Producer-Expression of Interest

Blind Squirrel Games; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blind Squirrel Games in Auckland is seeking motivated Producers to support planning, operation, and delivery across internal and external teams. You’ll help teams stay aligned, manage priorities, and deliver quality work on time and within budget.

These expressions of interest are for full-time, onsite roles in Auckland. The role offers opportunities to guide production practices, mentor team members, and continually improve delivery processes within a collaborative studio culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a production role within game development or equivalent software environment. 5+ years for senior responsibilities.
• Experience coordinating development teams and delivering project work against goals, schedules and quality expectations.
• Experience producing a AAA game through full development cycle, including launch and post-launch support for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure development processes operate effectively and efficiently across assigned teams and project work.
• Coordinate work across internal teams, external development partners, and clients.
• Keep teams, studio leadership, and external stakeholders informed of project status, priorities, risks, and resource needs.
• Work with project leads to establish scope, goals, schedules, and milestones.
• Track progress toward deliverables and adjust plans collaboratively.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budgeting

Jira

Microsoft Project

Excel

Agile

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Producer-Expression of Interest

Blind Squirrel Games Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

About this position

At Blind Squirrel Games (BSG), creating exceptional games is just the start. As a proud, independent studio, we collaborate with developers and publishers who value innovation and excellence, serving as a trusted partner in bringing high-quality games to life. Our work spans ports, co-development, and full game development, each with its own creative and technical demands.

With studios in Irvine, California; Austin, Texas; Auckland, New Zealand; and Manizales, Colombia, we bring together global talent to build outstanding games. Guided by the Blind Squirrel Way, the standard for how we work, our teams operate with ownership, accountability, and collaboration.

People are central to our success. We prioritize an inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative environment where individuals can make meaningful contributions. We value skills and experience while recognizing that talent develops through hard work, resilience, and a commitment to growth. We welcome diverse perspectives and believe inclusion strengthens our teams, our ideas, and our work.

Producers play a vital role in guiding development teams, solving production challenges, and bringing ambitious games to life. Our work spans ports, co-development, and full game development, each with its own creative, technical, and operational demands. If your experience aligns with this work, we welcome your interest in potential upcoming opportunities.

You will support the successful planning, operation, and delivery of project work across internal and external teams. Working closely with project leads, studio leadership, and clients, you will help teams stay aligned, manage priorities, and deliver quality work within established schedules and budgets.

The scope of project ownership, client engagement, and team leadership will reflect your experience and demonstrated capabilities. These opportunities are for full-time positions based in Auckland, New Zealand, with a fully onsite requirement at our studio.

You bring an understanding of game development and the coordination required to turn project goals into achievable plans. You create clarity around priorities, connect the right people, and keep information moving so teams can make informed decisions.

You balance the broader project vision with attention to the details that affect delivery. You anticipate risks, address challenges promptly, and adapt plans thoughtfully as development needs evolve.

You are proactive, inquisitive, organized, and collaborative. You build trust through clear communication and consistent follow-through, supporting a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. As your experience allows, you also take ownership of broader project outcomes, guide production practices, and mentor other members of the production team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure development processes operate effectively and efficiently across assigned teams and project work.
• Coordinate work across internal teams, external development partners, and clients.
• Keep teams, studio leadership, and external stakeholders informed of project status, priorities, risks, and resource needs.
• Work with project leads and stakeholders to establish scope, goals, schedules, and milestones.
• Track progress toward deliverables, identify dependencies, and adjust plans collaboratively when priorities or requirements change.
• Support resource planning to help projects meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Identify, assess, and communicate risks, developing practical mitigation plans before issues affect delivery.
• Address impediments to team success and coordinate timely resolution of production challenges.
• Facilitate planning meetings, progress reviews, and other discussions that support clear decisions and accountability.
• Maintain accurate project tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Support a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and team empowerment.
• Evaluate production processes and recommend improvements that strengthen collaboration and delivery.
• Represent the needs of the project and team in internal and external discussions.
• Manage and mentor production team members as appropriate to the role’s scope, supporting their development and career goals.
• Perform other relevant duties and responsibilities that support company, department, and project objectives.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience in a production role within game development or a related software development environment; five or more years of production experience in game development is expected for candidates considered for more senior-level responsibilities.
• Experience coordinating development teams and delivering project work against established goals, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Experience producing a AAA game through the full development cycle, including launch and post-launch support, is expected for candidates considered for more senior-level responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of the functions and relationships between disciplines within a game development studio.
• Understanding of game development methodologies and production processes.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Jira, Excel, Microsoft Project, or similar software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to identify risks, manage competing needs, and address issues with appropriate urgency.
• Ability to maintain a broad view of project goals while attending to important details.
• Greater ownership of project delivery, resource and budget planning, client relationships, and the management and mentoring of direct reports is expected for more senior-level responsibilities.
• A passion for video games and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience using Agile development methodologies and adapting production practices to team and project needs.
• Experience with ports, co-development, or full game development.
• Experience coordinating external development partners and working directly with clients or publishers.
• Experience supporting projects through launch and post-launch development.
• Experience improving workflows, reporting, and production processes.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and supporting the development of production teams.

Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Eligibility for benefits and perks may vary based on position, employment status, and location.

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