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Job Title	Producer
Job Category	Management
Job Description	Established over 10 years, our client is Australia's leading multi-platform game development studio responsible for a number of award winning titles. They have wide experience across sports, action and military themed titles. Currently they are focussed on a new project based on a highly acclaimed, award winning franchise. LOCATION Melbourne is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a thriving arts scene, music, bars and restaurants. Compared to many European and US locations living costs are far cheaper. For further information http://www.visitmelbourne.com/ RELOCATION ASSISTANCE & BENEFITS Where required our client will assist in securing a Working Visa, relocation expenses and short term accommodation for successful applicants. All employees will receive contributions to a Pension Plan. In addition certain employees may be eligible for a generous living away from home tax concession. This is assessed on a case by case basis. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:- • That he/she hold a tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience in computer science, and/or 5 - 6 years experience in production in the games industry • An ability to effectively communicate ideas with others • An ability to estimate the work involved within tasks • An ability to track progress of tasks • Budgeting and financial skills • Be able to plan, monitor and adjust execution of projects and accept accountability • Be able to delegate • Be able to identify learning needs of the team • Be able to make decisions regarding resource levels required for the project RESPONSIBILITIES • The Producer (Producer) is responsible for the management of the Project team and the successful development of the game. • Risk assessment and risk management • Project budgeting and estimation • Coordination and scheduling of development team for allocated projects • Manages and allocates production resources, ensuring production timelines and resource constraints are met • Liaises with Executive Producer and Lead Designer to ensure consistency of product with design • Maintains and delivers schedule documentation to publisher • Directs the work of the Leads on a day-to-day basis PUBLISHER RESPONSIBILITIES • The Producer is responsible for maintaining a day to day relationship with the publishing partner • The Producer should consult with the EP and team leads to determine the impact of any publisher requested changes • Meeting and managing publisher requests TO APPLY Please contact Matthew Hill with a copy of your current CV at matthew@specialmove.com or +44(0)141 585 6491 Your details will remain confidential until we have discussed the role fully with you and confirmed your suitability and interest in proceeding
Location	Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, Rest of World
Salary	DOE + Relocation and benefits
Date posted	01/05/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of Specialmove using their internal reference SM/MSH/81/847.