Producer

King Show Games, Inc., a video game development company, is currently interviewing qualified applicants who are passionate about and interested in pursuing a career in video game development. We are looking for a self-starter and highly motivated individual who can leverage strong analytical ability, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and has the ability to drive the development of market leading games.

POSITION:     Producer
DEPARTMENT:   Game Development
LOCATION:   Minnetonka, MN

Job Summary
We are actively seeking a Producer to join our team to develop and deliver the next generation of casino games. The Producer will develop King Show Game’s products by working with KSG team members on the creative and production cycles for various games. The Producer will work directly with Artists, Mathematicians, Engineers, Sound Engineers, and Associate Producers as well as Project Managers on all related projects to deliver high quality, market relevant entertaining products that meet established timelines.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. Team members may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities other than those stated above.

About King Show Games
Founded in 1998, King Show Games is a Minnesota based company providing entertaining video games that are played around the world. Our growing company consists of talented artists, engineers, mathematicians and producers that have created over 100 games. Our Company Belief consists of 4 principals:

THINK BIG – Think outside the box; strive to be successful
BE FRANK- Be open and sincere in your dealings with others; be forthright
FIGHT HARD- Believe in your ideas; speak up for your convictions
After the call, MOVE AS A Team!

King Show Games offers competitive salaries and a full range of comprehensive benefits including a bonus plan, medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance, as well as a matching 401k.

King Show Games is an equal opportunity employer.
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To apply, please send resume and cover letter to careers@ksg.com.


Knowledge and Experience
 4 plus years of related experience in game design, production, and or development. A Bachelor’s degree a plus.
o Experience must include a leadership role in a creative environment working with a variety of skill sets; artists, sound engineers, game designers, project managers, producers, and or software engineers.
o Experience and demonstrable track record of scheduling and completing projects on schedule.
 Knowledge of current trends in video gaming and online gaming in the mobile, social/casual, console, and PC markets.
 Solid problem solving skills.
 Experience with various project management approaches for the SDLC.
 Demonstrate ability to implement and manage the creative process.
 Strong business understanding of the on-line gaming and or casino games markets.
 Experience with identifying when there is a need to adjust creative and development approaches to maximize results.
 Proficient with MS Office Programs; PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Personal Attributes
 Very detailed and quality focused.
 Solid listening, written and verbal communication skills.
 Technically savvy.
 Quick learner.
 Proactive, self-motivated and self-directed.
 Strong work ethic and integrity.
 Positive outlook.
 Enjoys puzzle and mathematical games.
 Champion new game concepts.
 Drive specific product/project development projects in a matrix team environment.
 Develop creative briefs that outline details and goals for product kick-offs.
 Lead quality reviews and solicit feedback throughout a project to proactively avoid issues.
 Manage the initial and ongoing development of detailed written game and technical specifications.
 Organize post release reviews and use an iterative process to improve the game’s key performance indicators.
 Create a collaborative approach to mitigate risks and facilitate product review meetings with various project stakeholders.
 Provide support to Executive Producers and Project Managers on large projects.