Senior Creative Producer, Film / TV, Animation

Job Description

In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to worldwide acclaim. The game has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and an essential driver of the explosive growth of esports. With the advent of Riot's next generation of titles, Legends of Runeterra, Teamfight Tactics and VALORANT, Riot is building a broader and more complex entertainment footprint. But, no matter how robust Riot's product offerings become, players will always be the foundation of our community and it's for them we continue to evolve and improve the player experience. The Television/Film team works to build a broader engagement with Riot's universes through the creation of premium animated and live action scripted series and feature films. Riot Games is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and has 23 offices worldwide.

Riot Film/TV is looking for a Senior Creative Producer, Film/TV, Animation who seeks to push the limits of the animation medium and up the bar of animated storytelling.

The Senior Creative Producer is responsible for shepherding the creative for animated theatrical feature films and premium series content that results in Riot Games' upcoming slate, through the development and production phases. As such, the Senior Creative Producer partners with directors, filmmakers and showrunners to articulate and develop their film & series ideas into multi-million dollar features and series productions. Duties include being subject matter experts on storytelling and story structure; building and editing story and pitch presentations that lead to major creative milestones; conducting and managing inspirational research for feature films' and series' worlds & characters; in partnership with the Story team, being responsible for on-going, in-depth searches for writers and directors to match the sensibility of the projects, filmmakers, and the filmmaker-driven, collaborative culture of Riot Games; shepherd the creative for the entirety of the production process, effectively collaborating with the production team to deliver world-class titles. The SCP reports to the Global Head of Animation Development, Film/TV in a highly team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:
• Partners with filmmakers to drive and execute the creative vision of Film/TV titles from inception to delivery
• Supports and participates in developing the creative strategy on feature films, long-form series and short projects, and provides subject matter expertise to filmmakers to assist and influence the shaping of stories from concept through delivery, with an emphasis on character & structure, that results in multi-million-dollar film and series releases.
• Day-to-day management of the creative development and production of assigned projects as well as support of the overall Film/TV animation slate which includes:
• Maintaining solid relationships within studio and with external filmmaking community
• Promoting a culture of creative collaboration and facilitating peer feedback throughout the filmmaking process
• Championing diversity and inclusion in all areas of the development process & department
• Supporting the strategic priorities of the studio leadership team, particularly in the pursuit of excellence, mentorship, diversity & inclusion, and studio engagement
• Supporting the Global Head of Animation in the growth and mentorship of the creative producers
• Partners with Global Head of Animation & Associate Producer to identify and adapt project milestones, and monitor creative progress for Riot development and production slate of feature films, long-form series and shorts
• Facilitates & provides creative feedback in pitches, story & notes sessions, screenings, edit and music/sound/mix sessions throughout development and during production
• In partnership with the Story team, responsible for writer, director and showrunner talent sourcing & matching.
• Collaborate with the Story team on the development of the slate, including crafting filmmaker briefs, leading creative working sessions, analyzing story structure, managing script analysts as needed.
• Responsible for the search and hiring of story & research consultants for multiple feature films, long-form series and shorts that are in development and/or active production.
• Responsible for research initiatives, and integration of ongoing research that influences story development.
• Collaborate on story development of various ancillary projects, such as short-form content, and various content exploration programs within the studio.
• Become a trusted thought-partner to filmmakers and support the projects creatively throughout their lifespan, by reviewing visual development materials, storyboards, reels at various stages of development and production.
• In coordination with the GHDP, provide input on talent deals and contracts in support of the Riot Legal and BA.
• Collaborate with other Riot and game and product teams across the organization to create integrated entertainment experiences.
• As part of the Film/TV team brain trust, provide development support & feedback on other Film & TV projects, regardless of the medium.

Required Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience in a relevant, comparable environment is required
• 3+ years of experience in managing a project or a team
• Excellent understanding of screenplay structure, character and script analysis
• Deep knowledge of film/tv/theater and the entertainment industry, and strong interest in animation
• Deep industry contacts with writers & creative talent as well as agents, managers and scouts
• Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with all levels of creative talent, executives and management, and with diverse personalities and work styles, is crucial
• Demonstrable flexibility, professionalism, and finesse when handling the multiple and diverse demands of a fast-paced and dynamic creative environment
• Proven experience in talent sourcing & matching
• Strong time management, organizational & leadership skills

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!
Our Perks:

Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.
• (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $173,100.00 - $241,100.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

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