Senior Game Producer, World Development - Overwatch 2 at Activision-Blizzard

Irvine, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Video GamesIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience with a Producer or Project Manager title on a significant shipped or shippable game title
  • Shipped significant game world content or patches as a game producer
  • Demonstrable ability to create, track, and maintain clear roadmaps, team schedules, and drive multiple projects to completion on-time and at-quality while ensuring work balance
  • Communicate effectively and succinctly with and solicit, receive, and integrate feedback from leaders and stakeholders
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to drive to clarity through collaboration, alignment, planning, risk-mitigation, and problem-solving
  • Knowledge of software development, game art production, and project management – including Agile and Waterfall processes

Responsibilities

  • Build, curate, and drive (with alignment from pipeline leads) a content development process for game maps and modes
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate team goals, roadmaps, capacity plans, and schedules
  • Lead cross-disciplinary strike teams building world-related game content & features
  • Schedule, organize, and drive a game content pipeline spanning level design, concepting, modeling, scripting, playtesting, iteration, outsourcing, finaling, engine performance, quality assurance and defect resolution, delivery, shipping, and live patching
  • Partner with pipeline and discipline leadership to clearly define goals and deliverables – and drive communication to ensure alignment is reached and deadlines are met while respecting plans, work balance, and quality standards
  • Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure game maps and modes are configured, functional, performant, and thoroughly tested before release
  • Facilitate and manage healthy communication throughout the team. Champion the team and its members. Foster a culture of collaboration and trust
  • Identify, communicate, and work to mitigate risks and challenges that may prevent the team or its partners from realizing its deliverables and goals at quality and on-time
  • Communicate frequently with the stakeholders on deliverable status and improvement insights
  • Own, define, and refine processes and workflows throughout the Worldbuilding team
  • Own the game lobby screen pipeline, ensuring setup, timely release, and on-time asset delivery through cross-team coordination

Skills

Game Production
Content Pipeline
Roadmap Planning
Scheduling
Level Design
Playtesting
Quality Assurance
Outsourcing
Cross-functional Leadership
Game Development

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1979Year Founded
$975MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Entertainment, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Relocation Assistance

Risks

Employee morale issues due to layoffs could affect productivity and innovation.
Backlash from the Microsoft acquisition may impact game development and community trust.
Loss of key talent to competitors could weaken strategic capabilities.

Differentiation

Activision Blizzard boasts iconic franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.
The company excels in cross-platform play, enhancing player engagement and retention.
Activision Blizzard's esports division capitalizes on growing viewership and sponsorships.

Upsides

Microsoft's acquisition could provide resources for innovation and expansion.
Cloud gaming services offer a broader audience without high-end hardware needs.
Augmented reality gaming experiences present new opportunities for franchise expansion.

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