Job Description

Retro Studios

Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Company, Ltd. Retro is a state-of-the-art game development studio, working in conjunction with Nintendo to bring award-winning games to Nintendo's cutting-edge next-generation platforms. Retro Studios is located in beautiful Austin, Texas. With rolling hills, scenic waterways, abundant wildlife, vibrant music and film scenes, and a laid-back cosmopolitan culture, Austin is a dynamic city with an excellent quality of life. Austin's sunny weather also supports a great range of outdoor activities, providing plenty of venues for top-notch game developers to recharge and unwind.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Collaborates to define and realize the long-term development goals of the studio.
Directs the development and production of assigned software products.
Accountable for project schedule, scope, delivery schedules, and product quality.
Analyzes the production and scheduling impact of creative directions.
Provides solutions to production and schedule challenges as a result of creative direction from parent company.
Acts as the liaison and coordinator between departments to meet schedule and production goals.
Directs and communicates development related tasks to stakeholders.
Monitors and modifies the product development processes, planning technologies, and resource allocation for the studio.
Identifies, defines, and resolves any barriers to successful execution of the game vision.
Lead the project management team in driving project scheduling, resource allocation, prioritization, task tracking and problem solving to achieve results.
Accountable for meeting product development schedules.
Manages day-to-day project schedule coordinating activities across diverse disciplines to project completion.
Assists in developing talent for the product development and project management team.
Ensures direct reports have appropriate resources to achieve defined objectives.
Handles performance evaluations, bonus reviews, and any necessary disciplinary plans for direct reports.
Makes recommendations for promotions of individuals within team.
Responsible for having 1-1 meetings to understand career goals for individuals in group.
Coordinates with the development management group to understand evolving needs of the studio.

*This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties. The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

Thorough understanding of interactive entertainment methodology and the video game production pipeline.
Experience leading a team with emphasis collaborating with Senior and Executive level leadership.
Extensive experience and knowledge of production processes and methodologies.
Ability to foster a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
Broad knowledge across all development disciplines including; production, art, design, engineering, and tools.
10+ years' experience in production for interactive entertainment, including several product cycles in a comparable role.
Previous experience managing or mentoring development leadership and production staff.
Excellent decision-making capabilities.
Experience working with outsourcing companies preferred.
Effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity…celebrating strengths.

This job was posted on Tue Sep 17 2019 and expired on Tue Sep 24 2019.

Minimum $12K /yr

$91K /yr Average

Maximum $276K /yr

Tasks

Identify main client groups and audiences, determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and develop and implement a communication plan.

Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.

Manage special events, such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or other activities the firm supports, to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.

Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits, and develop and maintain company internet or intranet web pages.

Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.

Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.

Facilitate consumer relations or the relationship between parts of the company, such as the managers and employees, or different branch offices.

Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.

Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.

Manage communications budgets.

Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.

Respond to requests for information about employers' activities or status.

Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.

Develop, implement, and maintain crisis communication plans.

Formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs, working with public relations executives.

Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.

Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.

Observe and report on social, economic, and political trends that might affect employers.

Maintain company archives.

Manage in-house communication courses.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.