Producer job
Posted: February 20, 2008
Post subject: Producer
Post subject: Producer
subject: Producer , 2K Marin
2K Marin is looking for Producer
duration - Indefinite
Job details:
Producer - 2K Marin
SUMMARY: Develop software products, from concept to release and for providing and maintaining the creative vision of the products for 2K Games. Manage daily product development cycle tasks.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conceive and organize a project structure that effectively balances the creative with the practical.
- Manage the time, focus, and priorities of the Creative Director and collaborate with during all aspects of the development cycle.
- Work with leads and stakeholders to build a quality-focused and cost-aware project plan (budget, milestones, headcount, schedule).
- Maintain and update project schedules to reflect current project realities.
- Clearly communicate tasks and responsibilities to staff and external contractors.
- Work with leads and HR staff in order to grow the studio to take on new challenges and expand its development expertise and capacity.
- Identify risks and put in place risk management strategies.
- Facilitate communication and cooperation in the project team.
- Manage the relationship with publisher and other third parties.
- Coordinate with team leads and goal-based “strike teams” to triage, prioritize, and delegate project tasks
- Devise and establish development and company processes that nurture, challenge, and grow the team to reach their highest potential.
- Manage development across time zones and studios to find the most graceful solutions to the personal and management challenge of coordinating teams on opposite sides of the world.
- Keeping flexible hours when working with resources at international locations and traveling for short periods of time to publisher and remote studios. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience:
- 5+ years’ experience in the games industry.
- Shipped at least 2 AAA titles in a producer, development director, or project lead role.
- Experience managing a large scale software development project (40+ development staff over 2+ years).
- Experience shipping console game titles including dealing with manufacturer approval processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development of great products, both critically and commercially.
- Experience with scheduling tools and managing a project budget.
- Experience managing conflict.
- Experience in risk analysis and mitigation.
- Experience working with remote studios and contractors desired.
- Experience with agile development methodology desired. Skills:
- Excellent project management skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent people skills including the ability to motivate people and inspire their creative talents.
- Good negotiating skills and ability to maintain a professional bearing both internally and with clients.
- Strong problem solving skills.
REPORTS TO: Director of Product Development
Applicants for this position must be in or willing to relocate to Novato, CA.
ABOUT 2K GAMES2K Games develops and publishes top-line PC, console, and handheld entertainment software with a strong concentration in three distinct categories: sports, high profile licenses and specialty product. Some of the hit titles in 2K's lineup include the critically-praised Bioshock, Sid Meier’s Civilization IV, and The Darkness. At 2K Games our goal is simple: Make games that are the best in the genre and have fun doing it. 2K Games is proudly developing a series of critically acclaimed games. Owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), 2K Games is a successful, stable company that produces high-quality titles every year.So what does 2K have to offer? How about generous salaries, full medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan, and a fun work environment. 2K Games believes everyone plays a significant role in the development process, meaning all team members contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the game. 2K Games is located in beautiful Novato, California, near mountain bike trails and beaches, about 25 minutes north of San Francisco. That's right - you can make great games, be active outdoors and soak up culture in one of the world’s most beautiful cities all at the same time! Join our team today!
Location: Novato, California, 94949, United States
email - brooke.grabrian@2kgames.com
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2K Marin is looking for Producer
duration - Indefinite
Job details:
Producer - 2K Marin
SUMMARY: Develop software products, from concept to release and for providing and maintaining the creative vision of the products for 2K Games. Manage daily product development cycle tasks.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conceive and organize a project structure that effectively balances the creative with the practical.
- Manage the time, focus, and priorities of the Creative Director and collaborate with during all aspects of the development cycle.
- Work with leads and stakeholders to build a quality-focused and cost-aware project plan (budget, milestones, headcount, schedule).
- Maintain and update project schedules to reflect current project realities.
- Clearly communicate tasks and responsibilities to staff and external contractors.
- Work with leads and HR staff in order to grow the studio to take on new challenges and expand its development expertise and capacity.
- Identify risks and put in place risk management strategies.
- Facilitate communication and cooperation in the project team.
- Manage the relationship with publisher and other third parties.
- Coordinate with team leads and goal-based “strike teams” to triage, prioritize, and delegate project tasks
- Devise and establish development and company processes that nurture, challenge, and grow the team to reach their highest potential.
- Manage development across time zones and studios to find the most graceful solutions to the personal and management challenge of coordinating teams on opposite sides of the world.
- Keeping flexible hours when working with resources at international locations and traveling for short periods of time to publisher and remote studios. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience:
- 5+ years’ experience in the games industry.
- Shipped at least 2 AAA titles in a producer, development director, or project lead role.
- Experience managing a large scale software development project (40+ development staff over 2+ years).
- Experience shipping console game titles including dealing with manufacturer approval processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development of great products, both critically and commercially.
- Experience with scheduling tools and managing a project budget.
- Experience managing conflict.
- Experience in risk analysis and mitigation.
- Experience working with remote studios and contractors desired.
- Experience with agile development methodology desired. Skills:
- Excellent project management skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent people skills including the ability to motivate people and inspire their creative talents.
- Good negotiating skills and ability to maintain a professional bearing both internally and with clients.
- Strong problem solving skills.
REPORTS TO: Director of Product Development
Applicants for this position must be in or willing to relocate to Novato, CA.
ABOUT 2K GAMES2K Games develops and publishes top-line PC, console, and handheld entertainment software with a strong concentration in three distinct categories: sports, high profile licenses and specialty product. Some of the hit titles in 2K's lineup include the critically-praised Bioshock, Sid Meier’s Civilization IV, and The Darkness. At 2K Games our goal is simple: Make games that are the best in the genre and have fun doing it. 2K Games is proudly developing a series of critically acclaimed games. Owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), 2K Games is a successful, stable company that produces high-quality titles every year.So what does 2K have to offer? How about generous salaries, full medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan, and a fun work environment. 2K Games believes everyone plays a significant role in the development process, meaning all team members contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the game. 2K Games is located in beautiful Novato, California, near mountain bike trails and beaches, about 25 minutes north of San Francisco. That's right - you can make great games, be active outdoors and soak up culture in one of the world’s most beautiful cities all at the same time! Join our team today!
Location: Novato, California, 94949, United States
email - brooke.grabrian@2kgames.com
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