The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH
Producer I - 20th Century Games
The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH, Glendale, California, us, 91222
The Producer I is responsible for providing product guidance and support to internal and external partners for games across mobile, console, and PC gaming platforms based on the 20th Century brand.
The successful candidate will be key in supporting and managing of the partner’s vision. Skillsets include external partner onboarding and management, collaborating and coordinating ideation, project tracking, managing all internal/external product communication and product deliverables, overseeing milestone reviews, collaborating with other business units, production/content approvals, and management of live‑service support.
Other production work will entail providing clearly communicated feedback on game proposals, project schedules, and content roadmaps, coordinating feedback/approvals from internal game designers, art directors, and franchise partners for games based on 20th Century and TWDC franchises.
The Producer I will primarily work on multiple small‑to‑medium scale products, support live‑service/live‑operated titles where applicable, and assist the Senior Producer in managing larger projects.
The ideal candidate is a self‑starting team‑player who can draw upon their background as both a passionate gamer and an established game‑maker. Able to clearly articulate feedback and communicate information to external partners and internal stakeholders, this person can identify opportunities and challenges in the production process and help the organization manage a portfolio of games based on 20th Century Games IP—primarily 20th Century TV Animation and television properties, as well as iconic 20th Century films.
This role may occasionally require on‑site support with external development partners, with domestic and international travel. This is a full‑time role. You will report to the Senior Producer.
What You Will Do: Game Production
Driving assigned titles within 20th Century Games and serving as the day‑to‑day contact for those projects. Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with internal and external cross‑functional groups to ensure maximum brand equity in 20th Century properties and to deliver high‑quality, brand‑enhancing products that meet franchise, financial, and schedule goals.
Analyze and track product development schedules, perform milestone reviews, track all submissions, and submit weekly progress reports on each assigned title.
Review and analyze feedback from creative team members and the senior team, including periodic self‑review of gameplay builds on partner submissions covering all aspects of the product—art direction, gameplay, and franchise feedback and approval. Obtain consensus across stakeholders in a timely manner.
Work closely with members of the Production team to collaborate with partners on new interactive product concepts, including conceptual design and game identity.
Present product demos as necessary to peers, management, and other internal stakeholders.
Brand & Franchise Management
Provide brand guidance to external partners, balancing the needs of the game and the authenticity of the 20th Century Franchise’s characters and worlds, ultimately becoming a subject‑matter expert that partners can rely on.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure maximum brand equity in 20th Century IP that delivers innovative, high‑quality, brand‑enhancing products across art, sound, story, and game design.
Required Qualifications & Skills
2+ years of experience specifically in the production of Console/Mobile/PC games or other entertainment.
Previous experience interfacing with partners/developers, understanding team structures and roles, production pipelines, and common challenges in producing high‑quality interactive products.
A practical understanding of all phases of development: concept, pre‑production, production, and post‑production/live‑service with a creative eye able to communicate game ideas and improvements to partners.
Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects at different stages of development using strong negotiation, change management, and conflict resolution skills.
Able to identify and assess risks and strategies to mitigate and elevate as necessary.
Team player with a sense of ownership, flexibility, and urgency, able to make confident, intelligent, and difficult decisions that reflect a solid understanding of the business goals and strategies.
Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building productive relationships with external partners, managers, and peers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with asset tracking software and how those are used to route approvals through a film/TV pipeline. Experience with AirTable, SharePoint, and MS Teams is helpful.
A passion for the latest games and game platforms (Mobile, Console, PC).
Familiarity with 20th Century Franchises, including Live Action Films, 20th TV and TV Animation, FX, National Geographic, and others.
Additional experience working with licensed products is welcomed, as is any experience working with Live Service operations.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $87,100 to $116,800 per year. The base pay will take into account internal equity and may vary based on candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, along with the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
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The successful candidate will be key in supporting and managing of the partner’s vision. Skillsets include external partner onboarding and management, collaborating and coordinating ideation, project tracking, managing all internal/external product communication and product deliverables, overseeing milestone reviews, collaborating with other business units, production/content approvals, and management of live‑service support.
Other production work will entail providing clearly communicated feedback on game proposals, project schedules, and content roadmaps, coordinating feedback/approvals from internal game designers, art directors, and franchise partners for games based on 20th Century and TWDC franchises.
The Producer I will primarily work on multiple small‑to‑medium scale products, support live‑service/live‑operated titles where applicable, and assist the Senior Producer in managing larger projects.
The ideal candidate is a self‑starting team‑player who can draw upon their background as both a passionate gamer and an established game‑maker. Able to clearly articulate feedback and communicate information to external partners and internal stakeholders, this person can identify opportunities and challenges in the production process and help the organization manage a portfolio of games based on 20th Century Games IP—primarily 20th Century TV Animation and television properties, as well as iconic 20th Century films.
This role may occasionally require on‑site support with external development partners, with domestic and international travel. This is a full‑time role. You will report to the Senior Producer.
What You Will Do: Game Production
Driving assigned titles within 20th Century Games and serving as the day‑to‑day contact for those projects. Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with internal and external cross‑functional groups to ensure maximum brand equity in 20th Century properties and to deliver high‑quality, brand‑enhancing products that meet franchise, financial, and schedule goals.
Analyze and track product development schedules, perform milestone reviews, track all submissions, and submit weekly progress reports on each assigned title.
Review and analyze feedback from creative team members and the senior team, including periodic self‑review of gameplay builds on partner submissions covering all aspects of the product—art direction, gameplay, and franchise feedback and approval. Obtain consensus across stakeholders in a timely manner.
Work closely with members of the Production team to collaborate with partners on new interactive product concepts, including conceptual design and game identity.
Present product demos as necessary to peers, management, and other internal stakeholders.
Brand & Franchise Management
Provide brand guidance to external partners, balancing the needs of the game and the authenticity of the 20th Century Franchise’s characters and worlds, ultimately becoming a subject‑matter expert that partners can rely on.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure maximum brand equity in 20th Century IP that delivers innovative, high‑quality, brand‑enhancing products across art, sound, story, and game design.
Required Qualifications & Skills
2+ years of experience specifically in the production of Console/Mobile/PC games or other entertainment.
Previous experience interfacing with partners/developers, understanding team structures and roles, production pipelines, and common challenges in producing high‑quality interactive products.
A practical understanding of all phases of development: concept, pre‑production, production, and post‑production/live‑service with a creative eye able to communicate game ideas and improvements to partners.
Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects at different stages of development using strong negotiation, change management, and conflict resolution skills.
Able to identify and assess risks and strategies to mitigate and elevate as necessary.
Team player with a sense of ownership, flexibility, and urgency, able to make confident, intelligent, and difficult decisions that reflect a solid understanding of the business goals and strategies.
Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building productive relationships with external partners, managers, and peers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with asset tracking software and how those are used to route approvals through a film/TV pipeline. Experience with AirTable, SharePoint, and MS Teams is helpful.
A passion for the latest games and game platforms (Mobile, Console, PC).
Familiarity with 20th Century Franchises, including Live Action Films, 20th TV and TV Animation, FX, National Geographic, and others.
Additional experience working with licensed products is welcomed, as is any experience working with Live Service operations.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $87,100 to $116,800 per year. The base pay will take into account internal equity and may vary based on candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, along with the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
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