Lead Producer

4 Weeks ago • All levels • Game Production • $158,792 PA - $232,895 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games seeks an experienced Lead Producer to collaborate with Disney on a new games and entertainment universe. Responsibilities include overseeing development and release of innovative gameplay content, managing project timelines and resources, working with cross-functional teams to ensure a unified gameplay experience, and managing milestone closures. The ideal candidate has experience running large, distributed development teams, working with multi-platform titles, and a strong understanding of light-touch production systems. The role requires excellent communication, project management, and collaboration skills, along with the ability to partner with outsourced and co-development teams and thrive in ambiguous, high-pressure scenarios.
Must have:
  • Experience running large, distributed development teams
  • Multi-platform title experience (development to live ops)
  • Knowledge of light-touch production systems
  • Gameplay production leadership & mentoring experience
  • Strong project management & organizational skills
  • Excellent communication & collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Experience partnering with outsource and co-development teams
  • Ability to operate in ambiguous situations and high-pressure scenarios
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, vision
  • Long-term disability & life insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Robust mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

PRODUCTION

What We Do

Whether it’s driving a vision from start to finish or collaborating with teams to inspire and deliver projects of Epic quality, Epic’s production teams take pride in consistently delivering world-class products and experiences.

What You'll Do

The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games are collaborating on an all-new games and entertainment universe. In addition to being a world-class games experience, this new persistent universe will offer a multitude of opportunities for consumers to play, watch, and engage with content, characters, and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more. Players, gamers, and fans of all kinds will be able to create their own stories and experiences, express their fandom in a distinctly Disney way, and share content with each other in ways that they love. Come join us in creating the future of interactive entertainment.

Epic Games is seeking an experienced Lead Producer to join our dynamic team. We are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to build innovative new experiences and technology as part of our collaboration with Disney. As a Lead Producer on the team, you will partner with cross discipline teams and leadership on the development of our next generation of exciting games and cutting edge technology. You will be responsible for driving project initiatives for the team. You will be responsible for and oversee the handling and organizing processes so that developers can do what they do best. The ideal candidates are passionate about technology and games.. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that our roadmap works towards achieving our goals and that we are effectively prioritizing the tools and features the team needs.

In this role, you will

  • Oversee the development and release of innovative gameplay content, ensuring it captivates and delights our player base
  • Manage the coordination of project timelines, resources, and deliverables for your teams on the project
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a unified and compelling gameplay experience that aligns with the collaborative vision of the overall project
  • Manage the closing of your milestones and releases, allowing for agile innovation, but balancing responsible hardening and meeting our standards of excellence and innovation

What we're looking for

  • Experience running a large, distributed development team
  • Experience with multi-platform titles, from development to release and through the live operations phase
  • A good knowledge of light-touch production systems that allow teams to thrive without unnecessary overhead
  • Demonstrated experience in gameplay production leadership, experience and history of mentoring talent to foster growth
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
  • Experience partnering with outsource and co-development teams
  • Ability to build strong partnerships at every level
  • Demonstrated ability and adept at operating within ambiguous situations and high pressure scenario with tight deadlines
  • A passion for gaming and Disney IP

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

California Base Pay Range
$158,792$232,895 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .

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Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

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