype we believe there will always be a place for story-driven roleplaying games that put the player at the center of an epic personal narrative with impactful choices. We also believe that game studios should empower top developers and challenge them with ambitious projects that are shaped by a strong clearly communicated creative vision.
We chose Austin because it is a great place to live and work. Austin is the capital of Texas and is a fast-growing city with a vibrant music scene cosmopolitan culture a world-class university (the University of Texas at Austin -- Hook em Horns!) and scenic rolling hills.
We are seeking anAssociateProducer (Contract)to join our this role you will be responsible for collaborating with multiple departments to execute production plans championing a strong production culture and driving our first game to launch. The ideal candidate is a leader of multi-disciplinary teams on large AAA game development projects who promotes collaboration and builds trust with leadership and developers alike. This role reports to the Senior Producer.
What youll do
- Help own and implement development schedules for cross-functional teams of designers artists and engineers. Keep the team focused on delivery through changes and setbacks.
- Communicate effectively. Deliver context-specific information at the right level to the right people at the right time.
- Champion strong production methodologies throughout the organization by promoting a culture that prioritizes sensible planning open collaboration and one that balances quality and timeliness.
- Encourage collaborative relationships provide safe areas to grow ideas and remain flexible and adaptable. Make every day better than yesterday.
- Establish maintain and enhance relationships with external partners.
- Set clear agendas and lead development meetings. Note action items and disseminate information to the team.
- Resolve problems prioritize and find creative solutions to achieve results.
- Seek out and identify project-wide deficiencies and implement process improvements to correct them.
What youll bring
- 2 years production experience on cross-disciplinary game development teams for both console and PC platforms.
- Ability to solve hard project management problems and work with leads and team members to develop durable solutions as well as a passion for mentoring and making your team better.
- Jira project management and customization.
- Excel power user.
- Excellent communicator open and highly collaborative.
- Must be onsite at our studio in Austin TX!
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age marital status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
The hourly rate range for this position is $30/hr-$45/hr. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience skills location and market conditions.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
