Location: Remote and Hybrid work to Redmond WA
Who We Are
At Jar of Sparks, our goal is to build great games that we want to play and our players love. We believe the best way to accomplish this, is through building great teams that work together on a common vision. Central to our team vision is leaning into experimentation that we can learn and grow from.
While we are headquartered in Redmond, Washington, we support full remote and hybrid models for development. We want the most talented teammates wherever they call home. We believe a diverse team with varied perspectives make us a better studio and will help us make better games.
If you believe you can bring a new spark to the studio and expand our point of view, we look forward to talking more.
Your Role
The Associate Producer at Jar of Sparks Gaming Studio will play a key role in the development and production of interactive game titles using Unreal Engine. They will work closely with the project team to ensure that development is on schedule, within budget, and of high quality. Overall, the Associate Producer at Jar of Sparks Gaming Studio will be a key member of the development team, and will play a critical role in the success of our projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for gaming and a proven track record in game development, specifically using Unreal Engine.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the project team to establish and maintain development schedules, milestones, and budgets
- Coordinate the efforts of all team members to ensure successful completion of the project
- Track and report on project progress, identifying and addressing any issues that arise
- Assist in the management of external partners and vendors, as needed
- Help to develop and maintain project documentation, including design documents and production schedules
- Identify and manage project risks, and implement strategies to mitigate them
- Help to manage the day-to-day operations of the studio
- Collaborate with the QA team to ensure the quality of the game is upheld
Basic Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience in game development, specifically in a producer or associate producer role
- Strong understanding of game development processes and methodologies
- Experience working with Unreal Engine
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. game development, project management)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with project management software such as JIRA or Trello
- Experience with Agile development methodology
- Understanding of game design and development concepts
- Strong knowledge of game engine, programming and scripting languages
- Proficient in Excel and project planning software such as Microsoft Project
- Experience in multiplayer game development and online systems.
- Passion for gaming, specifically in the industry of Unreal Engine.
Jar of Sparks is a new first party studio with NetEase Games. NetEase Games is one of the largest game developers worldwide by size and revenue. Over the years, NetEase Games has been focusing on developing high quality content and providing the best experience for gamers all around the world. So far, the company has more than 100 games in operation. Its recent games include Naraka: Bladepoint, Knives Out, Onmyoji, Identity V, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, etc.
We are an equal opportunity employer that places high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, disability status, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military status, ideology or veteran status.
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