Mob Entertainment is a startup multimedia studio that is best known for our hit indie horror game "Poppy Playtime". This franchise is one of the hottest new properties in gaming, and our team is naturally expanding as our ambition expands. To give a taste of our brand's popularity, more than 100 billion YouTube views of Poppy Playtime related content have occurred since the game's launch 4 years ago.
As a Senior Producer at Mob Entertainment, you will be at the forefront of game development, driving the creation and delivery of captivating interactive story experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee project timelines, and ensure that our interactive story games meet player expectations and business objectives. Join us in shaping the future of narrative-driven gaming!
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Lead and manage the development process, from concept to release, ensuring that games are delivered on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with development teams, including designers, artists, engineers, and QA testers, to define project goals and milestones.
- Create an organizational structure, processes, and project plan that allow the team to produce high quality work efficiently.
Budget and Resource Allocation:
- Create and maintain project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and track expenditures.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, if applicable.
Quality Assurance:
- Maintain a high level of quality throughout the development process, overseeing testing and ensuring that games meet our quality standards.
Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks and issues early in the development cycle and implement strategies to mitigate them.
- Make data-driven decisions to optimize development processes and project outcomes.
Communication:
- Act as the central point of communication for the development team, providing regular updates to stakeholders and addressing any concerns or roadblocks.
- Passionately articulate goals and team principles to help form a stimulating and fun work environment and culture.
Product Vision:
- Work closely with the Game Director to translate creative concepts into actionable development plans.
- Ensure that the final product aligns with the vision and goals of the project.
Launch and Post-Launch Support:
- Oversee the launch of games, coordinating marketing efforts and community engagement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Game Development, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience as a Senior/Lead Game Producer, with a track record of successful game launches.
- Robust problem-solving skills, along with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of game development processes, including game design, art, programming, and QA.
- Proven experience working in-engine with Unreal Engine and familiarity with current Unreal Engine systems
- Excellent project management skills, including experience with Jira, Confluence, and the Google Suite.
- Strong experience working within Agile methodologies.
- Effective communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of player preferences and industry trends.
Contract Rate:
The contract rate for this position is listed below. Final compensation within the applicable salary range will be determined based on factors such as the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and work location.
San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Boston, MA; & Seattle, WA DC Metropolitan Areas: $58 - $73 USD hourly
Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; & Miami, FL Metropolitan Areas: $50 - $64 USD hourly
All Other U.S. Locations: $43 - $54 USD hourly
Mob Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, military service, or any other protected class under applicable state or local law. Mob Entertainment also considers all qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with Fair Chance laws as well as any other applicable state and local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Game Development, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience as a Senior/Lead Game Producer with a track record of successful game launches.
- Excellent project management skills and experience with Jira, Confluence, and the Google Suite.
- Strong experience working within Agile methodologies.
- Strong understanding of game development processes, including game design, art, programming, and QA.
- Familiarity with teams working with the Unreal Engine.
- Robust problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication and leadership skills; ability to build organizational structure and processes.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment; passion for gaming and player preferences.
What We Do
We are a digital media company of 30+ artists and 110+ employees dedicated to creating high quality 3D animations and videogames! Our Poppy Playtime video is the 2nd most searched video on YouTube with over 5 BILLION VIEWS!!
