Executive Producer

Zyngacareers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(K) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

14 paid holidays per year

Flexible vacation time

Job summary

Zyngacareers is looking for an experienced Executive Producer to guide game development from concept to live operations. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in game development, including leadership roles, and have shipped at least 2 games. The position's location is Austin, Texas.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, generous vacation policy, and opportunities for professional growth. Salary ranges from $190,000 to $235,000 annually depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading teams in game development.
• At least 2 games shipped in a leadership role.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead teams through all stages of game development.
• Define and implement best practices for communication.
• Coordinate post-mortems for continuous improvement.
• Cultivate a positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Game development process knowledge

Strong communication skills

Project management tools experience

Problem-solving ability

Tools

Jira

Job description

Position Overview:

Do you thrive on the challenge of taking a game from a spark of an idea all the way to a thriving live game? Are you energized by leading teams in building a game from the ground up and guiding them through every phase of development? Have a lot of experience doing this? If so, Zynga, one of the largest and most innovative mobile game development studios is seeking a passionate, motivated and expert Executive Producer to join our team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming.

This is a unique production leadership role that requires the right instincts, skills and mindset to help shape a game from its earliest stages and the operational skills to lead a team through each step of development, from early concept and prototyping through production, launch, and live operations. The EP will be the production anchor, working closely with creative and technical leaders to help guide and motivate the team and cultivate a positive team culture throughout the journey.

The ideal candidate is a decisive leader, a clear communicator, and a skilled collaborator who is equally comfortable leading early concepts and prototypes with a small team as they are guiding a large team through the rigors and complexities of a live game. Ultimately, this candidate will be an outstanding problem solver and communicator who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and be hands‑on at any phase of development from early iteration to high‑level strategic planning, team building, cross‑functional alignment and career coaching.

What You’ll Do:

• Take a pragmatic, results‑oriented approach to project management, prioritizing flexibility and continuous iteration
• Work with your key reports to create an organizational structure, processes, and project plan that allow the team to produce high quality work efficiently on time and on budget
• Work collaboratively with multiple teams to proactively get results and outcomes
• Passionately articulate goals and team principles to help form a stimulating and fun work environment and culture
• Identify and help guide the team around potential hazards that come up through the game development process
• Define and implement best practices, ensuring clear communication across the team and with other production leaders to set organizational standards
• Help the game team navigate all stages of the development process
• Help build and strengthen the communication between teams and locations
• Own quality of the product and be the player advocate to the team
• Coordinate and conduct post‑mortems and retrospectives to foster continuous learnings and improvement
• Help foster a positive culture
• Effectively communicate the core experience of your game to other parts of the Zynga organization, and help ensure that your product leverages the ideas and resources of the larger organization

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience leading and guiding multidisciplinary teams through all stages of development with at least 2 games shipped as Executive Producer, Development Director or Game Director. Mobile experience preferred
• Proven ability leading multi‑disciplinary teams to create and grow great games
• Strong understanding of successful game titles, foundational mechanics and live‑service models
• Extensive knowledge of and fluency in the game development process. Understands the ins and outs of game development from concept through live operations
• Able to motivate, support and guide others to attain successful outcomes and business objectives
• Experience with various project management tools (Jira is a plus)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Flexibility and adaptability are key
• This position reports directly to the Divisional EP for the org

What We Offer You:

Zynga offers a world‑class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit Zynga Benefits site

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $190,000 and $235,000 USD per Year.

The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $170,000 and $220,000 USD per Year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full‑time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness‑related expenses.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

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