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Are you aware of the essential role of a Technical Producer in the game industry? While many producers focus on game development and coordination of artist and designers, individuals like me who excel in the technical aspects play a critical role. My expertise lies in navigating the game pipeline, overseeing online systems, conducting load testing, and collaborating with platform partners. I serve as a bridge between technical complexities and the game development team, ensuring a cohesive approach with engineering and operations for seamless execution. Often overlooked, the Technical Producer is indispensable for a successful project launch. Based on my experience, having a Technical Producer involved early on is pivotal for a smooth journey from development to release. Their guidance is invaluable for a successful transition. #GameDevelopment #TechnicalProducer #ProjectManagement #GamingIndustry

🎮 What Does a Game Producer Do? 🎮 In the dynamic world of game development, the role of a game producer is pivotal but often misunderstood. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring a video game to life, let’s dive into the multifaceted world of game production! 1. Project Management Mastery 🗂️ At the heart of a game producer’s role is project management. They oversee the entire lifecycle of a game, from initial concept to final release. This involves creating and managing schedules, ensuring milestones are met, and coordinating between various teams such as designers, artists, programmers, and marketers. 2. Budgeting and Resource Allocation 💰 Game producers are responsible for budgeting and resource allocation. They ensure that the project stays within financial constraints while making strategic decisions about where to allocate resources for maximum impact. This often means negotiating with stakeholders and balancing costs with creative ambitions. 3. Team Coordination and Communication 🗣️ Effective communication is key. Game producers act as the bridge between different departments, ensuring that everyone is on the same page. They facilitate meetings, resolve conflicts, and keep the team motivated and aligned with the project's vision. 4. Risk Management ⚠️ Anticipating and mitigating risks is another crucial aspect of a producer’s role. They identify potential issues early, develop contingency plans, and adjust project plans as needed to address unforeseen challenges. This proactive approach helps in keeping the project on track. 5. Quality Control and Feedback 🔍 Maintaining the quality of the game is a top priority. Producers oversee playtesting, gather feedback, and ensure that the final product meets the highest standards. They work closely with QA teams to identify and resolve bugs, and ensure that the game delivers an exceptional user experience. 6. Strategic Vision and Market Insight 🌐 Game producers also play a role in defining the strategic vision of the game. They stay informed about market trends, player preferences, and competitive analysis to make informed decisions that align with industry standards and audience expectations. 7. Release and Post-Launch Support 🚀 The journey doesn’t end with the launch. Producers oversee the release process, including marketing strategies, distribution, and post-launch support. They gather player feedback, address any issues that arise, and work on updates or patches to enhance the game’s longevity. As we celebrate the incredible work of game producers around the world, let’s acknowledge their vital contribution to the gaming industry. 🎉 #GameProducer #GameDevelopment #ProjectManagement #VideoGames #GamingIndustry #Budgeting #TeamCoordination #RiskManagement #QualityControl #GameDesign #StrategicVision #MarketInsight #PostLaunchSupport #GameProduction #GamingLife #ProducerRole

This, right here, is the biggest impact this current climate will have. It's the biggest fear from anyone I talk to about what's happening. It isn't that the industry is imploding, it isn't that there won't be a bounce back where most places will eventually be hiring again. It's that with so many people being let go, so broadly, in such a small time frame, there will be a forced exodus of talent. People who have spent 10+ years in the industry leaving and taking all that experience with them. We must do better as an industry than push those with experience out of it. It hurts us all in the end.

I want more for producers in the games industry. The craft still needs to be better understood, and we often focus on the wrong things. Producers are force multipliers. That's it; that's the core function. A producer takes game development teams and helps them create more value with less time and money. Many studio leads think the question: "Do I need project management?" Is synonymous with: "Do I need production?" It's not. Everybody needs strong leaders. Everybody needs force multipliers. A great producer pays for themselves several times over. And the job, when done right, is a hell of a lot more fun than doing estimates and spreadsheets all day.

Can we please start to remove this barrier of "must have shipped titles" TO EVEN INTERVIEW!! I get it, you want your candidates to have an end-to-end experience from concept to shipping, but in a new reality, where whole studios are being closed and projects are being canned, often wiping out years and years of hard work with nothing shipped to add to their CV, at very least have the common decency to have a conversation. You may both come to the conclusion the role is not quite right for them, but to judge someone based on numbers of titles shipped is arbitrary at this point. #gamedev #gameart #gameqa #gamejobs

What is a Game Producer? A video game producer manages employees creating video games, plays an executive role during each development phase, and ensures the quality and timeliness of the teams working on the project. When I first dreamt of joining the video game industry, I thought coding was A MUST to get in the door. But after failing C++, I thought my dream was over. Today, I realize that the perception of what it takes to succeed in this industry is vastly different from reality. It’s not just about coding... its about diverse skills which can transfer from one vertical to another. Top Insights: -Producers as Bridge Builders: They connect leadership, design, engineering, and art teams, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration. -Process Champions: Producers implement and manage essential processes, keeping teams on track in the complex world of game development. -Visionaries: Producers build conviction in the project vision, guiding teams with passion and clarity. Why This Matters: Building video games is not an easy job. A strong producers can make all the difference, ensuring that everyone is aligned and motivated to create something amazing. What skills do I need to work on: -Foster Communication: Ensure your producers are effective communicators who can bridge gaps between different teams. -Implement Strong Processes: Establish robust processes to keep your development on track. -Encourage Vision and Passion: Support your producers in becoming evangelists for the project vision. They need to get buy in from other team members, so sell that vision.

