ABOUT US: Archiact Interactive is a Vancouver-based Virtual Reality (VR) Game Studio that develops new and unique ways for people to play games and interact with each other. We partner with IP holders, large publishers, and tech brands to create and deliver immersive, high-end game experiences across multiple platforms with a special focus on building new tools for cutting edge emerging technology. We are a hybrid studio with employees all across Canada, reporting into our headquarters in Vancouver, BC. We have a new studio incorporated in Toronto, Ontario. Our Ontario studio is 100% remote at this time, with plans to open a new office in the future.
OUR GAMES: We have published over 30 VR tiles since 2013 on every major platform and in every major global market. Recent titles include DOOM 3: VR Edition (on PSVR), FREEDIVER: Triton Down (on PC, PSVR and Oculus Quest), and MARVEL: Dimension of Heroes (a smartphone-powered Superhero experience built for Lenovo Mirage AR). We are currently in the early stages of several new and highly innovative projects with prominent industry partners and are searching for the best and the brightest to help us transform the world of VR game development.
OUR VALUES: Archiact’s core values are focused on innovation, diversity & inclusion, kindness & respect, creative integrity, open communication, and the strong belief that VR game experiences offer unique opportunities for human connection, discovery, well-being, and joy. At Archiact, equity, diversity, and inclusivity is developed and directed by our employees, allowing us to build innovative and immersive experiences that are accessible and meaningful to a wider audience. We seek to build a diverse team, and to nurture a safe, inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for a Game Producer who will champion production of a VR game on the SONY PS VR2 platform.
This is a permanent position. We are a Vancouver-based studio but are happy to consider candidates from all over Canada to work remotely.
ABOUT YOU: You are comfortable working in a close-knit and collaborative team with a wide range of skill sets and personalities. You enjoy the creative problem-solving process required to bring original concepts and high-profile IPs to life in an immersive experience. You thrive in teams and are open to bringing new ideas to the table to assist in raising the quality bar of the end product.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own end-to-end production of a development project to bring a VR game to PSVR2.
- Define and build detailed project plans including requirements, timelines, roadmaps and budgets to guide team results.
- Work with the Project Manager to manage all milestones and deliverables ensuring timely and high quality delivery.
- Coordinate and collaborate with artists, engineers, designers, and QA to bring assigned tasks or features to completion.
- Lead and communicate overall project status, budget and risks throughout the course of project delivery.
- Collaborate on all aspects of project staffing based on project needs to ensure successful delivery.
- Partner with a technical and creative leadership team to ensure project vision, deliverables and goals are met.
- Establish and maintain the team’s scope and capacity on a daily basis.
REQUIREMENTS:
MUST HAVE:
- 3 years of experience in game development working in a production management capacity.
- Shipped at least 1 game title with end-to-end production experience.
- Experience with Confluence, Jira, Google Suite, Slack.
- Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
- A self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- A team-player attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
NICE TO HAVE:
- An understanding of VR features and technologies.
- Experience with Unreal Engine and Plastic.
- Experience porting a game project across platforms.
- Experience with Sony Certification process.
- Experience partnering with and managing outside vendors.
BENEFITS & PERKS - WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- A competitive base salary.
- Comprehensive extended health and wellness benefits including employee assistance program (in effect from first day of employment).
- Annual Health & Wellness allowance.
- Generous annual vacation time and sick days.
- Paid studio closure for the Winter Holidays.
- We offer the choice of fully remote, in-studio, or a hybrid work arrangement for Vancouver employees. Team members in other provinces are welcomed on a remote working basis.
- Relocation assistance for candidates outside of BC, Canada.
- An opportunity to work on a high-profile IP.
- The chance to be part of an experienced, high-achieving and fun team.
- An inclusive and diverse team and atmosphere.
- The opportunity to help pave the way for the future of VR gaming.