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The Sims: Kits Lead Producer - Maxis

Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our drive is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of the Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be.

We on The Sims 4 are looking for a Kits lead producer. You will report to a lead producer.

Responsibilities:

• Manage kits from start to finish, managing concept, scope, quality, and on-time delivery
• Pitch kit themes to The Sims 4 leadership team
• Collaborate with the art director, concept artists, modelers, and designers across time zones and locations
• Establish schedules for kits with development directors
• Analyze the performance of released kits
• Schedule, run, and document feature meetings
• Help the team prioritize and resolve issues as they emerge
• Write, edit, and approve text for features
• Approve test plans
• Review and demo game features as they are implemented
• Field bugs and assess their priority and risk
• Track community feedback to inform strategic decisions

Qualifications:

• You have worked on a PC/Mac or console development team for a full cycle of DLC or a base game
• You are capable with tools for bug tracking, documentation, and version control
• You look for opportunities to improve things and you jump in to do so
• You are eager to sharpen your skills and take on new challenges
• You love games and have a passion for current fashion and interior/exterior design trends