{"id":114278,"date":"2020-06-17T21:54:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T21:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gamasutra.com\/view\/news\/364991"},"modified":"2020-06-17T21:54:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T21:54:00","slug":"get-a-job-join-hb-studios-as-a-senior-producer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/06\/17\/get-a-job-join-hb-studios-as-a-senior-producer\/","title":{"rendered":"Get a job: Join HB Studios as a Senior Producer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Gamasutra Job Board is the most diverse, active and established board of its kind for the video game industry!<\/p>\n<p>Here is just one of the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gamasutra.com\/jobs\/\">many, many positions<\/a>&nbsp;being advertised right now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HB Studios is Atlantic Canada\u2019s largest and most successful independent video game developer. We have an opportunity for a&nbsp;<strong>Senior Producer<\/strong>&nbsp;to join our team of developers, creators and fans, who are passionate about the art and process involved in video game development.<\/p>\n<p>As a&nbsp;<strong>Senior Producer<\/strong>, you will be providing organizational and creative leadership on video game development from initial design through to code release by managing projects to schedule and budget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Produce one franchise of one or more SKUs.<\/li>\n<li>Develop product vision and design with key stakeholders and champion that vision on the team.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the highest possible product quality.<\/li>\n<li>Work with the Senior Management Group (SMG) and CEO to evaluate and ensure that appropriate resources and personnel are assigned to each project.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate risks, expectations and success criteria to key stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Proactively anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks.<\/li>\n<li>Enforce and help educate staff on HB Studios policies and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Change agent for process improvements; contribute to the ongoing improvement of project processes to achieve efficiencies.<\/li>\n<li>Identify, lead, and develop economically viable video or computer game concepts; lead on market trends, patterns and customer requirements worldwide.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Oversee project documentation, testing and QA processes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Work with internal staff and direct reports to train and develop their skills; mentor Associate\/Junior Producers, Product Managers.<\/li>\n<li>Co-ordinate with external partners, contractors and licensors.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the management, tracking and approvals of licensed assets.<\/li>\n<li>Develop publisher relationships through effective communication and personal skills.<\/li>\n<li>Think outside the box in a challenging and dynamic environment; be a source of creative and innovative solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Work closely with the Executive Producer\/CEO and the other SMG members to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure each product&#8217;s commercial success.<\/li>\n<li>Understand, refine, maintain and disseminate the product vision.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and resolve conflicts between schedule, budget and design goals.<\/li>\n<li>Drive communication and provide effective coordination of staff.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure adequate, efficient and effective project staffing and resolve staffing conflicts across the studio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High quality projects are delivered on time and within budget.<\/li>\n<li>Good relationships are maintained at all times.<\/li>\n<li>High morale is maintained within the team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s level degree or equivalent \/ related experience.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of 5 years\u2019 experience in a project management \/ Producer role.<\/li>\n<li>Good understanding of multimedia and software tools.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in project management software (JIRA, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Excellent organizational and communication (both verbal &amp; written) skills.<\/li>\n<li>A proven ability to multi-task, make decisions and solve problems efficiently and effectively.<\/li>\n<li>Self-motivated and avid game player.<\/li>\n<li>Able and willing to work additional hours as necessary to successfully complete tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Excel as a team player and strive to maximize team\/department performance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>A dedicated work ethic and commitment to excellence.<\/li>\n<li>A solid understanding of game theory and related technology.<\/li>\n<li>A solid understanding of all aspects of the game development life cycle and design process &#8211; from concept to delivery.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to handle multiple demands on themselves and the project; have a strong ability to maintain professionalism with climate changes, and display finesse when working under adverse conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Must be able to distinguish between low and high priority items, concentrating on areas yielding the greatest return, and demonstrate appropriate judgment in determining what requires a &#8220;sense of urgency&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Must be flexible, receptive and open to change, and act decisively.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Must be willing and able to travel (internationally) for work, where working on weekends or for longer hours may also be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.gamasutra.com\/job\/senior-producer-lunenburg-nova-scotia-34442\">Apply now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re just starting out, looking for something new, or just seeing what&#8217;s out there, the Gamasutra Job Board is the place where game developers move ahead in their careers.<\/p>\n<p>Gamasutra&#8217;s Job Board is the most diverse, most active, and most established board of its kind in the video game industry, serving companies of all sizes, from indie to triple-A.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a new job?&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/jobs.gamasutra.com\/search\">Get started here<\/a>. Are you a recruiter looking for talent?&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/employer.gamasutra.com\/employerx\/\">Post jobs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gamasutra Job Board is the most diverse, active and established board of its kind for the video game industry! Here is just one of the&nbsp;many, many positions&nbsp;being advertised right now. Location:&nbsp;Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada Purpose HB Studios is Atlantic Canada\u2019s largest and most successful independent video game developer. 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