Full-Time
Senior Technical Producer
Mob Entertainment
51-200 employees
Animation and games studio producing originals
Compensation Overview
$89k - $153k/yr
Remote in USA
Remote
Remote within the United States.
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- Proven experience as a Senior/Lead Producer or Senior/Lead Tech Producer with a track record of successful game launches.
- Demonstrated experience producing engineering and/or tools teams in a game development context.
- Proven experience supporting core technology or engine teams including work on foundational systems, tech debt initiatives, or platform-level deliverables.
- Proven ability to work across disciplines, managing deliverables and dependencies between engineering, art, design, and production simultaneously.
- Comfortable managing technical workstreams: software pipelines, tools development, platform requirements, and backend dependencies.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and how it applies within an iterative game development environment.
- Excellent project management skills, including hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Google Suite.
- Shipped at least one title on console and PC, with direct experience navigating platform requirements, certification pipelines, and first-party submission processes.
- Strong experience working within Agile methodologies.
- Effective communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to bridge technical and creative teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of player preferences and industry trends.
- Lead and manage the development process, from concept to release, ensuring that games are delivered on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with development teams, primarily focused on engineering and QA, to define project goals and milestones.
- Create an organizational structure, processes, and project plans that allow the team to produce high quality work efficiently.
- Create and maintain project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and track expenditures.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, if applicable.
- Maintain a high level of quality throughout the development process, overseeing testing and ensuring that games meet our quality standards.
- Identify potential risks and issues early in the development cycle and implement strategies to mitigate them.
- Make data-driven decisions to optimize development processes and project outcomes.
- Act as the central point of communication for the development team, providing regular updates to stakeholders and addressing any concerns or roadblocks.
- Passionately articulate goals and team principles to help form a stimulating and fun work environment and culture.
- Work closely with the Game Director to translate creative concepts into actionable development plans.
- Ensure that the final product aligns with the vision and goals of the project.
- Oversee the launch of games, coordinating marketing efforts and community engagement.
- Hands-on experience with tools development or engine-side work (not required to write code, but comfortable in the room when it’s being discussed).
- Familiarity with APIs, backend systems, or live service infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine development workflows.
- Familiarity with first-party platform relations and certification processes (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo).
- Experience managing co-development partners or external vendors in a technical capacity.
- Exposure to platform certification processes (console and PC storefronts).
- Background in QA or a QA-adjacent role in career
Mob Entertainment is a creative studio that makes original animation and video games for a global audience. Its products are stories told through animated content and interactive games, delivered via various channels, with revenue coming from direct sales, licensing, and partnerships. The company develops and distributes its own content, exploring new media to reach more fans and turn its brand into a familiar part of daily life. What sets Mob Entertainment apart is its focus on international storytelling that spans media formats, its use of licensing and partnerships to extend reach, and a commitment to engaging audiences with reflective, across-the-board storytelling rather than relying on a single format. The goal is to continually grow its audience and influence by expanding into new media, collaborations, and formats while keeping content accessible and enthusiastically received around the world.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
St. Louis, Missouri
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PlaytimeCo.Store launched March 16, 2026, creating direct-to-fan recurring merchandise revenue.
- Mob shipped Poppy Playtime characters into Minecraft on October 14, 2025.
- Chapter 5 drove franchise-best sales and Twitch viewership at launch.
What critics are saying
- Mob's January 2025 Google lawsuit keeps counterfeit Poppy Playtime apps in the spotlight.
- Mobile knockoffs and trademark leaks dilute Poppy Playtime, especially during 2026 console rollouts.
- One franchise failure kills Mob Entertainment; Poppy Playtime still funds the studio.
What makes Mob Entertainment unique
- Poppy Playtime combines episodic horror, mascot characters, and puzzle design across games and merchandise.
- Chapter 5 launched February 18, 2026, and topped Steam Global Top Sellers.
- Mob Entertainment secured Legendary Entertainment for a Poppy Playtime film adaptation.
