Lead Producer

PRODUCTION

What We Do

Whether it’s driving a vision from start to finish or collaborating with teams to inspire and deliver projects of Epic quality, Epic’s production teams take pride in consistently delivering world-class products and experiences.

What You'll Do

The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games are collaborating on an all-new games and entertainment universe. In addition to being a world-class games experience, this new persistent universe will offer a multitude of opportunities for consumers to play, watch, and engage with content, characters, and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more. Players, gamers, and fans of all kinds will be able to create their own stories and experiences, express their fandom in a distinctly Disney way, and share content with each other in ways that they love. Come join us in creating the future of interactive entertainment.

Epic Games is seeking an experienced Lead Producer to join our dynamic team. We are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to build innovative new experiences and technology as part of our collaboration with Disney. As a Lead Producer on the team, you will partner with cross discipline teams and leadership on the development of our next generation of exciting games and cutting edge technology. You will be responsible for driving project initiatives for the team. You will be responsible for and oversee the handling and organizing processes so that developers can do what they do best. The ideal candidates are passionate about technology and games.. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that our roadmap works towards achieving our goals and that we are effectively prioritizing the tools and features the team needs.

In this role, you will

• Oversee the development and release of innovative gameplay content, ensuring it captivates and delights our player base
• Manage the coordination of project timelines, resources, and deliverables for your teams on the project
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a unified and compelling gameplay experience that aligns with the collaborative vision of the overall project
• Manage the closing of your milestones and releases, allowing for agile innovation, but balancing responsible hardening and meeting our standards of excellence and innovation

What we're looking for

• Experience running a large, distributed development team
• Experience with multi-platform titles, from development to release and through the live operations phase
• A good knowledge of light-touch production systems that allow teams to thrive without unnecessary overhead
• Demonstrated experience in gameplay production leadership, experience and history of mentoring talent to foster growth
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Experience partnering with outsource and co-development teams
• Ability to build strong partnerships at every level
• Demonstrated ability and adept at operating within ambiguous situations and high pressure scenario with tight deadlines
• A passion for gaming and Disney IP

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).