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Senior Producer, HB Studios
Location: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Purpose
HB Studios is Atlantic Canada’s largest and most successful independent video game developer. We have an opportunity for a Senior Producer to join our team of developers, creators and fans, who are passionate about the art and process involved in video game development.
As a Senior Producer, 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.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Produce one franchise of one or more SKUs.
Develop product vision and design with key stakeholders and champion that vision on the team.
Ensure the highest possible product quality.
Work with the Senior Management Group (SMG) and CEO to evaluate and ensure that appropriate resources and personnel are assigned to each project.
Communicate risks, expectations and success criteria to key stakeholders.
Proactively anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks.
Enforce and help educate staff on HB Studios policies and procedures.
Change agent for process improvements; contribute to the ongoing improvement of project processes to achieve efficiencies.
Identify, lead, and develop economically viable video or computer game concepts; lead on market trends, patterns and customer requirements worldwide.
Oversee project documentation, testing and QA processes.
Work with internal staff and direct reports to train and develop their skills; mentor Associate/Junior Producers, Product Managers.
Co-ordinate with external partners, contractors and licensors.
Assist in the management, tracking and approvals of licensed assets.
Develop publisher relationships through effective communication and personal skills.
Think outside the box in a challenging and dynamic environment; be a source of creative and innovative solutions.
Work closely with the Executive Producer/CEO and the other SMG members to:
Ensure each product's commercial success.
Understand, refine, maintain and disseminate the product vision.
Identify and resolve conflicts between schedule, budget and design goals.
Drive communication and provide effective coordination of staff.
