Job Description

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.

Our studio was founded in 2008 by several Treyarch veterans as The Workshop. For eight years, we built our reputation in the AAA console space working on hit titles such as Gears of War, XCom 2, Sorcery and The Evil Within.

In 2016, we joined forces with Skydance Media to form Skydance Interactive and set our sights on becoming the premiere studio in the burgeoning arena of Virtual Reality. Following the success of our first VR title Archangel, we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2020 genre-defining hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners.

With the success of the award winning multi-platform hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, we are seeking a talented, organized, and motivated Producer to join our growing production staff. Producers at Skydance Interactive are very hands-on, and we’re looking for someone who is ready to thrive inside of a development environment. As a Producer, you will work with the Production staff on the management of the entire game. You’ll help lead cross-functional teams to create exciting new gaming experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track supporting teams' tasks to ensure timely outcomes that meet project requirements and timeline
• Utilize your keen sense of awareness to identify potential production issues before they become problems
• Organize and directly manage specific parts of the game under the guidance of the Sr. Producers
• Work with Art, Design, Engineering, and other departments to ensure all departments are fulfilling project goals and objectives
• Schedule and attend meetings for various departments, documenting them as needed
• Help create and maintain project schedules, milestone deliverables, and feature plans

Requirements

• Experience with production tracking software (JIRA, Confluence, Hansoft, etc.)
• Experience in managing a project from pre-production through submission
• Organized, self-directed, and able to adjust to shifting schedules and requirements
• Ability to work and contribute effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Solid problem solving and critical thinking skills

Pluses

• Strong technical background
• Interest in VR and an understanding of the current VR market
• Broad knowledge of, or experience in, other gaming disciplines
• Avid video game player, familiar with a wide variety of games and platforms
• Experience in coordination, management, QA, development, community, marketing, etc.
• QA, balance testing, or competitive gaming experience

The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $85,000 – $105,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s 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 don’t 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.

Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.

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