Hello Game Producers! Found a Discord channel specifically for Game Producers! 🚀 Whether you're already in the industry, aspiring to be, or just fascinated by the behind-the-scenes magic of game development, this is the place to be. Join to: 🎮 Discuss the latest trends and challenges in game production. 👥 Connect with fellow producers, developers, and industry professionals. 📚 Share insights, resources, and tips on project management and team coordination. 💡 Brainstorm ideas for new projects and collaborations. 🚀 Stay updated on job opportunities and industry events. 💼Even a career hub too, if someone looking for a switch. It's an inclusive space where we can support each other, share knowledge, and foster growth in the exciting world of game production! Here's the invite link: [https://lnkd.in/gCSmn7We]

Senior Product Manager in 11 bit studios S.A. summarized in 3 sentences 🏃♂️ You are a product forerunner responsible for understanding and maximizing games' potential. 💪 You are carrying the game’s meaningful vision and cooperating with a team of experts toward the delivery of the product and its operation through the live service. 🧐 You are a creative problem solver, a jack of all trades that keeps projects in check for their whole duration. It sounds fantastic and it is indeed. It’s a creative and unique position in gamedev. But it’s also challenging… demanding… not an easy task. Some would call this role even a back-seat Game Director, considering that you: ✅ Work on a game vision; ✅ Evaluate milestones of current projects; ✅ Evaluate potential of future projects; ✅ Help with creative decisions based on your experience, data and market analysis. And there’s more to that role… Want to know more? Go here: https://shorturl.at/mR5VU Sounds interesting? Want to do sth different in gamedev? Want to take a deep dive into the wide waters of publishing? Apply! If you have questions, feel free to reach out to me 🙂 #11bitstudios #LifeAt11bit #gamedev #careers #productmanagement #publishing

EDIT: I appreciate everyone's interest, but we've found our new DD. Offer accepted last night. Game Producers: Going fast, but we're hiring a Development Director on my team. This is a mid-to-senior level production role, based in the US working remote (from approved states) focusing on process and general skills. We are actively interviewing, but still open to a last minute unicorn if you'd like to get in to the process before we make our decision. My ideal candidate fills all of the following (READ these, don't just reach out blind): - At LEAST 5 years experience in production (DD, Producer, PGM, TPM) IN the game industry, with a STRONG preference toward LiveOps/MMOs. If you don't have actual experience working on a live service game, that means we have to train you into the role - and I need someone who can not only come in strong, but can help level us up. You've been there, you know the drill, you've learned the hard way what works and more importantly, what does NOT. - Real scrum experience. Our team is undergoing an agile transformation as I write this and that means I need someone to help with that. The CSM or PSM-1 is the minimum price of admission here, but I need actual boots-on-the-ground experience in running agile teams, preferably with experience helping with a waterfall-to-scrum transformation ON a live game. - More than just a "pod leader" or scrum master. If you've got a lot of experience with running stand-ups, sprint plannings, and moving tasking on Jira boards, that's great. I need you to also be able to become an expert in the game, understand issues that relate to player expectations, live market sales, in-game event planning, greenlighting content. The best candidates are more than just production - they're a little bit design, a little bit product, and a little bit magician. - You've got a system for that. I'm going to ask you how you come up with your dates. I'm going to ask you how you validate your reports. I'm going to ask you how you assess risk, how you track your team's health, how you update leadership, how you make sure we're on course. I'm going to want to hear your systems you've created or used more than just how you personally do it all yourself. If we've worked together in some capacity and you'd like to talk to us about this OR you know someone I should talk with, reach out asap. This role is not going to stay up for long as we're already actively interviewing.

Is there any shortcut to becoming a game producer? Let's say you don't have enough experience to apply for the producer position yet but want to. How do you break through this 'glass ceiling'? If you lack the necessary experience, you need to demonstrate that you possess the qualities required of a producer and can handle the task at hand. First, let's define what the producer's task actually is. Basically, it's one: to ensure the success of the product by any means necessary. Fulfilling this task is divided into the following cycle: 1. Determine the direction of the team's work (aka "Vision"). 2. Ensure the team delivers the required results (aka "Get the Sh*t Done"). 3. Analyze the results and repeat from step 1 (aka "Strategy Adjustment"). That's all! Producers don't necessarily have to be the most expert in game design, analytics, balance, management, etc. (although all of these are very useful). However, they must be able to determine the product's development direction, deliver a quality result, and adjust the course on time. They should also know their strengths and weaknesses, and who they need on their team to cover their weaknesses. So how do you demonstrate that you are capable of this? The answer is a side hustle! > Gather a small team of enthusiasts.  > Participate in a game jam.  > Create a small pet project.  > The key here is to take it to release. Let it be a small and not very successful project. But this way, you can show that you can shape a vision and get the job done. If you then make a new project, taking into account past mistakes, you'll also demonstrate that you can analyze the results and adjust the strategy. And now you've successfully completed all the requirements for a producer! Awesome, right? It's quite possible to get enough 'bumps on your forehead' to apply for a producer role within a year or two of dedicated side hustle. The crucial factor is persevering and seeing projects through to completion without giving up halfway.