First Party Producer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Game Production

Job Summary

Job Description

Escape Velocity seeks a skilled First-Party Producer to oversee development and delivery of high-quality experiences on platforms like PlayStation and Xbox. Responsibilities include leading daily production, managing project scope and timelines, acting as liaison between development teams and platform holders, collaborating with stakeholders, and proactively identifying/mitigating risks. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years' experience in game production or a related field, strong project management skills, leadership capabilities, excellent communication, and technical knowledge of first-party console platforms and the game development lifecycle.
Must have:
  • 5+ years game production experience
  • Strong project management skills
  • Leadership & collaboration abilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • First-party platform knowledge
Perks:
  • Fully remote work
  • Excellent benefits

Job Details

Description

What we are looking for:

 

We are looking for a skilled First Party Producer to join us. As a First-Party Producer, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of high-quality experiences on first-party platforms (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, etc.). You will act as the primary liaison between the development team and first-party platform holders, ensuring that projects meet all necessary requirements while aligning with the vision and goals of the stakeholders.

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:

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in game production, software development, or relevant industry experience with a strong understanding of the first-party platform ecosystem (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, etc.).
  • Project Management Skills: Proven track record of managing and leading projects, including scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking, with the ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external, including game developers, designers, and engineers.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders, including first-party platform representatives, publishers, and development teams.

 

Technical Knowledge:

  • Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with the technical specifications, certification processes, and submission requirements of first-party consoles (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo).
  • Game Development Lifecycle: A solid understanding of the game development process from concept to post-launch, including design, testing, QA, and distribution.
  • Tools & Software: Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello), version control systems (e.g., Git), and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

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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