Producer

Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game studio is looking for an experienced Producer to enhance team capabilities and improve production processes. The role involves collaborating with creative teams, managing project schedules, and driving communication to ensure the successful development of groundbreaking games. Ideal candidates will bring a deep understanding of game development and proven experience in AAA project production.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee discounts for Sony products

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in a production role for AAA projects.
• A deep understanding of video game development complexities.
• Skill in building processes to support production teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clear information flow within assigned pipelines.
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmaps.
• Mentor and provide leadership to production team members.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Video Game Development

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Candidates must be available to work in the studio on a hybrid basis.

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working onIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d love to find talented individuals to join us.

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

In service of these goals, Naughty Dog is growing our production team!

We’re looking for an experienced Producer to join us in the studio and elevate our team’s capabilities. We are looking for the right candidate to get in early and help define the processes, requirements, and infrastructure that will support the project through launch and beyond. In this role you’ll have a significant impact on the way we work, both within the game team and production team, by leveling up the skills we apply to the production of our games as well as the structures we work within.

On the game team side, you’ll partner with leads and directors to understand their needs. You’ll develop processes to improve communication, scheduling, and overall quality of life; all while developing the kind of ground-breaking video games we're famous for.

Our ideal candidate is someone with a deep understanding of the complexities of game development and a track record of building processes to help the team achieve their highest potential within cinematic production. You'll bring your organizational skills, understanding of communication pipelines, leadership experience, and passion for making games - and above all, your empathy to inspire the team and rally support for our shared vision!

What you will do:

Work with creative teams to ensure clear information flows within your assigned pipelines

Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmaps. Ensure the team is on track with their goals

Communicate frequently and effectively with key collaborators on project status, risks, and opportunities

Ensure cross-department visibility is clear and dependencies are properly tracked. Ensure the impact of scope changes is understood, and the ramifications are clearly communicated

Contribute to the development and refinement of our shared production processes to increase studio efficiency and quality

Serve as a mentor and provide leadership, information, and resources to new and existing production team members

Work with the tools team to advance the development of our production-related software

Maintain a constant awareness of game status through regular play sessions. Evaluate project scope and make recommendations to the Creative Director, Game Director, and studio leadership

What skills you will use:

Solid understanding of video game development, software development processes, and project management practices

3+ years of proven experience in a production role where you've supported cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of AAA projects

Experience working with designers and cross-discipline pipelines.

Expertise in common Production methodologies and software

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, on both a personal and team level

Self-starter. Approach challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution

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The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$122,800 - $153,500 USD

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