PRODUCER
Our client is looking for a Producer who will be primarily responsible for budgeting, scheduling, staffing, tracking development, ensuring team deliverables are met in a timely manner, and reporting team progress Studio management. The Producer will also be responsible for project relations and team deliverables with all departments outside the Studio, including marketing/PR, QA, OEM, and Licensing.

Position Responsibilities:
•         General Team & Contractor Management               35%
•         Scheduling & Tracking                              25%
•         Marketing & Publishing Relations                   15%
•         Staffing/Personnel                                 15%
•         Budgeting & P&L Management                         10%


DUTIES:
General Team & Contractor Management
•         Be the primary advocate for the project within our client's organization.
•         Provide the link between all areas of the game (Central Art, Design, Programming), so that they are all working as one team in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
•         Ensure assets and project materials are maintained in a workable condition.
•         Manage Associate Producers and set the tone and pace for the work environment on project.
•         Manage contractors.
•         Organize and disseminate information to the team.
•         Track OEM and License opportunities.
Scheduling & Tracking
•         Work with developers in creation of product's schedule, milestones, pathways, and overall plan.
•         Track developer's progress and address any deficiencies as assumptions and progress changes.
•         Provide timely risk assessments for project to Studio management, with proposed solutions.
Marketing & Publishing Relations
•         Guide developer's relationship with Publishing; contribute to the creation of the marketing and publishing plan.
•         Guide relationships with International Territories, QA, OEM, License, etc. for product.
Staffing/Personnel
•         Conduct project interviews and address staffing, compensation and personnel issues.
•         Develop the skills of team personnel and assist them with their career paths.
Budgeting & P&L Management
•         Create and maintain project budget, including evaluating and scrubbing down project budget and costs on a monthly basis, as well as creating timely cost to complete reports.
•         Assist in maintenance of project P&L.

Salary:
$75-95K Base + Bonus + Full Benefits

Location/Relocation:
This is an onsite, fulltime position located in Santa Monica, CA. Relocation assistance WILL BE provided for candidates located within the United States.

So, to express your interest:
•         Please send your resume to nextgen@ascendientertainment.com
•         Please place the text "AI-F-Produ" on the subject line of your email