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Producer
Department: Production
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Eugene, OR
Compensation: $63,000 - $82,000 / year
Description
Pipeworks Studios is seeking a Producer I or II, commensurate with experience, to lead cross-discipline teams on one or more projects and act as the central point of contact between clients, studio leadership, the project team, and all stakeholders. This role ensures development is coordinated so projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, and meet or exceed quality expectations. This role executes a variety of tasks and key management objectives related to the development of assigned software products, from concept, to release and/or live operations.
This is a full-time temporary role with the possibility of extension or conversion to regular full-time employment after six months. Our studio is based in Eugene, Oregon, and the role may be performed remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in the office.
Day To Day
Responsibilities• Act as primary point-of-contact for customer stakeholder(s)
• Identifies and manages against project success goals
• Collaborates with studio leadership and finance to align strategic goals and tactical measures
• Project-related Software and equipment procurement
• External development resource procurement. Owns outsourcing contract planning, negotiation, and management
• Own the estimation, budgeting, and planning, prioritization, and scheduling of tasks related to the development of software projects, from concept to release and live operations
• Track resource allocation, expenditures, project schedules and corresponding budgets against contractual commitments
• Project financial tracking and reporting
• Identify critical path risks and issues and responses, develop and implement mitigation plans as necessary. Drive risk action plan results
• Identify, drive implementation, and improve project development pipeline and workflow
• Provide regular project status and financial reports, communicate progress and risk to studio leadership
• Provide clear project vision, goals, and objectives to project team and stakeholders
• Facilitate communication and coordination for internal and external project resources to eliminate roadblocks and ensure successful SOW completion
• Work with project team and QA to manage bug assignment, priority-setting, and progress towards resolution
• Complete project retrospectives/post mortems
• Provide project demos, interviews as needed
• Effective contributions to department process and best practices
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Must Haves• Exceptional project management practices and software expertise
• Demonstrate financial and business acumen
• Proactive and collaborative communication skills
• Motivated by careful, objective, & detail-oriented work
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Amateur or Professional Experience with Unity, Unreal or other game engine
• Strong interest in the industry and a desire to create high-quality interactive experiences with an eye towards successful product launch
• Strong Experience with task-tracking and project management software
Nice-To-Have Skills• Previous experience with video game development, including shipping of at least one (1) title.
• Experience in a Live Operations environment in a Production role
• PMI PMP Certification
What We Can Offer You
A Flexible Working EnvironmentAlmost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.
Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 18-20 Paid Company Holidays
• Relocation
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Club Discounts
• Sports Team Sponsorship
• Annual Company Events
• Project Wrap Parties

A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionPipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!
Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications above.