Team Name:
World of Warcraft
Job Title:
Senior Game Producer, Outsourcing – World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA or Boston, MA
Requisition ID:
R023790
Job Description:
The World of Warcraft Development team is seeking a Senior Producer to join our art production team. In this role, you will work closely with our external vendors, outsourcing supervisors, art leads, design leads, and fellow producers to plan for all the outsourced assets that will go into our world.
The WoW team is built on a culture of collaboration, intense creativity, and problem-solving. As a group, we are committed to pushing our exploration of Azeroth to the fullest, and in doing so creating a gaming experience like no other. As a Senior Producer, the work you do will live at the very heart of this philosophy. We want a person that enjoys working in a group setting and whose experience in creative environments has reinforced the value of communications, empathy, and knowledge sharing.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studios for this role are either Irvine, CA or Boston, MA. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.
What You Bring To The Table:
• Drive outsource development by scheduling and tracking incoming/outgoing assets
• Drive the completion of project goals and facilitate communication, organization, and accountability as a partner to both development leads and outsourcing supervisors
• Create and track long-range project schedules for assets
• Coordinate contract and invoice workflow between Blizzard Legal, Accounts Payable, and external partners
• Think and implement strategically on long-term project priorities, dependencies, and risks
• Anticipate production issues and remove roadblocks or bottlenecks that may prevent developers from achieving their goals on time
• Communicate frequently with producers as well as with team leadership regarding project status, risks, and opportunities
• Seek out ways to improve the processes, tooling, and relationships around you, and work with others to implement your ideas
Experience:
Minimum Requirements
• 5+ years of experience in game production or project management
• Must have shipped at least one game in a producer or senior producer role
Knowledge & Skills:
• Able to build, track, and maintain complex schedules
• Proficiency with production tracking tools such as Autodesk Flow Production (previously ShotGrid) / JIRA
• Experience with vendor management
• Familiarity with art pipeline and workflows
• Knowledge of software development process, project management, and production processes
Key Attributes:
• Comfortable with ambiguity but with an ability to drive towards clarity
• Able to work with team leads and directors to align priorities
• Self-direction and follow-up skills are necessary
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Extra Points
Experience:
• Shown experience managing schedules and employees to achieve desired results
• Bachelor of Art or Science in a technical field (or equivalent)
• Shipped at least one AAA game in production role
• Experience with development on a live product
Key Attributes:
• Passion for game development and MMO games
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. ( a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
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Posted: Aug. 18, 2024, 5:40 a.m.
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