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Position Title: Game Producer

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Profitable rapdily growing Internet Gaming company seeks a
Producer to manage the design and development of downloadable games.

The Producer will be responsible for budgeting game development, identifying the appropriate internal/external resources to create the game, managing the QA process, and preparing the product to be released to the general public. The Producer will work closely with programmers, artists, sound designers, testers, and members of the executive team.

* Manage projects from product conception and design through development and launch for downloadable games
* Review game designs and provide direction with respect to all aspects of production, including game play, UI, client/server considerations, performance, difficulty level, and file size constraints
* Identify resources and negotiate contracts with programmers, artists, sound designers, and testers to develop the games
* Manage production schedules to ensure agreed upon milestones are delivered on time, design documents are kept current, and budgets are maintained
* Develop marketing materials to support product launches, including product descriptions, screen shots, banner ads, FAQs, and dedicated web pages
* Manage distribution of games on other web sites taking into account different art, installer, and wrapper requirements
* Develop post-launch strategy for creating retail, mobile phone, international, and Mac ports
* Provide training for customer support team
* Maintain ongoing updates and releases of existing products
* Evangelize game with internal staff and external partners

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Manage effectively across organization including onsite staff, remote employees, contractors, and international development resources
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* Outstanding organizational and project management skills including scheduling, budgeting, and keeping projects on track (Microsoft Project skills a strong plus)
* Superior attention to detail
* Strong understanding of how to manage across different disciplines with differing goals and aggressive deadlines
* Must be a self-starter
* Ability to work effectively in both individual and team settings
* Prior experience in producing PC games, preferably downloadable online games
* Strong technical knowledge to evaluate feasibility of design documents and tradeoffs when considering implementation plans
* Minimum 4-year college degree (MBA a plus)
* Passion for games

* Benefits include paid time off, stock options, 401(k), employee bonus plan, and medical/dental insurance.

COMMENTS:

US Citizen or Green Card holders only
No 3rd party or agencies

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