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Spiralcute welcomes Liesa Dornan as VP Business Development - UK, Europe & Middle East. by Billy Langsworthy Published 23.07.26 "I am excited to get started working on the wonderful Spiralcute brands," said Liesa Dornan. Spiralcute has appointed Liesa Dornan to the role of VP Business Development - UK, Europe & Middle East. Reporting to Kate Schlomann, EVP Business Development & Operations, Liesa will lead the licensing and consumer products business across the EMEA region, working closely with Spiralcute's network of agents and consultants across the territory. She will be responsible for driving regional revenue growth, expanding market presence, securing strategic licensing partnerships, and maximising franchise value across Spiralcute's portfolio of entertainment and consumer brands. Liesa joins Spiralcute from Mob Entertainment, where she was Head of International Licensing. Prior to that she spent almost six years at Retail Monster Ltd as VP International Licensing and Brand Management, following four years as Director of European Retail at Universal and two-and-a-half years at The Walt Disney Company, where she was EMEA Franchise Manager. "We are delighted to welcome Liesa to the Spiralcute family," said Kate Schlomann, EVP Business Development & Operations at Spiralcute International. "A dynamic and passionate addition to our team, her wealth of business experience, innovation and in-depth knowledge of these regions will be invaluable as we continue to expand worldwide." Liesa Dornan added: "I am excited to get started working on the wonderful Spiralcute brands. They have such warmth, charm and creativity and I'm really looking forward to working with our existing and new partners across the UK and EMEA to help build them into long-lasting global franchises."
Poppy Playtime 5 gets a release date and a new name: Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 - Broken Things. Jun 08,2026 Author: Ellie Hroop finally have a release date for Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 - February 18, 2026. The game also has a subtitle, giving the full official title: Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 - Broken Things. Based on the latest trailer, the name couldn't be more fitting. Yikes. With just a month left, developer Mod Entertainment has unveiled a new cinematic teaser that draws Hroop even closer to the terrifying - and terrifyingly massive - Experiment 1006, known to fans as The Prototype. Although Poppy Playtime is available on many platforms, this new episode is launching exclusively on PC for now, with the team confirming that "a full console release will follow in the months ahead." "Deep within the vacant halls of the Playtime Co. lab, The Prototype stalks its unfinished work... the tattered, lifeless remains of toys that once were," the developer teases. "Broken things." The episodic game launched all the way back in 2021, and the most recent chapter, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4, arrived at the end of January 2025 - meaning Hroop has waited a long time to discover what happened after Chapter 4's events. With the studio promising "stomach-churning terror" in this "chilling new layer," it's sure to be worth the wait. Chapter 5 will put you face-to-face with the "deadly puppetmaster behind the horrifying events of Playtime Co.'s dark past," challenge you with puzzles and obstacles, and task you with "traversing this new realm of shadows in a fight for survival (and the truth)." And of course, the beloved Huggy Wuggy is back. In news that won't shock any horror mascot fan, developer Mob Entertainment has teamed up with Legendary Entertainment to develop a film based on its toy-factory horror hit. This is just the latest in a long line of horror games getting adapted, following titles like Five Nights at Freddy's, Until Dawn, Dredge, Martha Is Dead, and the genre-defining Phasmophobia.
