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TMSGames is looking for an experienced and talented full-time Senior Producer to come join us and help to create the next generation of MMO game titles. The Senior Producer acts as the focal point for our projects and is responsible for the guaranteeing of the development budget and milestone schedule. The Senior Producer is responsible for managing communication between the different parties to ensure that development resources are focused on the right areas. Use of internal and external resources to assess the state of the project and re-organize development priorities is also required. The ideal candidate should have vast experience in the creation, operation, and maintaining of MMO projects. The ability to manage a large development team in a fast paced environment is also required. The Senior Producer will report directly to the Creative Director.
This is a senior level position that REQUIRES previous game development experience.
- Fully responsible for game product development cycle including concept, budget, pre-production, production, approval, QA, code release, foreign translations and ports.
- Defining the game concept in collaboration with development team leads and members to deliver a creative, high-quality product on time.
- Assist in defining, updating, and creation of Game Design Documents, Technical Design Documents, and Game Specifications.
- Work closely with executive management and creative director to achieve project and creative objectives.
- Define the milestone schedule, update recurring milestone review process and approvals, and validation of delivered key milestones in relation with the objectives.
- Expertly manage talent, development partners, and licensing partners to establish priorities and coordinate activities within the development team.
- Communicates constantly and effectively with internal and external departments including Marketing, Operations, QA, Production, Customer Service, and Business Development.
- Supervise a team of 50+ developers, contractors, and development partners.
- Assist in any other assignments as directed by Creative Director.
- Mentors Associate Producers on key project management areas of scheduling, budget, quality, communication and time management.
- Work with individual team members and team leadership to provide weekly status reports for scheduled tasks.
- Manage recurring game play and debugging sessions and work closely with QA Lead to prioritize and triage bugs. |
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- 7+ years experience in the games industry developing PC and console game titles.
- 5+ years Project Management.
- Experience coordinating product development efforts with functional teams, such as Engineering, Art, Design, QA, Community Relations, and PR / Marketing.
- Shipped at least two 30+ team PC or console products from conception to release.
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with scheduling and asset management programs such as Microsoft Project and AlienBrain.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized and analytical in decision making.
- Deep knowledge of trends, popular culture and media.
- Experience working with Sony and Microsoft platforms and thorough understanding of the policies and certification requirements of each.
- Proficient knowledge or practical experience in 3D art, game design, and programming.
- Past development experience as a Senior Producer or Producer for a MMO title.
- Passion for games and MMO's.
- Familiar with Zombie / Horror Movies and Games.
- Active player of MMO / RPG / FPS games.
All applicants must submit an online application to be considered for positions. Please submit a digital copy of your resume / CV and cover letter to the following e-mail address:
Please, No calls or follow-up emails. A representative from TMS will contact you in regards to the position your applying for if your qualifications match what we are currently looking for. This is a full-time position. Relocation will be required.
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