Hq Producer

Job Description

Ubisoft's 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players' lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

Ubisoft International Production is the headquarters of our network of production studios and plays an essential role in the conception of our games. Closely working with the top management and our studios worldwide, our role is to support the various project teams on different topics (production processes, design, content, game direction, financial planning, human resources) to enable them to develop high-quality games while maintaining an editorial and strategic coherence. This position allows our team members to benefit from a global overview of all our current projects under development.

At Ubisoft, you will work and grow with passionate teams that are pioneers in their field, all around the world. You will evolve in a caring and inspiring environment in which you will push the limits of the imagination and technology to create story worlds that will fascinate our audiences.

As HQ Producer, you are responsible for the consulting and mentorship of Casual/AA/AAA projects. You are responsible for supporting and challenging teams during the different stages of production from conception phase up until the game is live.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Coaching of the development teams
• With the support of the VP Production, define the stakes and anticipate the risks of the project through indicators and relevant tools;
• Ensure that the Stage Gate Process is respected and organized and that the best production methods are implemented;
• Embody the vision of the Top Management and be recognized as the guarantor of the quality of the project at the headquarters
• Represent the ambition and challenge of the Top Management to the Producer and development teams.

2) Coordination and Communication with Top Management
• Provide project evaluation to top management at all times;
• Provide appropriate solutions and actions, and follow up on their implementation in the field;
• Represent the challenges and issues of the project to the Top Management.

3) Cooperation within the Ubisoft Group
• Initiate and facilitate the information flow between the production teams, the HQ project teams (Edito, Brand Portfolio Management) and the other departments of the Headquarters and Business (support and business functions, etc.);
• Work with the editorial teams on the content and direction of the game;
• Participate in the strategic decisions of the project thanks to your vision of the project and your strong convictions.

Qualifications

As a Producer in the video game industry, you want to work on multiple projects (AA to AAA), in an international environment and have the desire to bring support, vision and expertise to our production teams.

If you can relate to the following statements, you may be the ideal candidate for us:
• You have significant experience in the video game environment, on AAA projects, from conception to live game release;
• You are recognized for your agile project management skills (SAFe, DevOps); multiple methodologies a plus;
• You are empathetic, recognized for your ability to engage teams, solve problems and manage with kindness and efficiency;
• Evolving in an international environment is a driving force for you, your English is 'fluent' (French is a plus).

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g644b9-3-138-102-163-42 in your application.