$28.00 – $40.00 (est. hourly pay rate)
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking an Associate Producer who will partner with the lead producer on Quarterly Milestone Planning, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement and Bug Triage rituals.
Duties:
- Lead Sprint Kick-off, daily standups, Sprint Close, Demo and Retrospective Rituals
- Work with development teams to usher deliverables through various stages of development, ensuring commitments are met on time and to the highest possible quality
- Partner with the team to define user stories and describe clear acceptance criteria for features and tasks
- Enter, track, and communicate project capacity and velocity. Tracking and mitigating dependencies and risks
- Facilitate collaborative and effective communication between team members
- Ensure awareness of schedules and progress through all phases of development
Desired Skills/Experience:
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience in Agile-based, Kanban and/or Waterfall software development or game production methodologies, with a proven ability to collaborate with engineers to achieve production plans
- 2+ years of experience as a producer with a track record of exceptional performance
- 1+ year of experience working with Quality Assurance engineers and teams defining testing plans for new features and bugs
- Experience working within an org that shipped at least one game title in a production role supporting a AAA / Console based game or similar consumer based software experience
- Knowledge of the game development lifecycle, from concept to production to continuous development and live management
- Experience creating processes and driving results with internal and remote teams
- Capable of balancing a project’s production requirements within budget and staff limitations while ensuring high production values are never compromised
- Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be a master at conflict resolution
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K offered
KellyMitchell Group
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Job Responsibilities:
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Requirements:
- Proven experience as an A&R Manager or in a similar role within the music industry.
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- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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Compensation:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Additional benefits and opportunities for growth within the company.