Senior Producer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Producer (Gamedev): Overseeing end-to-end game production across global teams, aligning creative vision with technical development and business objectives. Focus on managing production pipelines, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining high-quality standards within budget.

Location: Hybrid in Tokyo

Company

hirify.global's Shapefarm team is building innovative games that bring players together across the globe.

What you will do

• Manage the full game production pipeline from concept through launch, working with the Lead Producer.
• Coordinate communication between creative, technical, and business teams across Japan, New Zealand and Europe.
• Maintain production pipelines, tools, and processes that support efficient workflow and agile iteration.
• Oversee task prioritisation, scope management, and iterative development cycles.
• Track project performance metrics and provide transparent reporting to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Full professional proficiency in both English and Japanese
• 5+ years of experience in game production or project management, preferably with shipped titles in indie or mid-size studios.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multi-disciplinary teams in cross-regional or remote environments.
• Strong understanding of game development processes, from concept through production to release.
• Demonstrated experience with project management tools and methodologies (Agile/Scrum, JIRA, Asana, etc.).
• Japanese Visa Qualifications: A bachelor's degree or 10 years of experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in coordinating international teams, especially with Japan-based studios.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation within game development.
• Familiarity with indie-scale production challenges, including small-team dynamics and tight development timelines.
• Experience with indie games, post-launch support, or multiplayer development.

Culture & Benefits

• Humble and responsible work environment.
• Willingness to go the extra mile to help others.
• Positive attitude towards problem-solving.