Full-Time

Game Producer

Posted on 11/29/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Compensation Overview

$98.5k - $158.9k/yr

Mid, Senior

Washington, USA + 1 more

More locations: California, USA

This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including CA & WA).

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Product Management
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Requirements
  • 4+ Years experience working in a production role, managing cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of complex projects
  • Deep understanding of game development, software development process, and project management practices
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated technical aptitude; strong preference for applicants with game development experience
  • Experience in an environment where you had to exhibit amazing problem-solving skills daily, viewing each new problem as an opportunity for success
  • Self-starter, you approach challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution
  • Have the ability to communicate with varying levels of stakeholders, within your team and throughout the company
  • Ability to drive high velocity, high impact development cycles, balancing out short-term needs and long-term vision
  • Ability to adapt and be effective in ambiguous situations within a highly dynamic environment
  • You’re passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do
Responsibilities
  • Facilitate development operations - work on one or more development pods focusing on particular verticals of the game and ensure timely delivery to meet our goals, deadlines, and milestones. Schedule relevant meetings, facilitate reviews, and capture and drive action items and next steps for your team(s)
  • Build and facilitate the schedule - Scope and schedule the desired work for the team. Maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmap. Consider dependencies across multiple development teams to ensure successful deliveries
  • Proactively seek resolutions - strong ability to identify problems, and propose solutions, for your team before they become roadblocks. Own the outcome of your area, and never wait to see if someone else will clear your path
  • Be a flexible multitasker - ability to handle multiple large production needs within your development pod(s). Understand how to identify and break down prioritizations, and keep up strong communication across multiple outlets: email, Slack, meetings, and documentation
  • Be the center of communication - provide transparency on project status and risks to stakeholders in order to ensure they are properly informed of any impacts. Communicate frequently with the rest of the production team and project leads on status, risks, and opportunities
  • Support all of your team’s production needs including, but not limited to, planning; scheduling; task tracking; and bug triage

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 offers tools for backend support and online multiplayer capabilities to help other developers manage their games. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology through the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The company's goal is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with essential tools.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.6B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Loci enhances 3D content management and IP protection.
  • Webshops increase developer profit margins by avoiding platform fees.
  • Collaborations with Tony Hawk and Star Wars boost Fortnite user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Webshops may lead to legal challenges from Apple.
  • Zero-commission policy could strain financial resources without increased sales.
  • Loci integration may face challenges, delaying content management benefits.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a zero-commission policy for the first $1M in sales.
  • The Unreal Engine is a leading tool for high-fidelity game development.
  • Epic Games Store provides developers with webshops to bypass App Store fees.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

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