Compulsion Games

JOB DESCRIPTION:Producer (Contract - 6 months)

DISCIPLINE:Production

REPORTS TO:Lead Producer

The Studio

Compulsion Games is a proud member of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios, nestled in the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada. Since ourinceptionin 2009,we'vebeen dedicated to crafting extraordinary games that delve into the depths of human experience. Our titles, such asContrast,We Happy Few and South of Midnighthave garnered acclaim for their distinctive art, immersive music, rich world-building, and captivating narratives.

Studio Culture

At Compulsion Games, we champion a human-first culture built on trust, autonomy, harmony, and exceptional craftsmanship. Our team thrives on experimentation and artistic expression, embracing diversity and accessibility as core values. We believe in fostering a close-knit, inclusive environment where creativity flourishes, and every voice is heard.

The Role

As aProduceratCompulsion Games, you will play a critical role in managingproject schedules, workflows, and cross-team communicationto ensure a smooth development process. You will work closely withdesigners, artists, engineers, and other stakeholderstocoordinate production efforts, mitigate risks, andmaintainclear communicationacross all departments.

You will help keep the teamon schedule and focused,optimizingworkflows and ensuring thatmilestones and deadlinesare met whilemaintainingthe highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manageproject timelines, development schedules, and task assignments.

• Work withdepartmentleadsto ensure alignment between design, art, programming, and other teams.

• Facilitate communicationacross disciplines, ensuring clarity onobjectivesand priorities.

• Identifyand mitigaterisks and roadblocksthat couldimpactdevelopment

• Track project progress usingJira, Trello,ShotGrid, or similar tools.

• Organizemeetings, sprint planning, and milestone reviewstomaintainproduction efficiency.

• Ensureteam morale and productivityby supporting a healthy work environment.

• Work with the Lead Producer tooptimizeworkflows and improve development processes.

• Assistinbudget management, resource allocation, and hiring plansas needed.

• Stay informed onindustry best practices in production and game development.

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of experiencein game production or project management.

• Strong knowledge ofgame development pipelines and production methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Experience withJira, Trello, Confluence, or similar project management tools.

• Ability towork under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Experience working onAAA or indie game development projectsis a plus.

• Passionforvideo games and production management.