Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertise in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.
We are in search of a skilled and seasoned Mid to Senior Producer to fill a crucial role on an undisclosed project. This position involves reporting to the Head of Production and overseeing the project's completion, ensuring it meets the designated timeline, budget, and quality standards of both the studio and the client.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team.
- Oversee the timelines of various departments within the gaming team to ensure that milestones are set, thoroughly planned, and achieved as anticipated.
- Oversee the project’s budget by determining resource needs and expectations, monitoring actual expenditure versus planned spending, and revising forecasts.
- Guarantee adherence to the project's scope.
- Detect and resolve discrepancies among schedule, budget, and design objectives.
- Communicate project progress to the company management team and the client.
- Ensure each team member follows a tracked schedule and feels a strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability for the quality and punctuality of their work.
- Promote effective communication, nurture positive work relationships, and encourage teamwork.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience working in a production role where you've managed cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of projects.
- Expertise in common Production methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) as well as software (Jira, Shotgun, Excel, Project, Confluence, or equivalents).
- Excellent knowledge and solid experience of using Jira in everyday work.
- Deep understanding of game development, software development process, and project management practices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, on both a personal and team level.
- Self-starter. Approaches challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution.
- An active listener. Makes decisions based on data.
- A proactive outward attitude. Consistently professional, respectful, and approachable.
DESIRABLE PLUSES:
- Experience running multiple projects simultaneously, regardless of size.
- BA degree or equivalent in management/organization.
- Shipped AA and/or AAA titles, from start to finish.
- Experience working in the service providing industry is a plus.
Benefits
- Permanently remote position.
- An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
- Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
- Career growth and development.
- Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
- Flexible working hours.
- An inclusive culture and open communication.
At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.
