Lead Producer

At Skydance Interactive, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design, technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.

We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows, we want to bring even more risk-takers, innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.

Following the success of our 2020 genre-defining hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners and our Webby nominated, Best Immersive Experience, Behemoth, we are currently working on several highly anticipated games for emerging platforms that we can't wait for you to play!

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The Lead Producer drives the development of a game title, ensuring the game produced is delivered on-time, meets the Skydance quality standard for shipment and brand integrity, while maintaining and helping to maintain the creative vision of the game.

Responsibilities

• Project Management

Own the production schedule from high-level roadmaps to sprint goals and everything in between; ensure teams are aligned, deadlines are met, and budgets stay on trackBalance short-term problem solving with long-term planning, and support the team through unplanned challengesCoordinate project scoping, requirements gathering, and milestone definitionsWork closely with project leadership to define what "done" looks like at each stage of development

Leadership and Collaboration

Foster strong communication and collaboration across disciplinesMentor direct reports and production teamPartner with the Executive Producer to evolve production practices and grow the team's capabilities over timeHelp create a positive and sustainable development cultureCoordinate across internal and external partners (vendors, outsourcers, etc.) as neededManage up to studio leadership, ensuring executive team has clear and timely insights into project progress, risks, solutions, and budget

Experience and Knowledge

Adapt your approach based on team needs; you know there's no one-size-fits-all production methodologyCollaborate with discipline leads to surface risks, identify solutions, prioritize trade-offs, and manage scope effectivelyTrack and troubleshoot dependencies across teamsMake sure playtesting feedback and milestone reviews are integrated into the development process

Execution and Quality

Clearly communicate team progress and evolving priorities, surfacing blockers early and pushing for clarity when plans shiftEnsure milestone content is delivered on time, at the expected level of polish, and meets internal goalsDrive processes that support sustainable, high-quality development

Communication

Champion production best practices that reflect the realities of your team, not just theoryHelp the team understand what's happening, why decisions are being made, and how their work fits into the bigger pictureWork with Directors and the Executive Producer to improve internal workflows, streamline communication, and support long-term planningHelp maintain a shared understanding of vision, goals, and priorities, at all levels of the teamCommunicate with confidence and clarity, knowing when to lead the conversation and when to listen

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in game production, with a history of leading cross-functional teams and shipping high-quality titles.
• 5+ years of managing/mentoring direct reports
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; you keep things moving and make sure people have what they need to succeed
• Ability to think strategically and "big picture" but also dive into the details when the situation calls for it
• Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and other project managements tools
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, and waterfall methodologies, and knowing when to apply
• Experience managing and mentoring other producers
• Proactive mindset with a calm, constructive approach to problem-solving
• Bonus: experience with outsourcing coordination

The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $160,000 - $180,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate's location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.

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