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Jam City · 8 hours ago

Lead Producer

Jam City is a leading mobile games developer seeking a talented Lead Producer to join the Cookie Jam team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the game's strategic roadmap, optimizing development processes, and mentoring production talent within the organization.

Digital EntertainmentGamingMobileMobile AppsOnline GamesSocial Media
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Responsibilities

Lead the creation of the long-term roadmap and production goals for the team
Oversee the robust live operations of a critical title, ensuring smooth execution and stability for players
Improve team pipelines and workflows while monitoring team organization to ensure proper support
Mentor producers at all levels and provide hands-on opportunities for them to learn and grow their skills
Work with directors to establish product vision and team objectives, then clearly communicate them through documentation and presentations
Resolve conflicts with internal, cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations
Proactively strengthen communication and relationships between all teams
Present a clear, accurate, and digestible picture of the project to executive leadership while advocating for the team and development plans
Use strong judgment to determine when and how to escalate issues, implement new tools, or overhaul processes

Qualification

Game production experienceLive operations expertiseProject management skillsAgile methodologyProduction tools proficiencyLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCreative problem-solvingTeam player

Required

8+ years of experience in a game production role, with a preference for casual mobile gaming
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build consensus and support for initiatives across multiple teams
Proven experience in live operations within a fast-paced, event-driven game environment
Extremely strong knowledge of the marketplace, market trends, and data, with the ability to identify product improvements
The ability to balance project demands with creative essentials and the player experience
A solid project management foundation in various methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, with the ability to customize workflows to meet team needs
A proactive, results-oriented self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency
A team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and influence across all levels of the organization
Proficient in various production tools, such as Confluence, Jira, G-Suite, and Keynote
Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills
The ability to take direct feedback and adapt communication styles to work effectively with others
Strong technical skills and hands-on experience with configuration management and deployment tools, such as JSON configuration

Benefits

Unlimited Vacation
Paid Sick Days
Kin Care & Holidays
100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Plans Vary)
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefits
Wellness Activities & Programs
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Happy Hours
Company Events
Dog-Friendly

Company

Jam City

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Jam City is a mobile entertainment company, connecting the world through technology, creativity, and play.

H1B Sponsorship

Jam City has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
2024 (9)
2023 (5)
2022 (15)
2021 (16)
2020 (17)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$652M
Key Investors
Fortress Investment GroupNetmarbleAustin Ventures
2021-09-08Series Unknown· $350M
2019-01-16Series Unknown· $145M
2018-03-25Angel

Leadership Team

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Josh Yguado
CEO & Co-Founder
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Michael D. Raeford, Jr.
Director, Player Experience and Insights
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