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Production Assistant

Who We Are:

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Agoura Hills, Novato, Orange County, Budapest, Shanghai, and Seoul are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

What We Need:

Our Foothill Ranch, CA studio is seeking a Production Assistant to join our development efforts on an exciting new open world driving game! Within this role, you will be responsible for assisting the production team in overseeing the delivery of complex gameplay features and ensuring the quality of builds through regular collaboration with our QA department.

What You Will Do:

• Assist other Producers with overseeing and managing internal and/or external resources to meet production schedules and maintain a coherent creative vision throughout the entire development life cycle
• Assist other Producers with managing the testing process with QA teams
• Assist team members with ensuring adherence to project schedules and deadlines
• Own specific features or small areas of the game
• Own administrative functions as required, such as organizing meetings, creating tasks, etc.
• Run agenda-driven meetings to help the team understand, align, and execute against goals
• Provide administrative support, including note taking, during feature kick-offs, post-mortems, etc., as needed

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:

• 2+ years’ experience in the video game industry, ideally as an Assistant Producer, Production Assistant, or QA Lead
• Experiencing in shipping 1 or more video games, ideally a AAA PC or console title
• Adept with industry standard software and tools used by Production for communication, tasking, and assets tracking: JIRA, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Friendly, helpful, and collaborative in a team-based environment; self-motivated, results-oriented self-starter with a strong drive to deliver quality products
• Professional, service-oriented demeanor, able to interface with all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), time and project management skills
• Able to pick up new tools and technologies and learn new processes quickly
• Capable of multitasking and managing several important items at once, without allowing anything to be lost in the process
• Ability to self-prioritize effectively, to ensure the key items are delivered to meet immediate project needs

Pluses:

• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Experience working on current-gen/next-gen consoles
• Experience with Games as a Service or online multiplayer modes

Please note that Visual Concepts Entertainment and 2K Games never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews. When emailing, only use VCentertainment.com and 2K.com accounts.

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