Red Fly Studio is seeking a veteran Executive Producer to work full time on next-gen AAA console action/adventure titles.
Located in downtown Austin, Texas, Red Fly Studio was founded in 2005 by veterans of the gaming industry with at least ten years of experience that includes titles such as Star Wars Galaxies, BloodRayne, Nocturne, FIFA Football 2005, Anachronox, SSX3, and Gears of War.In addition to being a solidly funded studio made up of mostly industry veterans, Red Fly offers competitive salaries and benefits as well as an incentive program for every employee who seeks to advance their career within a studio that supports their growth as a game developer. We value quality of life in and out of the workplace, and this is reflected in how seriously we take our production methodology as well as how we treat our people, who run the spectrum from being family-oriented to being… other things.Austin is the coolest city in Texas for its uniquely non-Texas vibe. Whether you’re into live music, art, or outdoor activities, there is something for everyone in Austin.
Requirements:
An Executive Producer is expected to have the following qualifications:
- Minimum seven years experience in the games industry
- Must have shipped at least 2 AAA titles in a producer, development director, or project lead role
- Experience managing a large scale software development project (40+ development staff over 2+ years)
- Experience shipping console game titles including dealing with manufacturer approval processes
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development of great products, both critically and commercially
- Understanding of key technical issues involved with console game development
- Experience with scheduling tools
- Experience managing a project budget
- Excellent people skills including the ability to motivate people and inspire their creative talents
- Experience managing conflict
- Experience in risk analysis and mitigation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
Responsibilities:
- Conceive and organize a project structure that effectively balances the creative and the practical
Collaborate with and manage the time, focus, and priorities during all aspects of the development cycle - Work with leads and stakeholders to build a quality-focused, cost-aware project plan (budget, milestones, headcount, schedule)
- Maintain and update project schedules to reflect current project realities
- Clearly communicate tasks and responsibilities to staff and external contractors
Work with leads and HR staff to grow the studio in order take on new challenges and expand our development expertise and capacity - Identify risks and put in place risk management strategies
- Facilitate communication and cooperation in the project team
- Coordinate with team leads and goal-based “strike teams” to prioritize, and delegate project tasks
- Devise and establish development and company processes that nurture, challenge, and grow the team to reach their highest potential
To contact us about this position, send an email including your resume and any applicable demo reels or web links to:
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