NETDEVIL
Position Title: Producer
Location: NetDevil-Louisville / Denver, CO
Taleo Req Number: 369
Webpage: http://www.netdevil.com/employment/
Description
NetDevil is at the forefront of game innovation and has grown to over 100 people in its 12 year history.
From the space combat MMOG, Jumpgate Evolution, to the highly anticipated LEGO Universe MMOG; our company’s passion for launching to new heights of creativity can be experienced in everything we do.
Denver, Colorado provides an incredible variety of year round recreation and entertainment within easy reach of our studio. Skiing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and many other activities are all available at a cost of living that is a fraction of either coast. It’s no wonder Louisville, Colorado was voted the #1 place to live in 2009 by MONEY Magazine.
If you want to join a fun environment where we play as hard as we work and think you have what it takes to be a part of one of the most innovative MMO development studios in the world; come be a part of NetDevil.
The Producer will be responsible to guide several feature based development teams to create game-agnostic MMO gaming technology. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in scheduling and coordinating tasks across multiple departments and disciplines. Preferred candidates will have experience in a massive-multiplayer (MMO) or social networking development environment as a producer or other managerial role. This position is for LEGO Universe.
Essential Functions:
- Assists Lead Producer to achieve all project goals from design through implementation with focus on assigned teams
- Mentor and guide agile feature teams to successful achievement of goals
- Assists with game documentation
- Communicates with all internal depts to ensure project goals are being accomplished
- Communicates with external business partners and occasionally press
- Assists in any other assignments as directed by manager
- Provide motivation and direction to ensure that project goals, objectives, milestones, and deliverables are achieved
- Position reports to Lead Producer
Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team leader coordinating complex tasks with multiple departments
- Good project management skills
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Functional Knowledge:
- Windows XP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Experience with bug/issue tracking applications
- Experience with version control applications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2+ years experience as a Producer or equivalent manager level in the video game or entertainment industries
- BA/BS (or equivalent) in an applicable focus a major plus
- Hands-on knowledge of game development and at least one shipped title in a lead role
- In-depth knowledge of MMOGs
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (XP and Scrum) is a plus
- Willing to relocate to Denver, CO area for full-time employment
- Passion for games
Salary based on experience; 401k, health insurance, and other benefits provided
