Game Producer

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• Please note that this is a hybrid position based in Albany (New York) with a mixture of in-office (required) and home-based working (optional).
• While we welcome all applications, this role does not offer relocation assistance. We encourage applications from candidates who are local to New York State or are able to relocate independently.
• Part of the Rocket Science Group, Atomic Theory comprises a multinational team of seasoned AAA veterans with roots extending from Blizzard, PUBG, Epic, and Unity as well as superstars from other industries bringing their expertise of project management, software development and more! We have a track record of delivering player-centric, AAA-quality experiences, and we're unwavering in our commitment to performance, accessibility, and the meticulous attention to the engineering tools and frameworks that underpin exceptional gameplay.
• But Atomic Theory is also more than just a studio; for us, it's a sanctuary, a place where our diverse experiences can intersect and combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape. With offices in Albany, NY, Brighton UK and Cardiff, UK, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t Done on a global scale.
• ABOUT THE ROLE:
• We are looking for an experienced Producer to join our team in Albany, NY. The right person will be open and flexible, able to work on any large project or multiple small projects with a variety of clients, in technical environments with a track record of agile software development workflows, production processes, and testing.
• The ideal candidate will work closely with our developers and our client partners to support and augment feature development. As the main point of contact between the studio and our clients, the Producer will be responsible for maintaining a productive and positive relationship, which includes ensuring timely and efficient communication, successfully delivering milestones, and keeping our promises to build trust.
• “A born leader who excels at enabling collaboration across all types or levels of stakeholders”
• We Play Co-op 🫱🏿‍🫲🏻
• Collaboration is the heart of our success
• We put team before self
• Debate openly, commit fully
• We lift each other up
• How you will deliver this:
• Foster a productive and positive relationship within the teams and client partners, proactive in setting out a culture and framework that builds and sustains trust
• Clarify scope, timely address issues and resolve blockers as needed
• Facilitate communication, reporting and planning across project teams and sub-teams, using tools & processes made available by the client or our studio
• Our love for games is central to everything we do
• We keep up to date on industry news & trends
• We keep a player's perspective
• We bring the energy
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and incorporate them into the development process as appropriate
• We Are Fearless ⛰️
• Tackling unknowns and taking on challenges
• We like hard problems
• We embrace change
• We learn fast
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks and roadblocks
• Build and own a strategic roadmap of transformations and improvements and enable their implementation by winning stakeholders’ hearts and minds
• We Optimize for Impact 🔥✌🏼
• Maximum productivity and client benefit guide our efforts
• We feel a sense of urgency
• We master our crafts
• We set the bar high
• Manage project timelines, ensuring all milestones are met on time and within budget, without crunching or affecting the wellbeing of all team members
• Work closely with the development team to ensure client feedback is incorporated into the development process and studio ways of working
• We Elevate Every Interaction 🖤
• What it means: Working with us feels like a visit to your favorite fine restaurant.
• We aim to deliver beyond expectations (think “The Bear” TV show as an experience)
• Great Hospitality = Great Skill + Great Service
• Our reputation is our success
• Act as a production point of contact between the studio and clients, ensuring clear communication and productive collaboration during the project lifecycle
• Work with client partners to gain full understanding of the scope, understand their goals and objectives, and develop processes & roadmaps to achieve them
• 3+ yrs professional production or project management experience
• Proof that you have shipped more than one game cycle through to release, bonus for any certification for current-generation consoles (e.g., Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5)
• Proof that you have shipped a game cycle through to release, bonus for any certification for current-generation consoles (e.g., Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5)
• Experience coordinating or engaging with multiple teams of multi-discipline developers
• A hardy familiarity and successful involvement with technical environments , agile development workflows, production processes, testing, and software development
• Advanced user proficiency of any current planning tools (e.g. Jira, ClickUp, GitHub) and able to adapt to any other software made available by the studio or partners
• An ability to create, track, and maintain schedules for a project and team of developers
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• An internal drive to keep team members working efficiently and effectively toward project goals, keeping focus on the valuable product increments and scope
• A passion for continuous improvement and setting out new challenges for your studio
• WHAT WE CAN OFFER:
• Hybrid Working Arrangement: As a member of our team, you’ll have the flexibility to work at home and collaborate with your fellow engineers in person!
• Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Your health and wellbeing is important to us, so we offer a variety of benefits including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Annual Leave, Plus 9 Paid Holidays and Winter Break Office Closure
• Annual Research Credit: We always encourage personal growth, so we provide all of our team members with an annual credit to further enhance your skills!