We are seeking a dynamic Executive Producer to lead the production of high-quality animated content for games and interactive experiences. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep industry knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a passion for pioneering new storytelling techniques. Our ideal candidate is someone with a love for games and a deep understanding of the games industry, including familiarity with game publishers, developers, and fan communities.
The right person for this role is excited by innovation challenges, not intimidated by them – working with the team to come up with new solutions and pushing the boundaries of our creative and technical offerings to our clients with a strong knowledge of the latest in emerging tech and AI capabilities. Whether working in a traditional pipeline, a game engine, or the latest in AI tools, the EP in this role will be able to comfortably navigate a wide range of creative and technical challenges in collaboration with our team.
The Executive Producer will oversee multiple projects, manage budgets and schedules, and work closely with creative and technical teams to deliver engaging and visually stunning content. Part of what makes EP-ing at Psyop exciting is that no two projects are the same, and there is endless opportunity to explore new creative and technical approaches.
The ideal candidate will be located within the Los Angeles or New York area but candidates located remotely throughout the United States with the desired experience will be considered as well.
POSITION OVERVIEW
- This role will lead and oversee the development and production of animation projects for games and interactive media, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and goals.
- This role will be a creative partner for our directors, always able and ready to offer up suggestions and resources to support their vision.
- Role will require a combination of qualities; encompassing those of a Creative Strategist, Producer, Talent Manager and Sales Professional.
- This role will uphold a positive force within the studio, keeping spirits up and morale high while being a supporting and grounding presence with producers, crew and other team members.
- This role will be a trusted partner for clients, always ready to help figure out a project while being a strategic and entrepreneurial thinker, identifying and going after promising opportunities, while building and maintaining long term relationships.
- This role will drive the exploration and development of Emerging Technologies for use in Psyop projects.
- Using their contacts within the Games/Interactive/Immersive industry, this EP will develop an innovation strategy to identify opportunities in the emerging technology landscape.
- Ideal candidates will have an excellent understanding of Psyop’s strategic vision and how to achieve that vision while at the same time finding opportunities to increase sales.
- This role is open to both Freelance and Full-Time candidates.
RESPONSIBILITES
Will include but are not limited to;
- Lead and oversee the development and production of animation projects for games and interactive media, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and goals.
- Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with current and new clients and external partners.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities, helping to expand the company’s reach in the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors. Key decision maker in project selection.
- Establish pitch strategy and manage pitches by clearly defining what needs to be done to succeed creatively and financially, making sure to collaborate effectively with directors.
- Collaborate with creative directors, game designers, animators, writers, and technical teams to shape compelling narratives and innovative experiences.
- Oversee bidding and the development of a potential production plan. Work with HoPs to determine resource allocation strategies.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of high-quality content from beginning to end.
- Mentor producers throughout the course of production, helping to guide margins, creative trouble shooting and client communications.
- Drive innovation in animation pipelines, production workflows, and emerging technologies to enhance production efficiency and creativity.
- Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the production team.
- Be a thought leader on creative production internally and externally, advocating for our craft.
- Must exhibit hands-on technology leadership in development of projects, including but not limited to ideation and selection of which technologies are appropriate for each opportunity.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience as a Senior Producer and/or 3+ years as an Executive Producer (or an equivalent leadership role) in the animation and/or games industry.
- Passion for storytelling, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what animation can achieve in gaming and interactive experiences.
- Must have a good range of production experience dealing with various creative approaches at varying budget levels.
- Must have a strong understanding of the 2D & 3D pipeline and process. As well as knowledge and passion for emerging technologies such as AI, gaming engines, and procedural content generation.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Able to anticipate production challenges and problem solve.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Must be able to present creative opinions in a clear and concise manner.
- Must be able to juggle multiple projects and tasks at one time while staying organized.
- Must be able to work well within a team environment and have strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of CETA iCFM software is a plus.
Psyop is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We offer flexible working practices and welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.
Psyop provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The approximate salary range for this role will be between $150k – $185k annually depending on experience.