Producer, US Titles

This is a project management role within our Product Development department with responsibility for US Products within SEGA. We are looking for a candidate with current or very recent games industry experience in a hands-on producer-type role with knowledge of multiplatform development including digital platforms including. iPhone/iPad, XBLA and PSN. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential for this role.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Manage the internationalisation (localisation, QA, submission, etc.) process for US products (boxed and digital) in order for them to be released on time and on budget

o Project manage each product ensuring a consistent approach for all SEGA Europe products

o Report on progress of development internally and escalate issues as required

o Work with legal and licensing on licensing requirements of products to ensure licenses are agreed and abided by through the product life cycle

o Act as the titles champion internally with sales and marketing departments, by promoting the strengths of products from pre- production through product lifecycle

o Work closely with Marketing to position and create strategic direction for products from pre-production stage

o Work closely with Marketing through the product life cycle to ensure that all marketing requirements are planned and deliver in line with the product marketing strategy.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

o Current or very recent experience in a hands-on producer-type role
o Recent experience of multiplatform development including digital platforms (e.g. iPhone/iPad, XBLA and PSN)
o Solid knowledge of localisation and its issues
o Must have a complete understanding and working knowledge of games production
o Solid knowledge of processes from concept through to Gold Master incl. QA
o Prepared to travel abroad occasionally – US
o Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task are a must
o Good communication and problem solving skills
o Aptitude for making clear decisions, communicating them effectively and taking responsibility for them
o Honest, dedicated, diligent, passionate, tenacious, driven
o Excellent attention to detail
o Keen gamer with a passion for making games.