What We Do
We are a highly collaborative team dedicated to providing Epic players with an incredible social experience. As a team, we build tools, features, and systems used by millions of players around the world.
What You'll Do
Epic Games is looking for a Lead Producer to help develop and grow the future of Fortnite. The Lead Producer will use their product and project management expertise to guide the team to success, while working with design, art, engineering, and various other disciplines. If you're excited about building world-class player-facing features and driving a team to achieve success, we encourage you to apply!
In this role, you will
- Manage and lead a team of Producers to ensure consistent and high-quality results.
- Provide vision, direction, and mentorship to your team, fostering their growth and professional development.
- Drive strategic planning and execution for major features within Fortnite, from concept to release and live operations.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (design, art, engineering, QA, marketing, etc.) to ensure alignment and efficient workflows.
- Identify and mitigate risks, remove blockers, and proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track.
- Establish and maintain clear communication channels, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
- Champion best practices in project management, including Agile methodologies, backlog grooming, and sprint planning.
- Analyze data and player feedback to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment, promoting collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
- Take ownership of the overall quality and success of features and initiatives under your purview.
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in product or project management in the gaming industry, with a focus on live service games.
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership or management role, leading a team of producers or project managers.
- Deep understanding of game development pipelines, from pre-production to launch and post-launch support.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering high-quality, player-facing features on time and within budget.
- Strong knowledge of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and experience with project management tools (Jira, Confluence).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and challenges.
- Passion for games, with a deep understanding of player psychology and engagement drivers.