Hipster Whale is seeking an experienced Producer to help us successfully deliver an exciting project! You’ll be a highly proficient communicator who understands the importance of providing continuous clarity to ensure projects run smoothly. Your experience will demonstrate an ability to successfully ship commercial titles and collaborate with external stakeholders, doing so using various industry-standard tools and processes.
We are looking for someone who is Melbourne based, who already has appropriate Australian working rights. Remote work arrangements will be considered for the right person, however, preference will be given to those who are located in Melbourne, Australia. The role is a full-time fixed-term contract for a duration of 6 months with a possibility of this being extended to a permanent position.
Our studio offers hybrid work arrangements (with a minimum of 2 days per week in the studio) and supports flexibility to accommodate individual needs where possible. We’re proud to have an inclusive work environment and encourage members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage project production and collaborate with all departments to ensure a shared understanding of project design, constraints, and milestones
- Prioritise the focus and control the scope of the project so that the teams can successfully deliver high quality work
- Identify and problem solve when scope, deadlines or quality are not going to hit targets & help teams to reorganise early and often so surprises are minimised
- Facilitate clear and consistent communication within teams and external stakeholders (e.g. calling meetings, taking minutes, or updating project documentation)
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and schedules
- Maintain Jira and documentation so that roadmaps, issues, and releases are defined and up to date
- Identify and remedy areas where process and procedures can be improved to increase productivity, clear communication, and/or quality output
- Be a strong advocate for the quality of our games as well as the wellbeing of our teams
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years’ experience in the games industry in a production role, having delivered titles across various platforms including mobile and console
- A deep understanding of core production principles and practices, including Agile
- Advanced communication skills and experience working with all levels within an organisation, in addition to external stakeholders
- Experience of using task management tools such as Jira
- Experience working with spreadsheets
- Enthusiasm for games and a good sense of humour!
BONUS POINTS
- Scrum Master certification
- Project management certification
- Experience working in other disciplines
- Just because we’re calling out for a Producer, doesn’t mean we aren’t extremely interested in hearing about any particular interests you have that may contribute positively to our studio!
ABOUT US
Hipster Whale is an independent, award-winning games studio located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia.
At Hipster Whale, we pride ourselves on developing high-quality gameplay experiences which are enjoyed by hundreds of millions around the world. We’re passionate about mobile gaming and love to delight players with our light-hearted and bright games, which are easy to pick up but hard to master. Of course, none of this would be possible without the support from incredible partners and our small yet immensely talented team!
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in the role as well as a CV outlining your experience with [POSITION TITLE - YOUR NAME] in the subject line.
The email should include:
- Your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in joining Hipster Whale
CRITICAL INFO
- Base salary is 90-120K+ AUD depending on experience and skills.
- This is a full-time, fixed-term contract, for a duration of 6 months. There is a possibility of the role being made permanent beyond this.
- We aim to move through the recruitment process as quickly as possible and will respond to all applicants regardless of the outcome.
- Due to the large volume of applications that we receive, we’re unfortunately not able to provide specific feedback to each applicant.
- Applications are open until filled
Join the incredibly talented team that brought chart toppers Crossy Road and Crossy Road Castle to life!
Our mission is to make the best, bright and funny arcade action games with broad appeal. Games that players will continue to enjoy for years to come and will keep fond memories of forever.
Working at our studio, you will have a meaningful impact on our titles and the autonomy to apply your own creative spin across a variety of challenges.
If you would like to work on work with us and grow your games career, we would love to hear from you!
How We Work
- Creative Environment. That doesn’t mean we all wear whacky shirts - it means we all understand that the creative process is not straightforward and can be full of both glitter and doom moments.
- Autonomy and Trust. Our team is given independence to meet objectives and goals, it is essential that we trust each other and know when to ask for help.
- Not a Family. As much as we enjoy each other and hopefully make life-long friends from the colleagues we collect, we don’t expect unconditional love or free work.
- Excellence & Customer Focus. We are focused on delivering the best experiences to players, and are critical of our creations so we can deliver the highest quality products.
- Participation & Contribution. Diverse perspectives make for better outcomes. Everyone’s ideas are valid and some healthy debate and discussion is great before locking in a direction.
- Work/life Balance. We expect a lot of your creative brain, but that doesn't mean you should work all the time. We encourage healthy boundaries so you can take the time to enjoy a life outside of work too.
Benefits
- Flexibility. We understand life gets in the way sometimes. We’re adaptable and not here to make things needlessly difficult.
- Competitive Salaries. Our salaries are competitive and inline with respectable industry standards.
- Training & Development. Whether it’s a course, workshop, or mentorship-we will support your desire for levelling up your skills.
- Profit Share. A quarterly bonus scheme for employees to enjoy our collective success.
- Prime Location. Our office is located in the heart of Melbourne overlooking panoramic views of the Yarra River and Flinders St Station.
- Paid Parental Leave. Additional paid leave to help you navigate for one of life's biggest milestones.
- Social Activities. We love to chat over a cup of tea and enjoy various social activities away from our screens. Participation is always optional.
- Travel. Employees will have opportunities to travel to better understand our industry on a global scale and gain valuable new experiences.
Our Recruitment Process
- Shortlist. We review all applications thoroughly and build a shortlist based on an individual's suitability for the advertised role.
- Phone Screen. We will schedule a brief call with you to say “hello!” and gather more information. You can ask us questions too and to help determine if the role is right for you.
- Practical Challenge. At this stage, candidates will be invited to undertake a paid practical challenge which will resemble the type of work you would undertake in the role.
- Interview. You will be invited to meet the wider team in an interview. These meetings are split into parts, a general interview and a more technical one. We try to give applicants as much opportunity to understand the role and the studio along the journey as possible.
- Offer. All candidates will be informed of the outcome. If successful, you will hear from us as soon as possible and we will confirm the offer for you in writing.
We are an equal opportunity employer and always like to receive diverse applicants.
If you can tick most of the requirements for a role but not all, please contact us. We are always interested to see candidates who could grow into an advertised role. Don't let the list of attributes scare you off if you feel a role is really you!
Crossy Road is the 8-bit endless arcade hopper that started it all. Collect custom characters and navigate freeways, railroads, rivers and much more. Join over 200 MILLION players worldwide and experience Hipster Whale's massive viral #1 hit!
Bring your friends and see how far you can get in Crossy Road Castle– an endless spinning tower of arcade fun! Keep climbing as high as you can. Every run is different.
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