Producer

Virtuos Games; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Producer to drive strategic leadership and operational excellence in game development. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience managing large internal teams and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role includes mentoring team members, managing workflows, and ensuring project quality. Candidates should also have a deep knowledge and passion for video games, with proficiency in project management tools and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Producer in the video game industry.
• Strong leadership skills to manage diverse teams.
• Good knowledge of video game production processes.

Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain schedules for projects.
• Own execution of production workflows and manage day-to-day project needs.
• Serve as a daily point of contact for team members.
• Provide mentorship and coordination to other producers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Creativity

Analytical skills

Video game knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

You can now search for people on SEEK. Make your profile public so you can be found by more employers. Update profile visibility

Add expected salary to your profile for insights

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

1. Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Setup and maintain schedules for stand-ups, sprint plans, and milestone (mid-term & long term) trackers.
• Ensure project goals, sprint objectives and product vision are clearly understood and communicated to the team.
• Help anticipate and flag production risks, supporting mitigation planning with the Lead Producer and project leadership.

2. Operational Excellence

• Own the execution of production workflows for assigned tasks, including backlog grooming, bug tracking, localization process, and asset follow-ups.
• Ensure task statuses are accurate and up to date in project tracking tools.
• Coordinate with team leads to verify task completions meet expected quality and timeline.
• Manage day-to-day project needs, such as asset deliveries, documentation updates, and follow-through on meeting action items.

3.Cross-Functional Communication & Client Engagement

• Serve as a daily point of contact for assigned team members or departments, supporting coordination across departments.
• Support the preparation of status updates, reports, and client review materials, in collaboration with the Senior Producer or Lead Producer.
• Attend and document meetings (stand-ups, reviews, retros) and assist in keeping communication loops closed across teams.
• Interface with external partners when necessary, under supervision, and help track feedback loops and change requests.

4.Team Development & Morale

• Provide mentorship and daily coordination to associate producers and production coordinators.
• Assist with onboarding coordination, ensuring new team members have access to tools and schedules.
• Help gather team feedback and participate in team retrospectives to improve workflow and collaboration.
• Model good production hygiene by managing tasks responsibly, respecting timelines, and reinforcing best practices.

5.Business Growth & Quality Ownership

• Take initiative in ensuring delivery readiness for assigned project sections, including final asset checks, delivery logs, and QA coordination (UX specifications, User Research/ Playtest).
• Collaborate with team leads to ensure production goals align with creative and technical standards.
• Flag opportunities for efficiency improvements or scope clarity to senior production leaders.
• Support resource tracking, documentation, and coordination related to project budgets or headcount planning.
• Excellent understanding of the gaming market, including major cohorts, and industry trend.

6.Decision-Making & Influence

• Make task-level decisions that support project clarity, consistency, and smooth coordination.
• Proactively surface issues, needs, or misalignments to the Senior Producer or Lead Producer for support.
• Begin to build influence through clear communication, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Act as a reliable executor of production strategies, ensuring day-to-day stability and smooth delivery flow.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Producer, managing large internal teams within the video game industry (Software Engineers, Artists, Designers, Audio Specialists, Senior Project Managers, Associate Producers etc.)
• Good working knowledge of Video Games and an understanding of how game software is made
• Mature personality, able to manage relationships at a senior level and appreciate multicultural working environments
• Creative, pragmatic and able to find the best solutions to overcome obstacles and ensure project development
• Strong leadership skills, able to drive various functions through the whole development process
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills to deliver quality projects within tight deadlines
• Strong project management capability
• In-depth knowledge and passion for video games
• Highly motivated and enterprising
• Expert in Microsoft Excel or Equivalent