Associate Producer (Contract) Job at Sony Playstation in Los Angeles

Join the award-winning team that created God of War

Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced producer for the development of a new unannounced title!

The Associate Producer supports scheduling and the day-to-day production of the internal development team. Working closely with the Lead Producer, this role helps build and maintain project plans to support resource, budget, and schedule needs.

Responsibilities

Game Development

• Own phases or portions of product development from design through final approval
• Apply production knowledge to support creative partners, support new technologies, and track progress
• Keep project on schedule and within budget; maintain and update team tasking
• Communicate effectively with internal team members, consultants, and external partners

Critical Thinking + Problem Solving

• Break down large or complex tasks into clear, actionable steps
• Assess the impact of creative changes on schedule and resources
• Identify all key stakeholders, gather input, and follow-through on decisions
• Partner with Lead Producer to plan resources and resolve issues

Team + Process Support

• Build strong cross-functional relationships, foster collaboration
• Provide feedback on team members to managers; escalate any personnel issues as needed
• Ensure compliance with SIE production processes and company policies

Skills

• Strong project management and schedule skills; proficient at milestone tracking
• Excellent organizational + prioritization skills; strong attention to detail and process
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Hansoft, Microsoft Office (Project and Excel), Bug tracking databases (JIRA, DevTrack), Perforce
• Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM, and traditional production methodologies
• Clear and adaptable communication skills – both verbal and written
• Self-starter, able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Up-to-date knowledge of game industry trends and passion for game development

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of game production experience with at least one shipped title as Associate Producer or higher
• Experience working in AAA games
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent skills and experience

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The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$47.26 — $70.91 USD

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