Senior Game Producer

Position Summary

We’re seeking a Senior Game Producer for a 6-month contract to support the development of Threads of Time, our retro-inspired 2.5D JRPG. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative production team, driving milestone coordination, resource planning, and cross-functional support. We’re looking for someone who can flex across areas such as porting, localization, and other team needs as priorities shift.

You’ll use your strong production toolkit, problem solving, scheduling, conflict resolution, and communication, to keep us aligned and moving forward. Your leadership will empower teams, support smooth handoffs across departments, and help deliver an unforgettable game.

About Us

We’re on a mission to craft retro-infused JRPGs that spark the imagination and nostalgia of your favorite childhood games. Our team includes industry legends from iconic titles like Xenoblade Chronicles, Legend of Mana, and more.

Our current project, Threads of Time, takes players from the prehistoric era to the end of time, blending classic JRPG mechanics with fresh design and heart. Join us on this epic quest to make fun, narrative-rich games in an inclusive, supportive, and fun studio environment!

• Paid vacation
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to the game’s creative design and take ownership of features
• Competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Opportunities to help you strengthen your skills or learn something new
• A workplace that appreciates and values diversity and inclusivity

Responsibilities

Project Management and Scheduling

• Deliver Milestones: Own successful milestone execution across multiple departments
• Flexible Planning: Take on mid-level planning and create realistic project schedules for the teams, including setting key dates and reviews. Break down the roadmap into actionable steps, identify and manage dependencies
• Resource Management: Track capacity and velocity to identify constraints and improve efficiency
• Optimize Pipelines: Suggest and implement process improvements for smoother cross-discipline collaboration

Team Coordination and Mentorship

• Facilitate Production Meetings: Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, feature kickoffs, and others as needed
• Risk Management: Anticipate potential risks, proactively develop mitigation strategies, and resolve production challenges as they arise
• Conflict Resolution: Maintain a positive working environment by addressing conflicts swiftly and collaboratively
• Communication Excellence: Keep stakeholders, senior leadership, and team members informed with clear, timely updates on project progress
  
  

Cross-Team Support

• Jump In Where Needed: Provide support across porting, localization, QA, and other areas
• Uphold Standards: Ensure the game aligns with the studio’s vision and meets the highest quality standards.
• Champion Culture: Champion the studio’s values and goals, promoting a positive, inclusive culture
  
  

Stakeholder and Market Liaison

• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a point of contact for milestone production and production initiatives
• Market Insight: Stay informed on industry trends to maintain the studio’s competitive edge
• Creative Input: Utilize your JRPG knowledge to contribute to the creative aspects of game development

Requirements

• 5+ years in game production, including senior-level responsibilities and a full shipped title
• Strong project management skills, with experience supporting cross-functional teams
• Deep knowledge of JRPGs and retro-inspired design sensibilities
• Familiarity with the realities of end-of-cycle production and the flexibility it requires
• Proficiency with scheduling tools and tracking software (e.g. Jira)
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points For

• A love of JRPGs
• Experience with Jira
• A resident of Ontario or Quebec, Canada, or willing to move here

Salary: $90,000 to $110,000

This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to a game we’re incredibly passionate about. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help us ship something special, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that although this is a full-time remote position, applicants must reside in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, or British Columbia or be willing to relocate.

Maybe you think that your experience is not where it should be? Or you don’t meet every requirement listed in this job description? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t think they meet every qualification. But we feel that creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives, which is why at Riyo Games, we are focused on building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive studio. If your experience is not perfectly aligned with every requirement in this job description, but you’re interested in this position, we encourage you to apply anyway. We simply want to know what makes you special!

Riyo Games welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please email contact@riyogames.com. We will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you!