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 occured since the game's launch 4 years ago.
As a Senior/Lead Game 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:
- 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.
- Work with your key reports to 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.
- 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.
- Familiar with teams that are working with the Unreal engine.
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Mob Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions are based on a person’s merit, business needs, and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to [email protected]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Game Development, Project Management, or a related field
- Proven experience as a Senior/Lead Game Producer, with a track record of successful game launches
- Strong understanding of game development processes, including game design, art, programming, and QA
- 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
- Familiar with teams that are working with the Unreal engine
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!!
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