Full-Time
Sr Producer
Open Loot Platform
Posted on 7/19/2023
Big Time Studios
51-200 employees
Free-to-play multiplayer action RPG game
Senior
Remote
- 3+ years as a game producer, project management or equivalent experience
- Adept at managing agile game development teams using Scrum and/or Kanban
- Battle-tested knowledge of software development and project management processes
- Experience facilitating and mediating dependencies across disciplines and departments
- Calm and deliberate within a highly dynamic, energized, and fast-paced environment
- Ability to build, track, and maintain feature and content schedules
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Persistent self-motivation, initiative, and drive
- Proficient with Jira and Confluence
- Scrum Master and/or Product Owner certification
- Knowledge of engineering, art, tech art, and design production practices
- Experience handling a content pipeline-you understand and are able to facilitate workflows, have a grasp of production costs and timelines, and you are able to communicate all of that to management and the team
- Facilitate communication, organization, and process improvements across disciplines
- Work with cross-discipline teams to craft and steward production schedules
- Own the day-to-day planning, tasking, and tracking of multiple features
- Drive the creation, estimation, and tracking of epics, tasks, sub-tasks, and bugs
- Triage, assign, and ensure resolution of the inflow of bugs to your team
- Communicate status, risks, and opportunities with production and team leadership
- Collaborate with team leadership to maintain alignment and drive project goals forward
Big Time offers a free-to-play multiplayer action RPG that combines fast-paced combat with adventure elements, appealing to both seasoned and new gamers. The game allows players to engage in thrilling battles while exploring a rich virtual world. Players can enhance their experience through in-game purchases of collectible cosmetics and other virtual items, which can also be traded in an open marketplace, creating a virtual economy. What sets Big Time apart from its competitors is its focus on building a shared community where gamers and investors can interact, facilitated by guilds like Vast Impact Gaming. This collaborative environment encourages engagement and connection among players and investors alike. The company's goal is to provide an engaging gaming experience while fostering a vibrant community and generating revenue through in-game purchases.
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$21.3M
Headquarters
Cape Town, South Africa
Founded
2020
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 8%2 year growth
↑ 18%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Winning multiple awards, including Game of the Year, Best Multiplayer Game, and Best RPG, highlights Big Time's industry recognition and potential for growth.
- The launch of the BIGTIME token and its integration into the game's economy could attract a broader audience and increase player engagement.
- Strategic partnerships and investments, such as those with Animoca Brands and Earn Alliance, enhance Big Time's market presence and development capabilities.
What critics are saying
- The highly competitive nature of the gaming industry means Big Time must continuously innovate to maintain its player base and market position.
- Reliance on in-game purchases for revenue could be risky if players do not find the virtual items appealing or necessary.
What makes Big Time Studios unique
- Big Time's unique blend of fast-paced combat and adventure elements in a free-to-play multiplayer action RPG sets it apart from traditional RPGs.
- The integration of a virtual economy and open marketplace for in-game items adds a layer of economic interaction that is rare in the gaming industry.
- Their emphasis on creating a shared community for gamers and investors through guilds like Vast Impact Gaming fosters a collaborative environment, unlike many competitors.
Benefits
Fully remote work
Yearly company offsite
Flexible PTO
Experience creating a new IP with franchise potential