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Lead Producer

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We’re looking for a talented and highly organized Lead Producer to drive execution and delivery across one of our clients top-performing game teams. This role reports to the Executive Producer and plays a central part in keeping our teams aligned, on track, and focused on delivering world-class mobile game experiences. You’ll lead planning and process across disciplines—working closely with Design, Engineering, Product, Art, QA, and UA to turn ideas into reality.

We’re seeking a production leader who thrives in a fast-paced, data-informed live ops environment and is passionate about enabling teams to do their best work. You’ll help set the rhythm for the team, drive clarity through structure, and remove obstacles so creative development can thrive.

Responsibilities

Drive the planning and execution of game features and live ops events from concept through release and beyond.
Partner with the Executive Producer to define team goals, prioritize backlogs, and create delivery plans that balance scope, quality, and timelines.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across design, engineering, art, QA, analytics, and UA to ensure smooth and timely execution.
Champion transparency and clarity through clear communication, documentation, and meeting facilitation.
Own and evolve production processes to optimize for velocity, visibility, and team morale.
Monitor progress against goals, track risks, and proactively develop mitigation plans.
Drive the sprint process, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Use data and analytics to inform decisions and improve efficiency.
Collaborate with Product and Design to ensure strong alignment between player needs, business goals, and team capacity.
Identify and unblock dependencies and bottlenecks, ensuring seamless integration across features and teams.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and support to associate producers or project coordinators.
Advocate for sustainable development practices and maintain a healthy team culture.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear updates and expectations for leadership and cross-team dependencies.
Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development for the game.

Requirements

5+ years of production experience in mobile games or related interactive media, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead production role.
Proven track record of shipping successful features or live operations in F2P mobile games.
Deep understanding of game development processes, pipelines, and cross-functional team dynamics.
Experience running Agile or hybrid Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
Strong project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders.
Comfortable with Jira, Confluence, and similar production tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a talent for turning ambiguity into clarity.
Ability to balance creativity, quality, and business needs under tight deadlines.
Data-driven mindset with experience using KPIs and telemetry to inform decision-making.
A collaborative spirit and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.
Passion for mobile games and a strong interest in the evolving landscape of casual F2P.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with casual puzzle and/or word games
Experience leading live ops content pipelines or seasonal event cadences
Familiarity with Unity and mobile game dev pipelines
Experience working in remote or distributed teams
Experience collaborating with external partners or vendors

Average salary estimate

$105000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Lead Producer, FS Studio

We’re super excited to announce that we’re on the lookout for a talented Lead Producer to join our dynamic team in Denver! In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind one of our client's premier game teams, reporting directly to the Executive Producer. As the Lead Producer, you'll have your hands full ensuring that our diverse teams—spanning Design, Engineering, Product, Art, QA, and UA—are synchronized and laser-focused on delivering phenomenal mobile game experiences. You’ll be instrumental in guiding projects from the initial concept to launch, all while championing a collaborative environment where creativity can flourish. Your knack for structuring processes will help in smoothing out challenges, all while keeping the momentum going and maintaining morale. With at least five years of production experience in mobile games, including two years in a senior role, you’ll know how to balance innovation and business needs seamlessly. If you’re passionate about games and thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to inspire and empower our talented teams. Join us and help transform ideas into spectacular reality, while contributing to our game’s strategic planning and roadmap development!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Lead Producer Role at FS Studio

What are the responsibilities of a Lead Producer at our Denver office?

As a Lead Producer at our Denver location, you’ll be responsible for driving the planning and execution of game features and live ops events from concept to release. Team collaboration is key, so you'll partner with the Executive Producer to set team goals, prioritize tasks, and facilitate communication across different teams to ensure timely execution.