Game Producer

Avomind; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic game development studio based in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Game Producer to oversee the entire game development process. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience in game development cycles, and excellent communication abilities. The studio is committed to innovation and sustainability in digital interactive entertainment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health insurance (AIA)

Employee wellbeing fund MYR1,500

Hybrid work options

Qualifications

• Experience in Traditional and/or Agile work environments.
• Involvement in at least one full game development cycle.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full game development cycles from start to finish.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams.
• Identify project concerns and risks proactively.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Agile methodologies

Education

Relevant degrees and certifications

Tools

Jira

Handsoft

Job description

Game Producer

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Work Type: Full Time

Our client is an independent games development studio founded in 2008 in the cultural heart of Southeast Asia. They are a game tech focused studio with both internal OIP (Original Intellectual Property) and external co-development tracks. They build games over multiple platforms, primarily focused on Windows Desktop PC (Unreal Engine). Their flagship game is a fully serviced, live operational, squad-based multiplayer PvP (Player-Versus-Player) 5v5 FPS (First-Person-Shooter) and RTS (Real-Time-Strategy) hybrid action combat game launched in 2021.

They provide full cycle work for hire, co-development, consulting, backend development, and virtual production support across all departments internally and externally. Currently, they have a team of 60 full-time internal developers and are growing. They are committed to developing digital interactive entertainment software with a focus on innovation and integrity, aiming to be a leading force in game development within the region.

The Responsibilities:

• Oversee full game development cycles from start to finish, including task estimation, feature delivery, and resource management to meet milestones.
• Uphold project vision and coordinate with internal and external teams to develop complex game features effectively.
• Identify potential project obstacles, communicate risks to stakeholders, and adapt project plans as needed to ensure success.
• Manage team and personal responsibilities, including challenge resolution, interpersonal skills, and effective communication of project goals and progress.
• Stay updated on industry practices and trends, advocating for optimal user experience.

The Requirements:

• Experience in Traditional and/or Agile work environments and methodologies.
• Experience with project management software (Jira, Handsoft, Gantt, etc.).
• Experience interfacing with external clients, vendors, and partners.
• Involvement in at least one full game development cycle.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Background in at least one discipline in game development.
• Proven ability to quantify goals and facilitate team collaboration.
• Ability to identify project concerns and risks proactively.
• Knowledge of typical game development cycles.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5.
• Experience in Live Operations and post-launch support for live service games.
• Knowledge of game development disciplines (design, art, code, QA, etc.).
• Relevant degrees and certifications.
• Experience working with international teams across time zones.
• Business and operational management experience.
• Experience with mobile and/or console titles.
• Formal Scrum training and certification.

Rank Requirements:

• Production Assistant / Project Coordinator: Experience in a game development discipline, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, with at least one credited game launch and 1-2 years of industry experience.
• Associate Producer / Project Manager: Ability to break down complex features into tasks, manage resources, and deliver quality products, with at least two game launches and 3-4 years of experience.
• Intermediate Game Producer: Strong product ownership skills, experience with multiple game launches, and 5-6 years of industry experience.
• Senior Game Producer: Oversight of multiple projects, budgeting, and resource management, with 5+ game launches and 6-8 years of experience.
• Lead Game Producer: Proven leadership in managing all aspects of game development from concept to delivery, with 5+ game titles and 8-10 years of experience.

The Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Leave entitlement and carry forward of 10 days until March 31st of the following year
• 24/7 studio access
• Employee wellbeing fund MYR1,500 annually
• Health insurance (AIA), including inpatient, outpatient, and doctor consultations
• Performance reviews and career development pathways
• Hybrid work options (upon request and management approval)
• Relocation assistance (for Malaysian citizens)
• Full compensation for overtime events