Executive Producer

1 Day ago • 2 Years +

About the job

Summary_{By Outscal}

Virtuos France seeks an Executive Producer to oversee a large project with multiple mandates across different studios. Must have experience shipping at least 2 successful AAA games in a production management role, strong project management practices, and exceptional communication and leadership skills.

__

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator. 

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As our studio expands and the scope of our projects increases, Virtuos France are seeking an Executive Producer to oversee a large project with multiple mandates across different Virtuos studios. We are seeking a candidate with excellent communication and organization skills as well as strong knowledge of AAA game development and best practices in game production.

Responsibilities

Lead a large project across multiple studios and disciplines and oversee a team of producers assigned to this project across these studios.
Be a key leader/contributor to the development team and responsible for identifying and resolving issues across studios and between Virtuos and the client.
Develop trust and secure buy-in from multiple teams including key members of the client’s team, the development team and the business development team.
Manage the production to ensure deliverables match the expectations and quality of the client.
Build project roadmap and staffing plan according to mandate’s objectives, challenges and client’s requirements.
Define and oversee milestone content in coordination with team leads and management.
Manage change – ensuring project scope is adhered to, controlling feature creep, ensuring project is delivered in accordance with expectations, and project budget changes if necessary.
Continuously assess risk and keep the scope of the project in line with budget and schedule.
Manage day to day communication of matters regarding schedule, budget, change and risk with the client and internal stakeholders and make recommendations accordingly.
Ensure that each Producer on your team is working from a tracked schedule and has a strong sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of their contribution.
Ensure excellent communication, positive working relationships and teamwork across all studios within the development team and across disciplines.
Possess the ability to leverage your position to manage effectively during busy periods, paying special attention to the efficiency, velocity and progress of the project.

Qualifications

Shipped at least 2 successful AAA games in a production management role.
Highly responsible, self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with a desire to contribute to a creative environment.
Outstanding organization, communication and exceptional management skills/leadership.
Exceptional project management practices and software including Excel, PowerPoint, Hansoft/Jira and Word.
Working knowledge of SCRUM and Agile practices.
Proven ability to communicate effectively within a large project across multiple locations.
Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing both oral and written communication.
Proactive and positive attitude with the willingness to support the team and project.
Strong leadership skills, able to drive various functions (e.g. Design, Art, Engineering) through the whole development process.
Fluent English skills.
Extensive knowledge of the video game industry and passion for creating new and qualitative experiences.

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 3,500 employees across 22 offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide. Visit to find out how we can make games better, together.

About Our Team

Founded in 2010 and later acquired by Virtuos in 2017, our Paris studio is located within the lush confines of Parc Saint-Christophe in Cergy – close to the city center of Paris and easily reachable by public transport.

Our studio has a full suite of capabilities to undertake projects of varying scopes, including co-developments, adaptations, and remasters of AAA games. A great example of this is our recently launched homemade game, Mahokenshi, which was released in January 2023.

Virtuos Paris houses a team of experts from technical artists and game designers to engineers. Our Paris studio takes pride in its engineering team’s depth of experience, which has been providing its rich expertise in re-engineering and adaptation, as well as in gameplay mandates to our global partners to bring some of the world’s top AAA games to life.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work at Virtuos Paris studio, close to the city center of Paris - the iconic capital of France

• Contribute to the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming

• End-of-project celebrations, teambuilding outings, and studio bonding activities

• Gaming corners with consoles and a common area

• Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff

• Remote work is possible

• Relocation support

• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program

People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.