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Associate Producer
2K
Novato, CA, United States
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Who We Are:
2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment for PC, console and mobile platforms. Our world-class team of engineers, developers, graphic artists and publishing professionals are stewards of a growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, NBA 2K, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.
What We Need:
The Production team at 2K is looking for an Associate Producer that will develop assigned segments of software products or for entire software products, from concept to release and for potentially leading the production efforts on smaller projects under the supervision of a 2K Producer or Senior Producer.
Job Responsibilities Will Include:
• Assist multiple projects simultaneously at different stages of development from concept to completion
• Assist Producers with overseeing and managing internal and/or external resources to meet production schedules and maintain a coherent creative vision throughout the entire development life cycle
• Work closely with Producers to develop product budgets and schedules
• Assist with ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets
• Assist Producers in the direction of large, strategic products
• Assist the Producers with managing the testing process with internal QA teams
• Assist with coordinating game release process with internal groups
• Collect, organize and manage material sets for distribution to various internal and external parties
• Coordinate and assist with marketing, sales, focus testing, outsourcing and other external parties
• Travel, both domestic and international, will be required
• Direct management of Production Assistant(s) may be required
Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years experience in internal or external game development
• Previous experience in project management and production
• Experience with AAA titles preferred
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with first person shooters a plus
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), time and project management skills
• Familiarity with the gaming market and industry trends, as they relate to game development and market research
• Adept at the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner with all co-workers
• Must display resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and self-motivation
• Quick learner, able to pick up new tools and technologies and learn new processes quickly while pro-actively seeking out training as needed
• Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as assigned by senior management
• Strong problem solving skills
• Adept at building relationships throughout the organization
• Highly organized. Able to keep on an assigned track without constant supervision.
• Capable of multitasking and managing several important items at once, without allowing anything to be lost in the process
• Ability to identify and analyze risk while providing mitigation support if requested
• Ability to self-prioritize effectively, to ensure the key items are delivered to meet immediate project needs
• Must be able to effectively communicate risks and obstacles both to managed team members, as well as to your direct supervisor
• Ability to oversee schedules of external teams without any loss in effectiveness