Rainbow Studios, a subsidiary of THQ, is one of the largest video game developers in the Southwest and develops premier original and licensed titles for current and next generation console systems. Rainbow’s video game history includes the critically acclaimed Motocross Madness PC series, the award-winning ATV Offroad Fury, top-selling Splashdown, the highly praised MX franchise, the blockbuster Disney-Pixar Cars titles, the critically acclaimed Wii title Deadly Creatures, and the recently released MX vs. ATV Reflex. We are continuing our legacy of industry-leading games by working on a variety of exciting and competitive projects. Employees choose Rainbow Studios over our competitors because we develop successful titles with broad appeal while promoting an all important work-life balance. In an industry where 2 years at one company is considered a lengthy tenure, Rainbow’s average is well over 4 years!
Position Summary: The Executive Producer is the visionary for the product and the person who builds the team and motivates them to accomplish their goals of shipping a high quality, entertaining experience on time and on budget. The Executive Producer also provides the link between the studio and the THQ marketing and sales departments.
Essential Job Functions: • Leads a highly effective product management team • Accountable for setting and meeting product line budgets • Ensures that schedules and deliverables meet defined objectives and quality standards • Provides studio teams vision in areas including but not limited to production, employee development, and employee relations • Works closely with marketing and PR teams to ensure effective promotion and distribution • Ensures regular project visibility to key stakeholders • Remains stationary for long periods of time while working in front of a computer • Manipulates a keyboard, mouse, and/or other input device • Participates in studio-sanctioned training courses • Performs other similar or related duties as necessary
Experience/Skills: • More than 10 years of industry experience • Extensive knowledge of game industry • Proven ability to inspire and lead teams • Shipped at least 2 projects from start to finish in a senior production capacity • Strong creative instincts • Experience in critical analysis of project scheduling process • Strong process, organizational, and business skills • Strong people management and problem-solving skills, to include conflict management and resolution • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships • Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change
Education/Certification/Licensing: Bachelor’s (BA) degree from accredited four-year college or university or equivalent experience
To learn more about Rainbow and the area check out our website at www.rainbowstudios.com.
