Keywords Studios

Project Lead - AI (Eastern Standard Time)

San Francisco, California, United States

$72,800 – $83,200Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, GamingIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Pay Rate: $35 - $40 /hr DOE and location
  • Job Focus: Managing a 50-person team responsible for the training of an AI engine and coordinating work/hand-offs to alternate time zones. This role includes performance management, team morale, client engagement, stakeholder management, prioritization of work, KPI management, and process improvement.
  • Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of 50 employees.
  • Perform Performance Management.
  • Manage KPI Management.
  • Implement Process Improvement.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and product managers.
  • Ensure proper documentation and instructions are in place for remote teams.
  • Manage the successful delivery of hand-offs from the US team to remote teams.
  • Manage the scope of work and deliverables for the team.
  • Learn new software programs on the job.
  • Think strategically about end-to-end processes and how to improve them.
  • Execute and Deliver on Process improvements.

Requirements

  • People Management Skills: Strong People Management Skills (3 years of experience).
  • Collaboration Skills: Strong Collaboration Skills.
  • Project Leadership: Comfortable launching new projects (3+ years’ experience leading projects).
  • Communication & Presentation: Comfortable presenting research findings and insights.
  • Critical Thinking: Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (solution-oriented).
  • Multitasking: Ability to multi-task.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Great Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Organization Skills: Exceptional Organization skills.
  • Technical Aptitude: Technical aptitude in one or more of the following: Spreadsheets (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets), Email/calendar (e.g., Outlook, Gmail), project management (e.g., JIRA, Asana).
  • Troubleshooting: Ability to assist in system troubleshooting and resolution.
  • Proactive Approach: Exemplify a "Proactive Approach," attitude which includes a high level of accountability, transparency, and teamwork first & foremost.
  • Internet Connectivity: A stable internet connection with a download speed of 50-100 Mbps and an upload speed of at least 10 Mbps.

Application Instructions

  • No specific application instructions are provided in the job description.

Company Information

  • Company: Keywords
  • Benefits:
    • Paid Time Off (including sick days and holidays)
    • 401k (3% matching)
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Privacy Notice: Information collected will be processed according to the Applicant Privacy Notice: https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice
  • Role Information:
    • ENStudio: Keywords Studios
    • Location: Americas, United States, San Francisco

Skills

People Management
Project Leadership
Communication
Presentation
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Multitasking
Interpersonal Skills
Organization
Spreadsheets
Excel
Google Sheets
Email
Calendar
Outlook
Gmail
Project Management
JIRA
Asana
Troubleshooting
Process Improvement
KPI Management
Stakeholder Management
Client Engagement

Keywords Studios

Comprehensive service provider for video games

About Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios provides a wide range of services for the video games industry, supporting the entire lifecycle of game development. Their offerings include game-ready art, marketing, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization, casting, audio post-production, community management, player support, and content moderation. The company utilizes proprietary technology to enhance its end-to-end platform, allowing clients to effectively bring their game concepts to life. Unlike many competitors, Keywords Studios focuses on delivering customized solutions that cater to the specific needs and budgets of their clients. The goal of Keywords Studios is to assist game developers and publishers in creating engaging digital content that entertains, connects, and educates players.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$487.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition may impact Keywords Studios' market share in the gaming industry.
Integration of acquired companies could pose operational challenges and affect service quality.
Reliance on major clients like Microsoft may lead to revenue volatility.

Differentiation

Keywords Studios offers end-to-end services for the entire game development lifecycle.
The company has a global presence with over 13,000 professionals in 25+ countries.
Proprietary technology enhances Keywords Studios' platform for digital content creation.

Upsides

Acquisition of Certain Affinity expands Keywords Studios' AAA game development capabilities.
Integration with Microsoft's Community Sift boosts AI-enabled content moderation services.
Private equity interest indicates strong market confidence and strategic growth potential.

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