Game Producer - Minigames

Samsung Ads is an advanced advertising technology company in rapid growth that focuses on enabling advertisers to connect audiences from Samsung devices as they are exposed to digital media, using the industry’s most comprehensive data to build the world’s smartest advertising platform. Being part of an international company such as Samsung and doing business around the world means that we get to work on big, complex projects with stakeholders and teams located around the globe.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Game Producer to join our dynamic team focused on developing innovative, engaging mini-games for our connected TV platform.

In this role, you will lead the full lifecycle of mini-game projects, from initial concept through launch and ongoing live operations. Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, third-party developers, and external vendors, you will ensure each project meets our high-quality standards, excites and delights users effectively, and leverages innovative technologies, including generative AI, to enhance gameplay experiences.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Function as the creative owner of the game projects, ensuring that each game is fun, exciting, and enjoyable for our users.
• Lead the end-to-end development process for mini-games, from conception and scoping to execution, release, and live operations.
• Review and evaluate game pitches from external developers, collaborating with internal stakeholders to greenlight projects that align with strategic goals.
• Define project scope clearly and produce detailed project requirement documents.
• Manage and coordinate with third-party development teams, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and quality standards.
• Track project progress, proactively manage timelines, and ensure that milestones and deadlines are consistently met.
• Identify, communicate, and manage potential risks and roadblocks to ensure smooth project progression.
• Regularly report project status to internal stakeholders, providing clear visibility into project health and progress.
• Facilitate stakeholder reviews, collect feedback systematically, and integrate feedback effectively into ongoing game development.
• Coordinate with external vendors to procure and deliver necessary assets to development teams efficiently.
• Oversee the successful delivery and launch of games, ensuring high-quality standards are consistently met.
• Manage post-launch game enhancements to continually optimize performance, user engagement, and overall player experience.
• Leverage functional knowledge of generative AI technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improved development workflows.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 6 + years of professional experience leading creative projects in game development, particularly in developing small games or casual gaming experiences.
• Proven track record of bringing innovative, fun, and creative games to market.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, ideally in collaboration with external development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively scope projects, manage resources, and produce comprehensive requirement documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project statuses, risks, and decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in coordinating asset delivery with external vendors and ensuring seamless integration into development workflows.
• Deep understanding of the live operations model, including analytics-driven game enhancement strategies to increase user engagement and retention.
• Familiarity with generative AI technologies and their practical applications in the game development process.
• Passion for creating high-quality, engaging game experiences tailored for connected TV platforms.

Salary Range Pay Transparency: Compensation for this role, for candidates based in New York, NY is expected to be between $140,000 and $175,000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role. Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.