Poppy Playtime online merchandise store opens. Scary good deals 16 March 2026 Mob Entertainment, the powerhouse behind the viral indie horror phenomenon Poppy Playtime, has officially launched a new online store dedicated to Poppy Playtime merchandise. The new storefront, PlaytimeCo.Store, gives fans around the world a centralized destination to purchase officially licensed collectibles, apparel, and exclusive items inspired by the hit horror game franchise. Launching with the new storefront is a line of exclusive Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, including plushies and a wide range of apparel. "The launch of Chapter 5 felt like a perfect moment to refresh our merchandise offering and give our fans even more ways to connect with Poppy Playtime," said Benjamin Weaver, Senior Manager, Commerce, Mob Entertainment. "Our fans have been incredibly passionate about the series and vocal about the kinds of collectibles they'd like to see, and this new store allows us to offer high-quality options that celebrate that enthusiasm." Designed with the global community in mind, the store enables fans anywhere in the world to easily browse and purchase official merchandise, ensuring that fans everywhere can access authentic products directly from the creators behind Poppy Playtime. The storefront will also serve as a hub for future merchandise drops, exclusive releases, and limited collectibles, giving fans the chance to secure special items tied to new experiences, characters, and major franchise milestones. Fans can explore the new official Poppy Playtime online store and discover the latest merchandise available now: https://playtimeco.store Since its debut, Poppy Playtime has grown into a global phenomenon, attracting millions of players and viewers with its unique blend of horror, episodic storytelling, and iconic mascot characters. Launched on February 18, 2026, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 has quickly become the highest-performing launch in the franchise's history, soaring to the #1 spot on Steam's Global Top Sellers chart and holding the position for more than 24 hours following release. Day-one sales shattered previous chapter records by thousands, while also claiming the #1 most-watched game spot on Twitch. The launch of the new online store reflects Mob Entertainment's continued commitment to expanding the franchise and creating new ways for fans to engage with the world of Playtime Co.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 - SALVATION trailer. Mob Entertainment has released a new trailer for the upcoming Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 titled SALVATION. Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 is now available to wishlist on Steam and Epic Games Store, and will launch on February 18, 2026. FREEDOM! FREEDOM! FREEDOM! They may wish for it. And I may allow them to believe they have it. Nettosgameroom must. Obey. These "doctors" So helpful they were, in the end. There when I needed them. It's time now, to make this permanent. This freedom. This...Salvation. About: In Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, players must prepare to face off against the deadly puppetmaster behind the horrifying events of Playtime Co. Solve devious puzzles and overcome dangerous obstacles as the true rotten heart at the center of Playtime Co. draws nearer. Traverse this new realm of shadows in a fight for survival (and the truth) with Playtime's security system, Huggy Wuggy, in hot pursuit and separated from your only allies. Will you finally end this nightmare, or fall victim to the puppet master's twisted madness? Features: * Stomach-churning terrors await you in this new section of the factory as you uncover the dark works hidden within The Prototype's stomping grounds. * In this chilling new layer of the Playtime facility, you will encounter the tortured denizens living in the darkness. They may aid you in your quest to defeat The Prototype, but can they be trusted? * Solve devious puzzles and overcome dangerous environmental obstacles with the power of new GrabPack tools and functionality. * As you reach the true rotten heart at the center of Playtime, discover some of the company's gravest sins. Gallery:
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 - the MY NAME IS CATNAP trailer. Mob Entertainment has released a new trailer for the upcoming Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 titled MY NAME IS CATNAP. Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 is now available to wishlist on Steam and Epic Games Store, and will launch on February 18, 2026. Incident report: November 22nd, 1990 incident report [restricted_conditioning_1990] EXPERIMENT #1188 "CATNAP" From the beginning, it was clear 1188 would need extensive treatment. What is your name? What is your experiment number? Can you tell me who you are? Total treatment time: 49 days. Treatment outcome: successful. - M | Y | N | AM | Ë | Í | S | T | HE | Ȍ | D | OR | E -. In Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, players must prepare to face off against the deadly puppetmaster behind the horrifying events of Playtime Co. Solve devious puzzles and overcome dangerous obstacles as the true rotten heart at the center of Playtime Co. draws nearer. Traverse this new realm of shadows in a fight for survival (and the truth) with Playtime's security system, Huggy Wuggy, in hot pursuit and separated from your only allies. Will you finally end this nightmare, or fall victim to the puppet master's twisted madness? Features: * Stomach-churning terrors await you in this new section of the factory as you uncover the dark works hidden within The Prototype's stomping grounds. * In this chilling new layer of the Playtime facility, you will encounter the tortured denizens living in the darkness. They may aid you in your quest to defeat The Prototype, but can they be trusted? * Solve devious puzzles and overcome dangerous environmental obstacles with the power of new GrabPack tools and functionality. * As you reach the true rotten heart at the center of Playtime, discover some of the company's gravest sins. Ben is the founder of Netto's Game Room and is an avid video game player who enjoys sharing his passion with the world.