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Overview:

Big Red Button is composed of veteran game developers focused on delivering authentic gaming experiences that are as fun to watch as they are to play.

Our 22-person studio in Southern California is seeking up-and-coming game designers for a Production Assistant to work on a landmark “unannounced” project. 

Production Assistant

The Production Assistant will work directly for the Producer on our “unannounced” projects and be involved in all aspects of studio management.  The Production Assistant will be joining Big Red Button at a crucial time of ­growth and help to refine and implement procedures, methodologies, policies and best practices for all aspects of studio operations.

The number one job of the BRB Production Department is to “protect the team” (the artists and engineers) and keep them working on the game.  This is an ideal job for someone who enjoys facilitating and guiding the work of a highly-skilled team. As well, you will be exposed to studio operations in Production, IT, Facilities, HR, and Business Development.  There are many varied responsibilities, so if you enjoy variety, you will never get bored.

Important Note:  You must want to be a career Producer; this job will NOT help you become a designer or an artist.  As a Producer (or Production Assistant) your job is to facilitate the creative process.  Everyone on the team is always welcome to give creative input, but that will not be your primary role.  From here, you could become a Project Manager, a Publishing Producer, or remain at BRB and become a Studio Producer.

To Apply:  Send a Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@brbent.com

Responsibilities 

•       Production

o   Supporting the producer in every aspect of development, from scheduling and management of the internal team to working with contractors, outside publishers and licensors.  Tracking communication, deliverables, and every little detail.

o   Working as a part of the development team with artists, designers, audio designers, and programmers tracking tasks and helping developers stay on schedule.

o   Taking detailed meeting notes and distributing them in a timely fashion.

o   Contributing to the production process and helping refine production pipelines. 

o   Providing administrative support for the team leads.

o   Research on current and upcoming projects.

o   Work with department leads to determine resources necessary to see projects through to completion.

o   Respond proactively to problems before they impact the team, identify and resolve dependencies before they trigger, and assist in maintaining the risk management plan.

•       Knowledge Management

o   Manage and contribute to the BRB knowledge management database, as well as improve our knowledge management strategy.

o   Facilitating cross department communications and being a product knowledge base for the entire team.

•       Management

o   Cultivating a positive and cohesive team, inspiring the cooperation and confidence of others.

o   Assist producer in various business development and human resources tasks.

•       IT

o   Responsible for assisting production department management of IT resources, including becoming experienced with network management, software management, and security.

•       Other duties as assigned, including physical tasks around the office for facilities upkeep (moving equipment at the most 30 pounds).  

Requirements 

•       Leadership

o   Demonstrated leadership abilities in collegiate organization or professional company.   Highlight this experience in your cover letter.

o   Ability to balance a project’s production requirements with schedule, budget and staffing limitations. 

o   Able to communicate effectively with programming, art, design, and business personnel.

o   Ability to maintain positive outlook and sense of humor in high-stress situations. 

o   Ability to give constructive criticism to teammates and say the “hard things” to superiors in a positive way.

•       Technical Skills

o   Demonstrated ability to learn complex software. You don’t need to already be familiar with software that we use, but you need to be able to teach yourself. Highlight this experience in your cover letter.

o   Ability to take in, organize and manage an immense amount of detail across multiple departments. 

•       Drive and Passion

o   Unrelenting self-motivation and initiative. Highlight this experience in your cover letter.

o   A passion for games.

o   A great attitude.

o   Very strong initiative with a desire to learn and be challenged (an absolute must!).

o   A love of multitasking.

•       Education

o   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or at least 2 years of experience in a production role.

Bonus!

•       Experience with or certification/education about the software development process, project management, and performance management.

•       Thorough understanding of the lifecycle and methodologies of game development, including agile development. 

•       An undergraduate or graduate degree focused on project management, videogame or entertainment production, business management, or operations management.

•       The ability to be self-directed and detail oriented.

•       A strong desire to contribute to a creative environment.

•       Experience with any of these software packages: Hansoft, Jira, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Access.

•       Experience with managing IT in a networked Windows environment.