Associate Producer (Motion-Based Games)

Nex; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working hours

Product-driven culture

Hands-on with cutting-edge tech

Job summary

Nex Playground in San Jose, CA is seeking an Associate Producer to drive end-to-end motion-based game development, from concept through launch. You will coordinate design, engineering, art, QA, and external partners to keep projects on track and deliver a magical, family-friendly player experience.

Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced startups, are highly organized, and collaborate across global time zones. This role offers hybrid work with a focus on flexible hours and a culture of growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in game production or project management.
• Experience on shipped game titles (mobile, console, or interactive).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum workflows.
• Experience using GitHub, Notion, Slack or Asana.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production schedules and milestone tracking.
• Lead stand-ups and cross-functional syncs to align teams.
• Track dependencies, risks and blockers across disciplines.
• Ensure builds and deliverables meet scope and deadlines.
• Coordinate external partners and publish-related tasks.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Global coordination

Tools

GitHub

Notion

Slack

Asana

Job description

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.

Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back? , as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.

Nex employees may be expected to collaborate with colleagues across different time zones. Depending on the role and location, occasional travel may also be required for company events, external meetings, and other business-related activities.

Location: Remote / Hybrid (Los Angeles-based preferred)
Annual salary: USD 85,000 - 115,000 per year (Final base salary within this range will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.)
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Senior Game Producer

About the Role

As an Associate Producer, you will support the end-to-end development of motion-based games — from concept through launch — ensuring projects stay on track, teams stay aligned, and our player experience remains magical, intuitive, and family-friendly.

You’ll work closely with design, engineering, art, QA, and external partners to coordinate deliverables, manage schedules, and maintain clear communication across stakeholders.

This is an ideal role for someone who loves games, thrives in fast-moving environments, and cares deeply about creating meaningful experiences for kids and families.

What You’ll Do

Production & Execution

• Maintain production schedules, and milestone tracking
• Participate in and help run stand-ups and cross-functional sync meetings
• Track dependencies, risks, and blockers across teams
• Ensure builds and deliverables are on time and aligned with scope
• Prepare milestone reports and stakeholder updates

Motion-Based Gameplay Support

• Coordinate implementation of camera-based motion gameplay systems
• Support playtesting with kids and families; synthesize feedback into actionable insights
• Track motion calibration, usability improvements, and accessibility features
• Ensure experiences are intuitive for a wide age range and skill levels
• Evaluate milestones, write build notes and help compile stakeholder feedback.

Kids & Family Focus

• Advocate for age-appropriate design and safety considerations
• Support external brand or IP collaboration workflows when applicable
• Keep fun, accessibility, and inclusivity at the center of development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the communication bridge between creative, technical, and business teams
• Partner with QA to prioritize and track bug resolution
• Support publishing needs (build delivery, feature documentation, gameplay capture coordination)
• Help coordinate external development partners when needed

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 3+ years experience in game production or project management
• Experience working on shipped game titles (mobile, console, or interactive platform)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows
• Experience with tools such as GitHub, Notion, Slack, Asana, or equivalent
• Passion for kids, family entertainment, and active play
• Flexibility to collaborate across global time zones, including Asia (particularly Hong Kong), with the understanding that recurring meetings and coordination will be required outside standard U.S. business hours.

Bonus Points

• Experience with motion-based, camera-based, or fitness-style games
• Experience working with licensed IP or external partners
• Background in consumer hardware or platform-based products
• Experience conducting or coordinating playtests with children

Who You Are

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable operating in a fast-growing startup environment
• Collaborative and low-ego
• Energized by building products that get kids moving and families playing together
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Able to take initiative in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Nex Playground?

• Help shape a growing platform at an exciting stage
• Work with a passionate team focused on joy, movement, and meaningful play
• Make a real impact on how families experience games together

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
• Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field

Nex is located in San Jose, California, USAandHongKong. Learn more about us at https://www.nexplayground.com/about .
We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!

Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.