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Roll Overview:
As Producer you are responsible for the overall strategy and vision for the development of the game. You sit at the head of a team to ensure a AAA product is shipped, on time, within budget, and of course with a motivated team & streamlined organization!

Responsibilities include:

*In collaboration with the creative director:
-Leads the development and validation of the content of the main deliverables (FPP, E3 demo, alpha, etc.)
-Takes part in the development of the vision for games and has it approved by the Executive Producer, Studio Executives, and Editorial Group
-Takes part in the development of the main features of games
-In collaboration with the pipeline technical director, makes technological decisions affecting the game

*Establish a project’s scope and milestones
-Develops and proposes a project scope to the Executive producer
-Establishes important dates for the achievement of milestones for the project as a whole and has them approved by the Executive producer
-Shares the project plan with the team
-Makes sure the team meets deadlines for deliverables
-Studies analyses proposed by the coordinator and identifies risks
-Proposes a viable and optimal recovery plan to obtain objectives
-Ensures changes in scope and dates are approved by the senior producer

*Establish the budget and ensure the project’s profitability
-Establishes the operating budget for the project as a whole and has it approved by the senior producer
-Monitors project expenditures on an ongoing basis
-Proposes changes to the budget to the senior producer when required

*Ensure the optimal organization of the team’s work
-In collaboration with the associate producer and core team, establishes the work methods and processes to be implemented
-Ensures that the core team’s roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
-Defines the optimal team structure for achieving objectives at each phase of production.

*Selection and management of associate producers, creative director and core team
-Takes part in decisions regarding hiring & promotions within the team
-Responsible for the development of team members
-Conducts performance evaluations on direct reports and performs salary reviews for team members
-Completes the information needed prior to payment of bonuses and profit bonuses and proposes outstanding team and/or individual recognition

Qualifications:

-Experience shipping at least one AAA game as Producer.
-Good understanding of various phases of game development.
-Has lived through a complete production from start to finish, with a good understanding of the finagling and submission process.
-Demonstrates a real passion for playing games, background in design a big plus.
-Strong project management and organizational skills with previous management responsibilities.
-Thorough knowledge of competitive products and companies.
-The ability to develop strong working relationships with internal partners (central groups, QA etc.).
-Strong presentation skills.
-A good understanding of budget management.
-A good understanding of legal and licensing requirements.