Job Description
An employer is looking for a Producer for Redmond, Wa. The team is focused on delivering the continued legacy of a long time game franchise. This role involves partnering with the Executive Producer to manage day-to-day production and workflow for various projects within the studio. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, capable of tracking and communicating complex work items across multiple projects and disciplines, and committed to fostering an inclusive work environment while delivering exceptional gaming experiences.
In this role, the position serves as a key contributor between internal and external teams across a wide variety of functions and subject matter expertise, with direct influence and responsibility for the quality and outcomes of feature development, product publishing efforts, and strategic partnerships.
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Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in a video game Production or Project Management role focused on PC and/or Console games with at least 2 shipped titles credited as producer
Ability to identify gaps and product needs proactively
Strong organizational and collaboration skills for documenting plans and supporting team goals
Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
Continuous drive to learn and adapt to evolving environments and gaming trends
Passion for and understanding of gaming and gaming culture
Self-starter with flexibility to work varying hours based on project demands
Experience working in distributed teams and supporting remote collaboration
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Teams, Office tools, and other project management platforms
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience working at Microsoft
First-hand knowledge of the AGE OF EMPIRES franchise
Experience with Games-as-a-Service and operating live products
PC technical knowledge and PC gaming experience
Scrum Certification as Scrum Master or Product Owner
Familiarity with C#, C++, or other programming languages and basic engineering concepts
Ability to provide additional perspective to improve overall franchise quality
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.