At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.
Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Rockstar San Diego is on the lookout for an Associate Production Coordinator to join our Environment Art team and assist in making some of the most highly respected and widely recognized AAA titles in video games.
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA.
WHAT WE DO
- Production Coordinators work to improve global communication between various disciplines of Art, Code and Design to ensure there is a clear workflow, with transparency of moving parts, to our fellow developers.
- We collaborate with Artists, Leads and Directors to schedule, track and complete team goals.
- We proactively use knowledge and experience to identity and solve problems before they affect our development teams.
- We build an inclusive, engaged, and fun working environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide production support to the Environment Art team.
- Understand the needs and workflow of the Environment Art team and connected teams, and proactively help to streamline and adjust our project management processes.
- Help manage the flow of assets and information between disciplines and team members.
- Maintain an active awareness of team goals and timelines.
- Proactively identify and resolve production issues.
- Prepare effective production reports.
- Ensure meetings are properly documented and actioned.
- Assign, prioritize, and track tasks using our in-house project management tools.
- Assist development teams in identifying and resolving issues preventing progress.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree / diploma in a related discipline, or 1+ year experience working within QA.
- Proficiency in multiple software tools to manage projects and facilitate related communication, including and not limited to Excel, Bug Tracking Programs (i.e. TestTrack Pro, JIRA, Bugzilla), Word, MS Project, PPM system, Visio, and PowerPoint.
SKILLS
- Experience contributing to the maintenance of a project plan and schedule.
- Great interpersonal skills. Must be able to work closely in a team setting and with other departments.
- A willingness to be involved in all aspects of the development process.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Positive, solution-oriented individual with a passion for game development and project management.
- Excellent and confident communicator.
- Eagerness to learn new workflows and software tools.
- Motivated, flexible and autonomous.
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Experience managing web content. E.g. wikis, dashboards.
- Genuine enthusiasm for video games; especially Rockstar titles.
PLUSES
Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.
- Experience with or interest in the production of video game art.
- Proven successful production experience organizing and tracking large amounts of information.
- Software development or video game industry experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.
Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
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The pay range for this position in San Diego at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.