We are Old Skull Games, a video game studio based in Lyon, dedicated to creating incredible adventures for players on consoles, PC, and mobile platforms. We work on both original licenses and in partnership with renowned publishers, aiming to create memorable experiences.

With a decade of experience and over 10 released games, as well as a crew of seasoned pirates, we have made a splash in the industry with top 5 Apple Arcade hits, including Spongebob Patty Pursuit and Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis. Our latest achievement, "Valiant Hearts: Coming Home," released on Netflix, console, and PC, and awarded three times at the Pégases, reflects our constant ambition to push the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming world.

Among our latest news, we have also announced the upcoming release of our Original IP, "Cryptical Path," our first PC/Console game.

As our studio has grown (we are now over 80 strong!), we have set even higher goals. During this scaling up, new senior profiles have joined our team and helped us deliver products that meet our aspirations!

At Old Skull Games, we believe in the creative freedom of our teams and a trust-based approach. We offer a dynamic work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while contributing to the creation of games we are all proud of. We follow Agile principles to foster collaboration, adaptability, and continuous delivery of value.

We use OKRs to align our strategic objectives and measure our success. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the definition and achievement of our key objectives just like everyone at OSG!

Apply now and get ready to live an incredible adventure at Old Skull Games!

As a Senior Producer, you will oversee the entire game development process for our upcoming narrative/action-adventure PC/Console game. You will ensure efficient resource and budget management, mitigate risks, and maintain high-level production strategies. You will coordinate communication among the Project Leadership Team, manage key production events, and ensure alignment with the studio’s objectives and best practices. Your role is crucial in ensuring the project's overall progress and stability, meeting both internal and external expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Roadmap & Resource Management: Oversee project roadmap and resource allocation, ensuring long-term visibility and efficiency.

• Budget & Risk Management: Control the project budget, handle forecasting, and identify potential risks, devising strategies to mitigate them.

• Objective Alignment & Reporting: Ensure alignment between studio and project objectives, regularly updating the Studio Executive Producer on progress and risks.

Game Production

• Strategy & Processes: Lead production strategy, ensuring efficient processes and tools are in place.

• Agile Practices: Work with the Scrum Master to align production with Agile methodologies.

• Key Events & Deliveries: Manage production events and ensure the quality of milestone deliveries.

• Backlog Support: Assist the Product Owner with backlog management in Jira for streamlined workflow.

• Primary Liaison: Act as the main contact for all production-related inquiries.

Department Contribution

• Development & Alignment: Contribute to department development and ensure production process alignment across projects.

Studio Values and Fundamentals:

• Promote and uphold human values. 

• Foster open listening, recognize mistakes, and provide honest, constructive feedback. 

• Maintain humility while actively supporting others. Promote positive problem-solving.

• Support agile principles, adapting roles and processes to team needs. 

• Ensure clear and transparent communication within and between teams. 

Team Spirit, Motivation, and Well-being: 

• Motivate and engage teams, enhancing collective spirit. Cultivate a healthy, transparent, and trustworthy environment. 

• Assist teams in maintaining balanced workloads. Empower teams to be autonomous, engaged, and responsible.

Experiences  

• Proven experience as a Senior Producer for a PC/Console game from conception to release.

• Experience managing projects with over 40 team members.

• Experience with narrative-focused games is a plus.

Qualifications 

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Strong budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management abilities.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to foster a collaborative and positive working environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information:

• Permanent contract (CDI)

• Managerial status

• Position available ASAP.

• Salary based on profile and experience. 

• Meal vouchers, health insurance, life insurance, 60% reimbursement of transportation costs, sustainable mobility package, on-site parking, holiday bonus, birth bonus, possible relocation assistance to Lyon...

OSG perks:

• Exceptional teams!

• Guaranteed warm atmosphere

• Flexible hours for a balanced life

• Paid sick leave for children, family priority!

• Hybrid model: Combination of onsite and remote work

• Weekly team breakfasts

• Annual Summer Camp tradition

• Gourmet refreshments: Fruit baskets, beverages, and coffee available

• Regularly organized sports sessions for optimal health

• Paid time off: Ultra flexibility, take them when you need them

• Our facilities: rooftop, concierge service, showers, quiet area next to Parc de la Tête d'Or...

• Additional leave for RQTH individuals: more time to focus on health

• Employee benefits (discounted movie tickets, gift vouchers, goodies, etc.)

Old Skull Games is committed to inclusion and equal opportunities. We are proud to be an employer offering equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. If you have specific needs to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us, and we will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.