Lead Producer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Producer (Gamedev): Driving the development of a game title, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to Skydance quality standards while maintaining the creative vision. Focus on project management, leadership, and collaboration across disciplines to navigate challenges and ensure sustainable development.

Location: Hybrid in Santa Monica or Los Angeles, CA.

Salary: $160,000 – $180,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global creates interactive entertainment across platforms and genres, expanding beloved franchises and pushing immersion limits.

What you will do

• Own the production schedule from high-level roadmaps to sprint goals.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration across disciplines.
• Partner with the Executive Producer to evolve production practices.
• Coordinate across internal and external partners as needed.
• Track and troubleshoot dependencies across teams.
• Ensure milestone content is delivered on time and meets internal goals.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in game production, leading cross-functional teams and shipping titles.
• 5+ years of managing/mentoring direct reports.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to think strategically and dive into details.
• Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, and waterfall methodologies.

Nice to have

• Experience with outsourcing coordination.

Culture & Benefits

• Positive and sustainable development culture.
• Teams are empowered to take ownership and openly share ideas.
• Creative, collaborative, and trust-based environment.