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Job Title

Production Coordinator (Temporary) - Vicarious Visions

Requisition ID

R002671

Job Description

Your Platform

Founded in 1991, Vicarious Visions has made hundreds of games, in every genre, on every conceivable game platform in the known universe. We are a studio that is built to last. Our philosophy of combining cutting-edge tech with creative innovation is evidenced in all of our products. We’ve worked on some of the most successful game franchises, including Skylanders®, Guitar Hero™, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Crash Bandicoot™, Spider-Man™ and Tony Hawk™. Our studio is located in beautiful upstate New York, only a couple of hours from NYC with access to all the Northeast has to offer.

We thrive on a culture of collaboration, respect and fun. We have built a welcoming and relaxed workplace that invites creativity and encourages individual voices. We not only give our developers a safe and warm place to incubate and grow their ideas, but also the tools and support necessary to turn those ideas into impactful and memorable experiences.

Vicarious Visions is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.vvisions.com and @VvisionsStudio on Twitter.

Your Mission

As a Production Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing a mid-sized product development team or sub-team and supporting development from concept to submission.

  • This position is an initial 1-year assignment with the possibility for extension.

Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities

  • Coordinate multiple interdisciplinary teams.
  • Build and update the documentation to help organize development efforts and communicate progress.
  • Document meetings and identify action items.
  • Empower team members to complete their jobs well and on schedule by helping obtain the information and resources they need.
  • Provide visibility into the development team for upper management.
  • Identify problems on the project and help craft solutions.
  • Assist teams estimate schedules and scope.
  • Partner with Producers to track team dependencies and progress.
  • Coordinate with external parties to support project development (e.g., meals, shipping, testing, hardware, etc.).
  • Help maintain a fun and comfortable work environment.

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements

  • 1+ years of industry experience.
  • Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies, specifically Scrum.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with many internal and external groups.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Familiarity with Task Tracking Software.
  • Passion for video game development.

Extra Points

  • Previous Project Management experience a plus.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Vicarious Visions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.