Senior Gaming Producer

About Moonbug Entertainment:

Moonbug is a next generation entertainment company that has cemented itself in the children's media space. Would you like to be part of the next frontier of inspiring and engaging stories to kids around the world?

Founded in 2018, with primary offices in London and Los Angeles, Moonbug creates, produces and publishes thousands of minutes of video and audio content every month with the goal of teaching compassion, empathy and resilience. We are a fast-paced global company, and have already grown to become the largest kids’ entertainment company on digital platforms in the world. Some of our existing titles include global sensations CoComelon, Blippi, Little Baby Bum, Morphle, Supa Strikas, ARPO and many more which are available in 32 languages and can be viewed on more than 100 platforms globally.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. Candle is run by leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.

The Role:

As a newly formed department within Moonbug, we are looking for an experienced Senior Gaming Producer to join our Gaming department, and lead the Gaming Production team. This role will focus on producing top-quality games for kids on mobile and Roblox platforms. The successful candidate will guide our projects from conception to large-scale delivery, on time and on budget, ensuring they captivate our young audience and stand out in the competitive gaming market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full production lifecycle of gaming projects on Roblox and mobile platforms, ensuring they align with Moonbug’s vision and exceed industry standards.
• Mentor and manage a team of producers and other team members, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Collaborate with various cross-functional teams and external studios  to develop innovative and appealing gaming experiences
• Strategically manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure the successful and efficient delivery of large-scale gaming projects.
• Uphold high-quality standards for all games, focusing on creating engaging, child-friendly experiences.
• Keep up-to-date with children's gaming trends and advancements to drive innovation in our gaming portfolio.
• Work closely with the VP Gaming & Interactive to ensure we deliver products and experiences at a high level, managing timing, budgets and external teams.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in successfully delivering large-scale games and apps, particularly on iOS, Android, and Roblox platforms.
• Proven leadership and project management skills, with a track record of mentoring teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for leading diverse teams and aligning with stakeholder objectives.
• A strong passion for developing captivating and safe gaming experiences for children.
• Deep understanding of game design principles and a player-centric approach to development.
• Developing processes and procedures for gaming production 
• Experience of delivering within defined resources, such as budgets and headcount 
• Great problem solving skills and being able to seek and present solutions
• Proven experience of working in a fast paced environment and changing priorities
• Experience of working within ambiguous and unstructured environment, whilst embedding new processes and procedures for gaming production
• Experience of working in a fast paced and commercially focussed environment