Producer
Description
To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator and aim at excellence. At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make video games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. Virtuosi are a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for producing high-quality games. People who share the same enthusiasm in exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.
Black Shamrock - a Virtuos Studio is Ireland’s largest PC and console game development studio and provides unique opportunities to work on multiple AAA titles. Our people are as diverse, exciting, creative and dynamic as the projects that we work on. Black Shamrock is a place for talent to flourish and lifelong industry connections to begin.
We are seeking a passionate Producer with strong communication and project management skills, and preferably with a technical background. You'll play a key role in the planning and delivery of technical features for video games, coordinate with our development team and partner studios, and drive some of the most exciting AAA titles in the video game industry. Sense of direction and follow-up skills are a must, as well as the ability to anticipate production issues and find effective solutions. If you enjoy seeing a project from inception to completion and want to work on high quality content on the latest platforms, this is the right opportunity for you.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a project management role on the development of a video game, ideally with PC and Console.
- A solid understanding of production management methodologies including (Waterfall, Agile).
- Good knowledge of tools and technologies involved in production of video games.
- Ability to communicate effectively and frequently with developers, artists and key stakeholders within the company or partners teams.
- Knowledge of software development processes, project management, and risk mitigation.
- Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing both oral and written communication.
- Proactive and positive attitude with the willingness to support the team and project.
- Strong leadership skills, able to drive various functions through the whole development process.
- Experience with internal and external stakeholder management.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills to deliver quality projects within tight deadlines.
- Passion for video games and the industry.
- Fluent English language skills.
Advantageous Skills
- Solid understanding of PC & console games.
- Understanding of game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine.
Responsibilities
- Engage with department leads and the development team to define project requirements, resource needs, and establish task schedules.
- Set project goals and its milestones with a good understanding about the project scope and constraints.
- Coordinate team activities to ensure that project tasks are prioritized and completed according to established roadmaps.
- Assisting Directors and/or leads with planning and tracking (Team needs and project objectives)
- Collaborating with development teams to remove blockers during production.
- Generate reports and documents needed to keep visibility on key aspects of the project.
- Ensure timely delivery of assets and milestones and participate in review meetings.
Benefits
- Combination of project and annual bonuses.
- Company Healthcare Plan – from day one!
- Eligibility to join Occupational Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements – healthy work-life balance.
- PTO Days for Wellness and Sickness.
- Training and Skill Development Opportunities.
- Wellness Initiatives and Workshops.
- Charity Events, Social Events and Participation in Community Engagement Schemes.