Executive Producer

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Game Production • $163,400 PA - $241,820 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Executive Producer will lead a large team in the development of a new 3D action game, from concept to launch and ongoing success. Responsibilities include establishing the roadmap for a free-to-play business model, managing the team's organizational structure and processes, proactively collaborating with partners, fostering a positive work environment, identifying potential development hazards, defining best practices, and ensuring effective cross-team communication. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams through all stages of game development, with a strong understanding of the game development lifecycle and project management tools. The role involves problem-solving, mentoring, and advocating for the game's quality.
Must have:
  • 10+ years experience leading multidisciplinary teams
  • Shipped at least 2 games as EP, Dev Director or Game Director
  • Extensive knowledge of game development process
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with project management tools (Jira a plus)
Perks:
  • Competitive salary, bonus plan, and ESPP
  • 401K/RRSP company match
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Global fitness reimbursement
  • Generous paid leave
  • Employee resource groups

Job Details

Who We Are:

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars™: Hunters, CSR Racing™, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™.Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog

Are you a passionate game developer with a pioneering mindset? Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and love the thrill of creating something new? If so, Zynga, one of the largest and most innovative mobile game development studios is seeking a passionate, motivated and expert Executive Producer to join our cutting-edge Core Game Division for an unannounced new game.

At Zynga, we craft a diverse array of captivating mobile games enjoyed by millions around the globe. Now, we're forging new ground with an exciting 3D action game and seeking talented, self-starting developers to help us bring this vision to life. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to join a team of highly skilled, diverse professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming.

As a member of the game’s senior leadership team, the Executive Producer will be instrumental in creating and executing on the plan to launch the game and once live, driving the commercial success of the title. This role will be responsible for establishing and navigating the roadmap for a full free-to-play business model, and responsible for discussing, advocating for and determining the strategic elements needed for the title to be an ongoing success.

The ideal Executive Producer candidate is experienced at managing a large team of direct and indirect reports, and has a good understanding of a wide range of leadership, management, communication, and production practices. The candidate also needs to be able to help drive and motivate the team and help to cultivate a positive team culture. Ultimately, this candidate will be a problem solver and not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. This will include everything from in-the-trenches problem solving that arises in the development processes to high level team planning and career coaching.

As a Producer in Zynga, you will become a member of the Production at Zynga (PaZ) community and enjoy a full array of career development opportunities and support channels that will bolster your growth as a Producer. You will join a group of 200 strong best-in-class Producers and gain access to Production-specific and carefully crafted offsites, events, trainings, tools, mentorship programs, strike teams, swag, and awards.

Main Responsibilities

  • Work with your key reports to create an organizational structure, processes, and project plan that allow the team to produce high quality work efficiently on time and on budget.
  • Work collaboratively with multiple teams and partners to proactively get results and outcomes.
  • Passionately articulate goals and team principles to help form a stimulating and fun work environment and culture.
  • Identifying and helping guide the team around potential hazards that come up through the normal game development process.
  • Help define and set best practices and make sure they are communicated out across the team.
  • Help the game team navigate all stages of the development process.
  • Help build and strengthen the communication between teams and locations.
  • Own the quality of the product and be the player advocate to the team.
  • Help foster a positive culture.
  • Effectively communicate the core experience of your game to other parts of the Zynga organization, and help ensure that your product leverages the ideas and resources of the larger organization.
  • Above all, flexibility and adaptability are key.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 10+ yrs of experience leading and guiding multidisciplinary teams through all stages of development with at least 2 games shipped as Executive Producer, Development Director or Game Director. Mobile experience preferred.
  • Understands how to lead multi-disciplinary teams to create and grow great games.
  • Extensive knowledge of and fluency in the game development process. Understands the ins and outs of game development from concept through live operations.
  • Able to motivate, support and guide others to attain successful outcomes and business objectives.
  • Experience with various project management tools. Jira a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Strong analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail.
  • Problem solver.
  • This position reports directly to the Divisional EP for the org.

What we offer you

  • Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
  • 401K Company Match Contribution (US)
  • RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada)
  • Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada)
  • Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US)
  • Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
  • Global Fitness reimbursement program
  • Global Wellbeing Program
  • Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners
  • Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
  • Family planning support program
  • Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
  • Subsidized Back-up child care (US)
  • Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events
  • Flexible working hours on many teams
  • Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
  • Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $163,400 and $241,820 per year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at accommodationrequest@zynga.com to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Zynga’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).

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