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Head of Production
1 year ago
About PeopleFun
PeopleFun™ is the award-winning creator of mobile games for players across the globe. We are part of the AppLovin™ studios family, a publicly traded company, with world-class projects, resources, and infrastructure. PeopleFun™ is a Dallas-based game studio founded and maintained by game industry veterans, where game developers thrive on collaboration, creativity, teamwork and fun. Our games are played by over 25 million players each month, and we have a number of exciting mid-core and casual games in development. Our mission, and passion is to create the best games by creating the very best game creation environment!
PeopleFun™ is seeking to grow our talent with a highly experienced and collaborative Head of Production with a background in driving outcomes for mobile games or other live-operated products. You will lead Production in cross-disciplinary communication and leadership to help game teams reach alignment, navigate challenges and risks, and hit goals. You will be responsible for improving velocity and outcomes for our game teams by setting Production standards, and planning development schedules and resource allocations across all game teams. You will be responsible for the training and professional development of producers studio-wide.
Important: To be considered, please provide a cover letter to explain, in your own words, your interest in this Production position and why you feel you'd be a great fit.
Requirements
- Work with studio executive leadership to establish the strategy and culture of production and game development focused on high velocity, high quality, and operational excellence.
- Establish best practice standards for processes and tools for production that enable predictability, early risk identification and mitigation.
- Work with Product Owners and other game team stakeholders across the studio to achieve great outcomes for the business
- Evaluate development roadmaps and formulate perspectives on aggressive and conservative roadmaps and delivery schedules; communicate effectively with game teams and leadership to set expectations and establish realistic delivery schedules
- Establish and champion the leadership, communication, and collaboration principles for PeopleFun production
- Help drive and foster a positive PeopleFun culture of learning and growth with transparency and accountability
- Manage the career development of producers at all levels
Desired Qualities
- Deep expertise and continual desire to learn new technologies and methodologies in Production
- Highly motivated, organized, self-managed, team player with strong influencing skills
- Strong sense of ownership to deliver features and products
- Quality mindset
- Heart of a mentor, desire to elevate those around you
- Great communication skills both written and verbal
- In-depth knowledge of gaming culture
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Performance bonuses
- 401K with 3% employer matching
- Family friendly culture
- Flex PTO policy
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- On-Site Gym and free Yoga classes
- $1,000 annual game device and IAP budget
- Free drinks & snacks, catered lunch on Fridays
- Happy hours, social events and more
PeopleFun is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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