Principal Game Producer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re looking to hire a Principal Game Producer for an innovative game development studio known for pushing the boundaries of player experience and creative gameplay.

You’ll join the R&D department team to lead cross-functional teams working on a new mobile game project. This is a long-term contract opportunity based in Los Angeles, CA, with a remote work model.

Principal Game Producer Responsibilities:

• Drive product and feature roadmap creation in partnership with multidisciplinary teams and leadership.

• Establish milestone-based delivery schedules and manage cross-functional alignment.

• Lead team rituals and ensure consistent communication across internal stakeholders.

• Maintain and continuously improve production processes for visibility, speed, and collaboration.

• Own project tracking tools like JIRA and lead Scrum-based team management.

• Ensure psychological safety, promote healthy feedback culture, and manage inter-team conflicts.

• Serve as a mentor to junior production staff.

• Maintain clear, transparent reporting and communication with all stakeholders.

Principal Game Producer Qualifications:

• 10+ years of production experience in games, tech, or media.

• 7+ years of experience in game development production.

• 3+ years in a senior role, having shipped large-scale, multi-platform games with live service components.

• Experience managing projects from prototype to live operations.

• Deep understanding of development methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, etc.

• Proven experience with live game operations and team leadership.

• Strong familiarity with gaming audiences and industry trends.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Skilled in product management and feature prioritization.

• Experience in AAA game development

• Experience in mobile game development

• Experience managing co-development or outsourcing relationships

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Program

• Commuter Benefit

• eLearning & Education Reimbursement

• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, candidates must work over 30 hours per week and the assignment length must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited to lead in a high-impact game development environment, apply now. Our recruitment team will reach out, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Deadline of Application June 13, 2025

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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