Competitive Producer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Game Production

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead the Competitive Pod, managing development and live operation of competitive multiplayer and PvP game modes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, balance, and iterate on game mechanics for a dynamic, fair, and engaging experience. Responsibilities include managing project scope, timelines, milestones, and schedules; acting as the main contact between internal teams and external platform holders; organizing stakeholder rituals; proactively identifying and mitigating risks; and advocating for player-centric decisions. Maintain detailed documentation and foster a strong relationship with the player community. Requires minimum 5 years of experience in game production, focusing on competitive multiplayer/PvP games, with a strong understanding of player dynamics, balancing, and community engagement.
Must have:
  • 5+ years in game production (competitive multiplayer/PvP focus)
  • Proven track record managing competitive game development & live services
  • Strong understanding of PvP mechanics, balancing, and esports ecosystems
  • Cross-disciplinary team management experience (competitive/multiplayer titles)
  • Project timeline development & risk mitigation
Perks:
  • Fully remote
  • Excellent benefits

Job Details

Description

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a skilled Producer to lead our Competitive Pod. As a Competitive Producer, you will be responsible for managing the development and live operation of competitive multiplayer and PvP-focused game modes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, balance, and iterate on game mechanics to ensure a dynamic, fair, and engaging competitive experience for players.

Requirements

What we will do together:

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day production of first-party projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
  • Define, track, and manage project scope, timelines, and milestones, adapting to changes and risks as they arise.
  • Oversee and manage project schedules, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met while maintaining quality.
  • Create, iterate, and track schedules and processes for game features and assets.
  • Act as the main point of contact between internal development teams and external first-party platform holders.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the project to ensure alignment across all departments.
  • Organize and facilitate rituals with stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback, and address concerns.
  • Proactively identify risks and issues that may impact project timelines, quality, or budget, and implement solutions to mitigate those risks.

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What you will bring:

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in game production, with a focus on competitive multiplayer and/or PvP games.
  • Proven track record of managing competitive game development, live services, or eSports-driven content, with a strong understanding of player dynamics, balancing, and community engagement.
  • Strong understanding of PvP mechanics, balancing, matchmaking systems, and esports ecosystems.
  • Experience managing cross-disciplinary teams, specifically for competitive or multiplayer titles.
  • Ability to develop and manage project timelines, identify risks, and implement solutions while ensuring that gameplay experiences are competitive, fair, and engaging.

Competitive & eSports Knowledge:

  • Stay up to date on trends in the competitive gaming and esports landscape, incorporating best practices into the development process.
  • Advocate for player-centric decisions that prioritize the long-term health of the competitive ecosystem.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of competitive gameplay features, balancing decisions, and the ongoing evolution of the PvP experience.
  • Foster a strong, positive relationship with key members of the player community, maintaining trust through transparency and clear communication.

Benefits

Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity:

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits and what we believe is a fantastic project. But that make us unique. What does make us special? We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time. To that end, we are fully remote and support team members in the world.  We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing . We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play, and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours clocking. We believe in constant improvement across all areas – from the game itself to our production design – and are constantly re-evaluating how we spend our time to ensure that not wasting and all always working on the most important things. Finally (and importantly) dedicated to building a culture of play, which not only makes us better game makers, but also strengthens the bonds between us all.

 

How to apply:

Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

Applications will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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