[UNANNOUNCED PROJECT] Executive Producer (EPD)

Job Description:

Krafton’s 'UNANNOUNCED PROJECT' is looking for an outstanding leader to join as Executive Producer (“EPD”) who is excited to bring our brand-new IP to the world! The EPD will be responsible for building a team, driving game development and overall business growth. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated the depth of experience across all facets of game development, provided vision and clarity across the production process, and ensured all the pieces fit thoughtfully together, so we can deliver the unique and memorably gaming experiences our fans demand.

The company is also open to discuss to build a new team in a different location as long as all visions and goals are well-aligned strategically

Responsibilities:

• Champion all key operations of UNANNOUNCED PROJECT, a game based on the original IP and collaborate with the leadership to bring a rich gaming experience to life

• Build a strong and effective team of game design, development, and production team
• Partner with HQ game development leadership to drive product vision and ensure execution at the highest quality level
• Manage executive relationship with the IP holder, publishing, and other relevant stakeholders internally and externally
• Closely collaborate with teams at HQ with media expansion initiative and contribute to enhance and increase awareness of the IP as a long-term goal
• Establish and own the budget and business plan for the game and franchise
• Own and optimize the overarching creative roadmaps & schedules for products, ensuring that all production phases flow efficiently between teams.
• Balance project production requirements within budget and staffing constraints while ensuring high production values are never compromised.
• Proactively identify issues, roadblocks, and concerns between development teams, driving alignment and consensus for projects and priorities.
• Effectively communicate the needs of the project to build and strengthen communication channels at all levels and with all key stakeholders.
• Bring energy, momentum, passion, and charisma to inspire and motivate the team.
• Foster a healthy, collaborative, and impactful team culture. Use inclusive behaviors to ensure all voices are heard, invite input from many perspectives, and resolve disagreements.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience leading and guiding large-scale multi-disciplinary teams through all stages of game development.
• At least three released and successful games as Executive Producer, Creative Director, Game Director, or similar.
• Experience across all aspects of product lifecycle from concept to live
• Has worked on 1+ key franchises for major publishers, understanding the nuances of working on established global IP with multiple stakeholders
• Has managed large multi-discipline teams working in a fast-paced environment of regular software releases, direct to consumer
• Ability to gain and maintain the respect and trust of development teams through thoughtful discussion and perseverance.

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience launching one or more narrative driven single-player open-world game as Executive Producer, Creative Director, Game Director, or similar