HB Studios is a driving force in the creation of sports video games and the studio behind PGA TOUR 2K Golf – presently working on Console and PC.
As a Producer, you will lead a cross-functional team, supporting the production and development of features and content, ensuring alignment with the product vision and business strategy. In this role, you will make day-to-day decisions while handling low to medium complexity tasks and features.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with studio leadership, designers, engineers, animators, and artists to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics.
Serve as a liaison between development teams, management, and external associates to ensure clear communication and coordination.
Assist in establishing and maintaining production processes, workflows, tools, and pipelines to optimize efficiency and team performance.
Support multidisciplinary teams in crafting a high-quality, immersive, and engaging player experience.
Develop and maintain schedules and resource capacity plans to supervise progress against landmarks.
Collaborate with Production and Departmental Leads to align tasks with turning points and facilitate communication between teams to lead resources optimally.
Coordinate Sprint Planning activities (stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews) to address blockers and track progress.
Handle and maintain Jira within the Production team, supporting evolving needs across departments.
Identify and assist in leading risks, dependencies, and change requests impacting project plans and budgets.
Evaluate process deficiencies, recommend improvements, and deliver key reports and metrics (production reports, team velocity, burndown data).
Collaborate with team members to review and evaluate develop, concepts, and driven products.
Handle relationships with external partners, contractors, and licensors to ensure alignment and quality.
Coordinate licensed asset management, tracking, and approvals to support the development process.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to develop partnership and accountability within the team.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Typically, a minimum of 2 to 4+ years of experience in production, including project coordination for shipping game titles (preferably AAA).
Strong understanding of the game development lifecycle, theory, and technology.
Proficient in multimedia and project management tools, including ShotGrid, Jira, Confluence, and Excel.
Confirmed experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
A strong skills in communication, partnership, organization, problem-solving & implementing solutions.
Location/Relocation Requirements
Position based in Nova Scotia
Willingness to relocate to Nova Scotia is helpful
Relocation support may be available for the right candidate
Nova Scotia offers access to nature, cultural experiences, and a balanced lifestyle
