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Associate Producer
2 years ago
JOB TITLE: Associate Producer
LOCATION: Novato, US
FUNCTION: Production
REPORTS TO: Head of Production
CONTRACT: Perm
What We Need:
Hangar 13 is looking for a Producer to join us in development of a key AAA title.
What You Will Do:
- Manage multiple sub teams, working with content and/or tech
- Strive for industry-leading development practices, owning and iterating process, schedules and tracking
- Deliver to expected targets for time, budget and quality
- Ensure the vision is always clear to the team and appropriate review forums are established
- Monitor the balance of time and resource and make recommendations for adjustment as appropriate
- Work with external development partners to meet production schedules
- Ensure great communication across the team, internally and externally
- Act as the ultimate diplomat, identifying areas of potential conflict and preventing issues from spiraling
- Establish prioritized monthly goals for team, in conjunction with producers, leads and directors
- Keep studio leadership up to date on progress, slippage and risk
- Assist with recruiting and interviewing candidates for positions on the team
- Travel, both domestic and international, may be required
Who We Think Will Be A Good Fit:
- Great communicators with a ‘how can I help’ attitude and an ability to build strong relationships
- People who are prepared to seek out and solve problems – new studios are hard work!
- Team players who raise issues having at least thought about potential solutions
- Someone with the conviction to make and own their decisions
- Those who are obsessed with striving to improve our craft as developers
- People who fundamentally believe in the mantra “efficient, not just functional” across all of development
- Smart-working people who maximize their time and don’t resort to crunch at the first opportunity
- Those who believe in professional respect and behave with maturity
- Fast learners who thrive on solving problems and stepping out of their immediate comfort zone
- Confident public speakers who can stand up and deliver messages to the team, even difficult ones
- Cool heads under pressure
- People who are genuinely interested in getting in at ground level to build a new studio, team and culture
- Bachelor's degree preferred (but high quality, shipped titles are much more important)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), time and project management skills.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Understanding of various production methodologies and an ability to articulate the pros and cons of each
Who We Are:
Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio based in four locations: Novato (California), Brighton (UK), and Brno & Prague (Czech Republic), working collaboratively as one team.
Each of our locations provides the opportunity to Bravely Create on big-budget, AAA console titles in a diverse and inclusive environment.
At Hangar 13, we want people driven by curiosity — Visionaries who aren’t afraid to explore new territory. Intrepid individuals who embrace the weird, the challenging, the unconventional.
We’re continuing to build a space that empowers you to take risks and redefine what’s possible,
Where your inquisitive nature is nourished —
A home for people who aren’t satisfied with what is, but who are obsessed by what could be.
So bring your talent,
Your unique point-of-view, Your fearless tenacity,
And together, we’ll Bravely Create
Novato:
Located just 30 minutes north of San Francisco and 30 minutes south of Napa Valley wine country, Hangar 13’s Novato location has found its home within 2K’s headquarters in Northern California. Situated in Hamilton Landing inside a renovated United States Air Force base hangar, you will find our talented and passionate team within invigorating Marin County. You can walk out the door and explore famous hiking and mountain biking trails as well as the gorgeous coastline. In addition to working in an exceptional setting conducive to Hangar 13’s inclusive and creatively diverse work environment, the Bay Area also provides employees with access to vibrant nightlife, world-class cuisine, local farmers markets, great public schools, and cultural metropolitan experiences. Onsite amenities include fully equipped break areas, company sponsored food trucks and raffle prizes, new state of the art gym, subsidized fitness classes and massage therapy, electric car charging stations and much more! We are only 5 minutes off of highway 101 and a 15-minute walk from the nearest SMART station.
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