Infinity Ward is hiring: Lead Producer in Los Angeles

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Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty: Ghosts, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and most recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at [website] and @InfinityWard on Twitter.

Your Mission

Infinity Ward is looking for a talented and passionate Lead Producer to join our art production team. The Lead Producer will work closely with stakeholders across the studio and the publisher to ensure the very best game is produced on time and within budget.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

1. Collaborating with Directors and Leads to establish long-term feature schedules, milestone definitions, and phase & sprint goals.
2. Driving the development of world-class game art assets and tooling from concept to completion, including bug burndown and triage, on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
3. Understanding and communicating project milestones, task deadlines, and stakeholder feedback to team members across the studio and publishing groups like PR and Marketing.
4. Predicting, identifying, and proposing solutions for project risks and issues.
5. Being in constant communication with Leads and Directors to ensure project expectations are clear and realistic.
6. Working hands-on with the art teams to overcome complex problems, improve product quality, and stay on track.
7. Managing Producers, Associate Producers, or Production Coordinators with a focus on development, mentorship, and long-term career growth.

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience working in software, with 3+ years in games.
• Experience with artists and art pipelines in video games or film.
• Shipped at least one game title or operated a live service game for 2+ years.
• Comprehensive understanding of game development, from concept to submission and post-launch development.
• A mature toolkit of delivery management skills, including planning, estimation, prioritization, risk management, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to work under rapid development cycles.
• Proven ability to collaborate, coordinate, communicate, and support other team members.
• Creative, motivated, focused, passionate, results-oriented.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies, at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment. We are home to beloved franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush, and Bubble Witch. Our network reaches hundreds of millions of active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

We value diversity and inclusion, believing that diverse teams create immersive and innovative worlds. We provide a range of benefits promoting physical, emotional, and financial well-being for 'Every World'.

The industry is fast-paced and evolving, and duties may change as directed by the Company to support our business and partnerships.

Infinity Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Rewards

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, life and disability insurance;
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and other leaves;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, discounts, and voluntary benefits;
• If relocation is required, assistance may be provided.

Eligibility varies for part-time, temporary, and intern roles. For more details, visit our website. The base pay range for this role is [range], with potential incentive compensation. Specific offers depend on experience, performance, and location, and are negotiable.

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