At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Agoura Hills, Novato, Orange County, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, San Jose, Vancouver and Seoul are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.
What We Need:
We are seeking a temporary Producer to join our development efforts on the NBA 2K franchise. We're looking for someone who's passionate about making great quality games, is willing to work hard and help the team stay organized and on track. Within this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting a team to reach the project's ambitions in terms of quality and schedule.
What You Will Do:
Assist team lead in managing feature set, priorities, assignments and schedules
Share information between departments regarding deadlines, assignments and priorities on a daily and weekly process
Keep the internal tracking systems up-to-date with meeting/discussion notes, tasks, assignments, priorities, due dates and statuses
Track, respond and delegate department bugs from QA on the internal tracking system
Anticipate and communicate issues from your team to the team lead
Compile, send, and receive outsourcing packages, and communicate with vendors
Support the team with logistics coordination for all art/game assets
Track approvals and reviews and ensure that subsequent teams receive feedback through Shotgun
Responsible for receiving and tracking requests from multiple teams
Troubleshoot, proactively identify, and quickly execute on production issues and/or inefficiencies
Coordinate the onboarding of art department employees to ensure their workstations are ready
Distribute documentation to vendors and coordinate any troubleshooting required to get them onboarded
Who Will Be A Great Fit:
3+ years of experience in video game or VFX production
Comfortable managing technical projects and the terminology, preferably in a 3d pipeline
Ability to establish priorities and multi-task efficiently
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Possess very strong organization and communication skills
Have high attention to details
Comfortable working autonomously
Be able to handle a variety of tasks efficiently that's needed for your department
Ability to work with diverse personalities
Overtime required during game delivery
Good knowledge and strong enthusiasm for sports and gaming is a plus
Familiarity with Shotgrid, Perforce, Confluence, Test Track Pro, Excel, Google Drive and Jira is a plus
Love for video games (not just ours!)
To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com