At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title.
We are seeking a Producer to join our Outsourcing team. You will work closely with our Lead Outsource Producer and Outsourcing Art Director. You will facilitate communication between development teams and external partners and resolve roadblocks not only when they come to your attention, but before they become a reality. Come make great games with us and become a part of our Production team!
Responsibilities
Assist Outsourcing Art Director and Lead Outsource Producer with coordination and communication between development team and external partners
Take ownership of several categories of external development and work with internal department leads to complete goals
Take notes during meetings such as department syncs, asset and/or map reviews, and content kickoffs, ensuring that information is broadcast and followed up on
Update and manage sheets for tracking assets, vendors, and upcoming asset needs
Assist in preparing art briefs
Take initiative to identify problems, establish facts, and propose solutions
Balance day to day maintenance with long-term planning; need to recognize that production is not all about fighting fires - especially in Outsource
Create and maintain Confluence and other documentation related to Outsourcing
Create and update JIRA tasks for external vendor work and internal work relating to outsourced assets
Establish additional tracking practices within Jira to expose ongoing external work to internal stakeholders
Requirements
3+ years experience in the games industry
Experience with scheduling tools (eg. Jira) and coordinating a project schedule
Possess a general understanding of schedules, pipelines, and dependencies developing games
Experience in risk analysis and mitigation
Experience with multiple project management methodologies
Excellent project management, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with all individuals; stays calm and focused under pressure
Capable of prioritization; able to manage several important items at once, and escalate challenges when needed, without allowing anything to be lost in the process
Preferences
Excellent people skills including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally as a representative of the studio
Experience working with remote studios, contractors, or in a distributed work environment
Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4 or 5
Familiarity with Source Control such as P4
Experience managing a project budget
Strong passion for playing games
Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities, as assigned by senior management
Quick learner, able to pick up new tools and technologies
Benefits
Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:
100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
401k Matching
Profit Sharing Plan
Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
Career Improvement Plan
Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
Generous Time Off Policy
Company Events - In-Person Summer Family Bash + Halloween Party + Virtual Events
Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks
The estimated base pay range for this role is: $82,000—$115,000 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Computer Games
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