Full-Time

Lead Producer

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$180.6k - $264.8kAnnually

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
3D Modeling
Animation
Visual Effects (VFX)
Art, Graphics & Animation
Requirements
  • Previous experience working in a production role where you've managed art teams in the creation and delivery of high-quality art.
  • Demonstrated production leadership experience and history of mentoring talent to foster growth.
  • Experience in a software development organization, preferably with platform development.
  • Expert communication, organizational skills and highly efficient time management.
  • Deep understanding of dependency-driven pipelines, scheduling and asset tracking, and project management practices and tools.
  • Ability to build strong partnerships at every level. The kind of person that people want to work for and work with.
  • Adept at operating within ambiguous situations and high pressure scenarios.
Responsibilities
  • Work directly with multiple art discipline producers/leads/directors to successfully drive high velocity, high-impact development cycles, balancing out short-term needs and long-term vision. Help troubleshoot and balance resources as plans evolve.
  • Partner with multiple leaders to understand requirements and critical timelines. Collaborate with game teams across Fortnight to understand and balance dependencies, deliveries, and output targets.
  • Lead roadmap planning activities for the art and producer teams, requirements gathering, vendor assessments, workflow, and initiative build-out plans, estimations, and resourcing in order to drive a solid roadmap that achieves strategic product goals. Proactively seek out efficiencies to boost team productivity.
  • Communicate proactively and consistently. Collaborate with producers, product managers, and other disciplines on the development teams needed to complete initiatives, understand and report on progress, risks, and mitigations.

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on platforms like iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, which is widely used in the industry. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with valuable resources.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

35%
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What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' continuous innovation, such as the introduction of new game modes like 'Fortnite Reload,' keeps the gaming experience fresh and engaging for users.
  • Strategic partnerships, like the one with AWS for the Women Creators Program, highlight Epic Games' commitment to diversity and industry leadership.
  • The company's multifaceted revenue streams, including game sales, in-game purchases, and licensing fees from Unreal Engine, provide financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing legal battle with Apple could hinder Epic Games' expansion plans and create financial and operational uncertainties.
  • The highly competitive gaming market requires constant innovation and successful new releases, which can be challenging to sustain.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games leverages its highly popular titles like 'Fortnite' to create a strong brand presence and loyal user base, unlike many competitors who struggle to maintain consistent hits.
  • The Unreal Engine, a powerful and widely-used game development tool, sets Epic Games apart by providing a robust platform for other developers, creating an ecosystem that extends beyond their own games.
  • Epic Online Services offers comprehensive backend support and multiplayer capabilities, making it easier for developers to scale their games, a service not commonly provided by other game developers.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical