CATAN Game Content Producer

United States Hybrid

Full time

Product

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11/20/24

CATAN Studio publishes English-language CATAN analog board game products, produces engaging merchandise, and fosters community growth through organized play and events. Our dedicated team is devoted to building an enduring, positive, premium, values-based, global brand. Learn more at www.catanstudio.com.

Job Summary

The Game Content Producer is responsible for managing numerous game development projects and working with external partners to publish new games, expansions, scenarios, advertisements and graphic assets as well as work with our licensor, publishing partners, licensees and business units to create CATAN products for the English-speaking market.

What will your role involve

  • Work with CATAN developers and designers to ensure product revisions are finished on time and on budget 
  • Work with CATAN developers and designers to ensure new product designs are effectively developed on time and on budget. 
  • Create and manage game prototypes and other playtesting tools. 
  • Create and manage live and online playtesting programming. 
  • Manage the budget and meet the milestones of each active project. 
  • Assist in the creation of development briefs and collaborate with the licensor Catan GmbH, Catan Studio’s CCO, and CATAN Publishing Partners. 
  • Layout and edit game text, including rules, cards, components, packaging, etc. 
  • Maintain good communication and excellent relationships with valued licensors, licensees, designers, artists, writers, editors, business units, and play-testers. 
  • Interface with the Asmodee North America analog production team, follow their processes, and work with them to pioneer new processes. 
  • Assist in the maintenance of a digital catalog of essential CATAN assets to serve internal and external needs. 
  • Work collaboratively with several teams over internet-connected devices using MS Teams, Basecamp, Google-suite, Zoom, and several other web-based platforms. 
  • Adhere to a prescribed style guide and production file creation systems. 
  • Use software proficiently to perform file work and layout on all types of product files. 
  • Maintain good relationships with internal business units and key external partners. 
  • Work closely with freelancers and play-testers to realize the projects. 
  • Work with other media platform development teams (internal and external) to ensure they receive requested assets. 
  • All other tasks as directed by management. 

What do you bring

Position Skills & Qualifications 

  • Concise and effective written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to conceive and execute design/development plans and underlying processes. 
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and milestones and complete them on schedule. 
  • Highly proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and MS 365. 
  • Proficient with Mac OSX, word processing software, spreadsheet software, Google docs. 
  • A good understanding of modern board games. 
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized. 
  • Strong technical writing and editorial skills (experience with tabletop rules, or technical manual writing a plus). 
  • Ability to work either independently or collaboratively on projects. 
  • Willing to travel domestically or internationally on occasion. 

Experience/Education 

  • Minimum of 3-4 years of work experience in game development, or equivalent Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A, game design or a relevant related field). 
  • Minimum of 3-4 years of work experience in computer graphic design, print design, and print production layout, or equivalent Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A, graphic design, print production, or a similar field). 

Hesitant to apply because you don’t have all the experience or qualifications listed? Let us decide! The right candidate doesn’t always match up perfectly on paper. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas and innovation to our team. If you’re passionate about this role and believe your unique background and skills could contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you!

Why join us

  • 22 Days of PTO Annually 
  • 12 Paid Holidays 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance 
  • Competitive 401K Match 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • 2 Paid Volunteer Days Off 
  • Flexible & Hybrid Schedules 
  • Extensive Game Discounts 
  • $250 Annually in Game Bucks 
  • Career Growth & Development 
  • Mental Health Programs 
  • Virtual Healthcare Options 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Employee Referral Program 

Our Commitment

Asmodee’s purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. We seek to support our diverse community of players by creating representative gaming experiences that celebrate a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Diversity and Inclusion fuels our creativity and promotes internal and external equity which allows us to continue in our efforts to bring people together around the game table. Games are for everyone.