Posted: April 19, 2011

Gameloft, a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and console, is seeking a junior game producer to join their existing talent pool on creating iPhone games in one of our production studios in New Orleans. Qualified candidates will link up with imaginative design teams to create hot new game titles, fulfilling a wide range of genres from hardcore action to casual simulation. Previous hit iPhone games include Oregon Trail, Hero of Sparta I & II, NOVA, Avatar, Dungeon Hunter, NFL 2010, Real Soccer 2010, New York Nights, Assassin's Creed, Terminator Salvation, Asphalt 5, Let's Golf, Gangstar, just a few of the 300 games that Gameloft has created since its inception.

The Nitty-Gritty:
Manage projects and workflow for a team of talented Programmers, Game Artists and Game Designers.
Manage new game development through each phase of production: Concept, Mock-up, Alpha, Beta, and Gold.
Communicate with Gameloft Senior Producers and Studio Manager regarding progress.
Collaborate with production research team to incorporate product research results into new game development process and to create consumer marketing programs.
As a key member of the development team, you'll manage a group of Programmers and 2D/3D Game
Artists and Game Designers to ensure the highest sales potential is reached for a game.

Must-haves/know-how:
BBA from a top business school, concentrating in Marketing or related fields OR BA degree majoring in English
Extensive knowledge about video games and a true passion for both playing and selling them.
Thorough understanding of video games and their commercial appeal to the general public.
Have a true passion for different types of games in general.
Innate ability to make the right choices to deliver the most promising and best-selling games to the market.
Ability to think creatively; work well independently, and as a team player.
Ability to successfully convey your vision and motivate team members.
Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Risk-taker who knows that innovative ideas lead to the production of great selling games.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills to deliver quality projects under tight deadlines.
Creativity and practicality to find the best solutions to overcome obstacles and ensure progress.
1+ year of experience working as a producer in the video game industry.

All candidates should expect to take a short assessment test.

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