Loot Crate, the Los Angeles-based company that ships monthly boxes of tchotchkes to subscribers, is now looking to hire a game producer to assist it in its nascent game development efforts.
May 23, 2016
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
Loot Crate has expanded the award winning Loot Crate experience to encompass games, digital products, augmented reality and more interactive experiences. We’re now on the hunt for an experienced game producer to lead our interactive efforts.
The Game Producer is responsible for the success of Loot Crate interactive products by building and running a well honed development team, communicating the vision, and ensuring that the product launches within the constraints of time and budget. This is a key role for the newly formed interactive team with a one of a kind opportunity to build new types of interactive experiences, from games, to augmented reality interactions to virtual reality experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the Product Manager and Game Designer to ensure that the execution of the project vision is in line with strategic goals
Set expectations around deliverables, quality, and budget, making sure they are communicated and understood by the team and all stakeholders
Manage the deliverables for each sprint, and ensure that the project tracking system is updated daily and prioritizes are clearly communicated
Ensure the team has the tools and information required to complete tasks and reach goals
Work with the team to ensure that the project hits its quality and time goals
Escalate when development deviates from expectation (quality, time, budget) and resolve issues
Work with the team to motivate them, while encouraging and improving internal communication
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
BA or BS, or 5+ years’ experience in a managing position
5+ years’ experience managing games whether desktop or mobile
Significant understanding of either the mobile ecosystem or desktop gaming ecosystem
Strong knowledge of what drives key metrics around acquisition, engagement, monetization, and retention efforts
Experience with agile based Scrum and product management methodologies
Experience working with internal and external development resources, with ability to spin up new teams to build prototypes and full fledge games
Able to prioritize, multi-task and perform in a deadline oriented environment
Exceptional leadership skills, motivating teamwork, performance and drive for excellence
Interested? Apply now.
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