(Senior) Game Producer


Kalypso Media Group GmbH is a family owned, independent publisher, developer and marketer of interactive entertainment software with almost 150 employees in 9 locations in Germany, England, Japan and the USA, including Kasedo Games, Kalypso Media’s digital-first label, and three development studios - Realmforge Studios (Munich), Gaming Minds Studios (Gütersloh) and Claymore Game Studios (Darmstadt). Specializing primarily in bringing strategy games to all modern platforms and for a global audience, Kalypso Media's brand portfolio includes the rights to the Tropico series, Commandos, Port Royale, Dungeons, Sudden Strike and Railway Empire. 

To support our team, we are looking for a (Senior) Game Producer (m/f/d), working from the headquarter in Worms, Germany.

We offer:

  • A lively and open-minded atmosphere in a growing company
  • Freedom to implement own ideas and initiatives
  • Teamwork and short decision-making procedures
  • A responsible job in one of the most creative and exciting industries

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Enthusiasm for games and game development
  • 3 years of experience as a Game Producer or a similar position in the video games industry
  • Proven track record (support and completion of existing projects)
  • Experience with projects focusing on management, simulation or strategy as well as next-gen console (Xbox One, PS4, Switch) are an advantage
  • Very good knowledge of MS Office and documentation skills to ensure the transparency and traceability of projects
  • Experience with project management methodologies (Scrum, Waterfall, etc.) and project-related software (Hansoft, Jira, Mantis, etc.)
  • Very good and business fluent spoken and written English
  • Very good communication skills (oral & written)
  • Willingness to travel for regular studio visits in Germany and abroad

 

Main responsibilities:

  • Supervision of projects from the first pitch to the end (concept to shipping)
  • Complete projects in time, budget and quality
  • Support and motivation of the development teams and interface to Kalypso
  • Creation and evaluation of the development milestones, as well as budget control
  • Active support for stakeholders (PR, marketing, etc.) at Kalypso and in the Studios
  • Organization and maintenance of project documentation (protocols, reports, FAQs, game design pillars, etc.)
  • Being the main contact person in the company for detailed questions about the development and project status
  • Evaluation and analysis of new projects (pitches, prototypes, etc.)
  • Coordinate QA and localization

 

Are you interested in this job opportunity?

 

Please send your CV and application via e-mail to jobs@kalypsomedia.com 

Attn: Mr. Wolfgang Duhr & Mr. Marco Pacifico