Why Naughty Dog?
For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. We’ve been busy at the Kennel, most recently releasing The Last of Us Part I, a complete and faithful remake of the original game, rebuilt from the ground up and fully optimized for the PlayStation 5 and PC. As a part of the Naughty Dog legacy, you’ll be continuing the development of extraordinary and enduring experiences for a broad, global range of audiences.
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 expert Producer to elevate our team’s capabilities and support our major new multiplayer title in the Last of Us universe. 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. You’ll build relationships with our partners at Sony, gather data from the best in the industry, and be instrumental in building the best plan we can – together.
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. 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!
Who we’re looking for:
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 accurately 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
Proven experience in a production role where you've supported cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of sophisticated projects
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
Bonus Skills:
Experience supporting large development teams on AAA games or Games-as-a-Service
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic, national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role may be eligible for bonus and SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. Please note depending on employment type these benefits may vary.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$99,300—$148,900 USD
