Games Producer- Talent Pool

Side; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Side, a global video game development company located in Charleston, SC, is developing a talent pool for experienced Video Game Producers for future co-development projects. While this is not an active job opening, applications will ensure candidates remain connected for upcoming producer roles.

Key responsibilities include overseeing game development from pre-production to launch, managing project timelines, and facilitating communication between teams.

Applicants should have experience in AAA game development and possess strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in AAA, AA, or mobile game development as a Producer or Associate Producer.
• Strong project management experience using Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Ability to communicate across disciplines with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee game development pipelines, from pre-production to launch.
• Work with design, art, and engineering teams to maintain timelines and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate production risks.

Skills

Project management skills

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Production tools proficiency (Jira, Confluence, Asana)

Effective communication

Co-development/outsourcing experience

Passion for games and understanding of game development lifecycle

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Asana

ShotGrid

Job description

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

About This Opportunity

This is a talent pool for experienced Video Game Producers who may be considered for future opportunities within our co-development projects. This is not an active job opening, but rather a repository for prospective candidates as we anticipate hiring needs based on upcoming projects. If you’re interested in being considered for future producer roles, we encourage you to submit your application to stay connected.

How We Keep You Engaged

We maintain strong relationships with our talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities. We will check in to confirm your availability and interest.

Our hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee game development pipelines, from pre-production to launch.
• Work closely with design, art, and engineering teams to maintain project timelines and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks to keep production on track.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external partners.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and production schedules.
• Drive sprint planning, task prioritization, and milestone reviews.
• Ensure alignment between creative vision, technical feasibility, and business goals.
• Track KPIs and project health metrics to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.

Requirements

Experience:

• Experience in AAA, AA, or mobile game development as a Producer, Associate Producer, or similar role.
• Strong project management skills, with experience using Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
• Proficiency with production tools like Jira, Confluence, Asana, or ShotGrid.
• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and with external stakeholders.
• Experience managing co-development, outsourcing, or remote teams is a plus.
• Passion for games and a deep understanding of the game development lifecycle.

Note: Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.