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Blizzard Entertainment

Game Producer - Hearthstone | Irvine, CA (Temp)

Blizzard Entertainment, Irvine, California, United States, 92713


Team Name:

HearthstoneJob Title:

Game Producer - Hearthstone | Irvine, CA (Temp)Requisition ID:

R023980Job Description:

Do you love video games, work hard and want to have fun while doing so? You’re professional, care about your team and your game, but keep the focus on delighting players. We’d like to hear from you!We’re looking for a producer who is organized, possesses exceptional communication skills, and excels in project management. This is a blended role that will own both the Hearthstone shop product pipeline, as well as a slice of our Art production. Help bring Hearthstone to life by supporting our Art teams and coordinating work and schedules with design, publishing, cosmetics etc.This position requires a critical thinker with an eye for detail and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be ready to provide service at a moment's notice, stay calm under pressure, and handle multiple projects fluidly.We value diverse voices and varied backgrounds and we're looking for individuals to help us build fun, compelling, and inclusive experiences for Hearthstone. Previous experience as a Hearthstone player is not a requirement for this role, however it is a plus.This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.What you bring to the table:

Support our Art teams as a second producer in our art space. This can include vFX, 2D, 3D and outsourcing teams.Manage our Art pipelines and help prioritize the right initiatives at the right time.Manage our Hearthstone shop products pipeline. You’ll be a partner to our Product Managers while being responsible for gathering requirements and configuring our Hearthstone products and storefronts.Work daily with our internal team that includes Artists, Designers, Engineers, and QA Testers to bring new products to life for our players. This means running meetings, planning for team capacity, managing tasks, fostering team health, creating documentation, and removing obstacles.Coordinate feature and project releases with our Live Operations team as well as support live issues as a subject matter expert by helping with triage and resolutions.A critical eye to our processes and workflows, with constructive initiatives to improve how we operate.Proactively identify risks, plan for mitigations, and communicate ongoing status on projects.Promote, contribute to, and participate in a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.Minimum Requirements

Experience

3+ years of experience working on live software or services in production, operations, or project management.Knowledge & Skills

Ability to build, track, and maintain complex roadmaps and schedules.History of delivering in a fast-paced delivery pipeline.Highly self-motivated and accountable.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Impeccable organizational and time-management abilities.Key Attributes

Self-starting personality with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.Proactive attitude with a willingness to ask questions and improve processes.Exceptional attention to detail as well as ability to see the big picture.Ability to act with discretion when handling confidential matters.Extra Points

Experience in a game or entertainment company.Production experience with an Art pipeline on a live service game.Experience with Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid).Experience with JIRA and Confluence.A passion for gaming.Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences.Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch.Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs;If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.

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