Lead Producer

WHO WE ARE:

Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. 

We’ve been passionate about video game development for 20 years now, shipping award-winning games for fans across the world and still going strong. Some of our titles include Luigi’s Mansion 3, Super Mario Strikers, Luigi’s Mansion 3 Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out!!, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Metroid Prime Federation Force, and most recently Mario Strikers™: Battle League. 

At NLG, we believe that a project finds success when we collaborate. Therefore, we place careful consideration to build an environment where everyone feels welcome and has fun in the process of achieving our shared goals. 


WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: 

We are looking for a Senior Producer to join our team at Next Level Games! The Senior Producer will play a key leadership role in the development of high-quality games, managing both people and projects while ensuring that creative vision, technical execution, and production goals align. This role is ideal for someone with a background in game development who has grown into a production role, bringing a strong understanding of game creation and cross-functional collaboration.


Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead multi-disciplinary teams and track the development of features and assets from concept to creation; Manage development schedules, resources, and budgets and ensure development stays on track and within scope.
• People Management: Partner with leads and HR to create growth opportunities and manage the performance of team members; Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior members of the Production team.
• Strategy and Planning: Support Leads and Directors in setting the development strategy, and planning Milestones and Sprints; Hold the team accountable to timelines, estimates and goals.
• Problem Solving: Apply hands-on knowledge of game development and work closely with creative and technical leads to solve challenges and deliver high quality results.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify risks and roadblocks; Devise mitigation strategies and support the team to find solutions and keep development moving forward.
• Communication and Collaboration: Coordinate with the production team and craft experts to ensure timely hand-offs and effective cross-discipline communication.
• Processes and Workflows: Leverage project management expertise and past production experience to assist in establishing and continuously improving development workflows and processes.
• Publisher Communications: Provide regular status updates and facilitate the flow of information and feedback between the development team and the publisher. 
• Team Health and Morale: Ensure work is appropriately scoped and foster a collaborative environment where team members are motivated and capable of delivering their highest quality work.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience managing larger cross-functional teams, supporting collaboration and team development 
• Expert knowledge of project management concepts and their application in game development.
• 8+ years of experience in console/PC game development, including the development of a title through from pre-production to release.
• Having transitioned from a craft role (e.g., game designer, artist, engineer, etc..) into production is an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Passion for games and a deep understanding of what makes engaging, high-quality gameplay experiences.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Competitive benefits and annual leave, including discretionary performance bonus program and health coverage
• Support for mental health, financial well-being, legal assistance and more through our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to our in-studio gym, and an extensive media library filled with games and books
• Join a committee – board games, sports, or something else – it’s all here!
• Discounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at the online employee store
• A workplace that values inclusivity and encourages continuous growth  
• A chance to be part of Nintendo, creating award winning games that make an impact