Producer

Summary

Join Escape Velocity as a skilled First-Party Producer to oversee the development and delivery of high-quality gaming experiences on platforms like PlayStation and Xbox. You will be the main point of contact between the development team and platform holders, ensuring projects meet requirements and align with stakeholder goals. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, tracking milestones, and collaborating with internal and external teams. This fully remote position requires at least 5 years of experience in game production or a related field, strong project management skills, and excellent communication abilities. Escape Velocity values a positive work environment, autonomy, and constant improvement, offering a unique opportunity for passionate game developers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in game production, software development, or relevant industry experience with a strong understanding of the first-party platform ecosystem (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, etc.)
• Proven track record of managing and leading projects, including scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking, with the ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external, including game developers, designers, and engineers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders, including first-party platform representatives, publishers, and development teams
• Familiarity with the technical specifications, certification processes, and submission requirements of first-party consoles (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo)
• A solid understanding of the game development process from concept to post-launch, including design, testing, QA, and distribution
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello), version control systems (e.g., Git), and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day production of first-party projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery
• Define, track, and manage project scope, timelines, and milestones, adapting to changes and risks as they arise
• Oversee and manage project schedules, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met while maintaining quality
• Create, iterate, and track schedules and processes for game features and assets
• Act as the main point of contact between internal development teams and external first-party platform holders
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the project to ensure alignment across all departments
• Organize and facilitate rituals with stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback, and address concerns
• Proactively identify risks and issues that may impact project timelines, quality, or budget, and implement solutions to mitigate those risks

Benefits

Fully remote and support team members nearly anywhere in the world