Electronic Arts (EA)
Production Lead - Maxis
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Production Lead
Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our drive is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of The Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be.
As a Producer with Maxis, you will be focusing on major features and whole pack production, leading a team of cross-discipline developers, and maintaining standards for functionality and quality to deliver the best player experience.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a cross-discipline team to lead a DLC pack development or associated features and content from concept to release Operate independently with confidence to drive production processes and communication to deliver on critical milestone objectives Drive scoping & prioritization recommendations for the pack team Balance the needs of the player experience with the needs of the business and development team Help to design, evolve, and improve processes in broad areas of game development Own and drive portions of presentations and reviews up and down the organization Learn and work with proprietary development tools Utilize player feedback to inform strategic decisions Maintain workflow documentation and drive cross-discipline collaboration Mentor lower level producers or interns in specific areas as needed Understand and utilize KPIs, ROI, and player feedback with Sr. Team Leadership to inform decisions Review and demo in-development software Log, prioritize, and help resolve emergent issues Coordinate with brand and marketing teams on go-to-market strategy and assets Write, edit, and approve player-facing text Contribute to a stimulating and fun work culture
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Qualifications
You are organized and detail-oriented You demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication You have demonstrated leading feature, DLC or entire game production from concept to release on at least 1 major AAA or Mobile game You are passionate about delivering the best experience for players You approach change with an open mindset You love videogames; knowledge of The Sims is a welcome plus!
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