Games Producer- Talent Pool

Side; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Side is seeking a Producer/Associate Producer to oversee game development pipelines from pre-production through launch. You will coordinate design, art, and engineering to meet timelines and deliverables while managing risks and budgets across internal and external teams.

The role requires strong project management, hands-on use of Agile/Scrum/Kanban, and proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Asana, or ShotGrid.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Project management

Agile Scrum Kanban

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Cross-team collaboration

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.

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.

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.

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.