Producer IIII

Skill; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking a seasoned Production/PM professional to lead multifaceted game development efforts for mobile titles, coordinating with external studios and internal teams in Culver City, CA. You will shape early gameplay experiences and manage release cycles to optimize player onboarding and retention.

The role emphasizes strategic collaboration, risk management, and clear technical communication to drive successful updates and new content across titles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in game production, project management, or game design, with a strong preference for mobile games.
• Hands-on experience working directly with external development studios or in a publishing/partner-management capacity.
• Proven background in evaluating game design features, player onboarding flows, or early-game user experience (UX).
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a successful track record of managing multiple competing priorities across disparate project pipelines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively translating creative design goals into clear, actionable technical and operational steps.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day production alignment and foster strong relationships with a diverse portfolio of external game development studios.
• Actively manage production schedules, identify and mitigate development risks, and guide developers through key milestones.
• Evaluate developer proposals and provide actionable game design feedback, focusing on onboarding, initial gameplay, and long-term retention.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, QA, Tech Support) to ensure studios have resources for updates and new content.
• Leverage player insights and performance metrics to inform design recommendations while upholding privacy-first data practices.

Skills

Game production

Project management

Mobile games

External studios

UX evaluation

Communication

Tools

Jira

Hansoft

Airtable

Excel

Keynote

Job description

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$80.72-89.69 Hourly

W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match

Start Date:

Novemebr 2026

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of the entertainment industry, contributing to beloved subscription gaming services that delight millions worldwide. This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of gaming experiences, working with some of the most creative and hardworking individuals in the field. As an Aquent talent, you will represent us as a key partner to a global leader, making a significant impact on their innovative product offerings and fostering successful relationships with external game development studios.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and passionate individual to step into a pivotal role, acting as a central figure in bringing groundbreaking games to life. You will sit at the exciting intersection of game design, production, and product strategy, where your expertise will directly influence the success and player enjoyment of multiple titles. This is your chance to elevate player experiences from the very first minute, guide creative visions, and manage complex release cycles, making a tangible difference in the gaming landscape.

What You'll Do

• Drive day-to-day production alignment and foster strong relationships with a diverse portfolio of external game development studios.
• Actively manage production schedules, proactively identify and mitigate development risks, and skillfully guide developers through critical technical and creative submission milestones.
• Critically evaluate developer proposals and provide insightful, actionable game design feedback, with a keen focus on refining the initial 30 minutes of gameplay, optimizing player onboarding journeys, and enhancing long-term retention strategies.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional internal teams, including Marketing, QA, and Tech Support, ensuring studio partners are fully equipped with the necessary resources to launch successful updates and new content.
• Leverage player insights and performance metrics to inform and support your design recommendations, always upholding privacy-first standards in data utilization.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in game production, project management, or game design, with a strong preference for mobile games.
• Hands-on experience working directly with external development studios or in a publishing/partner-management capacity.
• Proven background in evaluating game design features, player onboarding flows, or early-game user experience (UX).
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a successful track record of managing multiple competing priorities across disparate project pipelines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively translating creative design goals into clear, actionable technical and operational steps.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in mobile free-to-play (F2P) or live-service game development/publishing.
• Background as a Game Designer, Product Manager, or Producer who has owned onboarding/FTUE (First-Time User Experience) initiatives.
• Familiarity with industry-standard project management tools (e.g., Jira, Hansoft, Airtable, Excel, Keynote).
• A passionate mobile gamer with a deep understanding of current trends and best practices across various mobile platforms.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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