Sr. Producer, Mobile Gaming

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Who We Are

We’re a cast of characters working to shine a spotlight on anime. Crunchyroll is an international business focused on creating both online and offline experiences for fans through content (licensed, co-produced, originals, distribution), merchandise, events, gaming, news, and more. Visit our About Us pages for more information about our collection of brands.

Location: San Francisco

Our headquarters is located in downtown San Francisco, where our group of cross-functional experts assemble to create experiences for our passionate communities.

Senior Mobile Games Producer

As Senior Mobile Games Producer, you will lead the development, production, launch, and live operations of F2P mobile titles based on some of the top Anime brands in the world! You will be responsible for leading the production schedule and road map of both original titles and existing games imported from the Asian market, working with development teams worldwide. Apply quantitative and qualitative data in order to optimize the daily live operations plans and adapt to Ex-Asia. Market as needed. The Senior Producer will help drive the product strategy and be a business expert on existing and emerging game monetization mechanics.

Role Requirements

  • 5+ years of Producer/Product Management experience in a quantitative role 
  • 3+ years of experience managing free-to-play mobile games
  • Experience working with external game developers and 3rd party IP licensors 
  • Experience working with developers based in Asia 
  • Previous knowledge with localizing F2P games launched in Asia to the U.S. market 
  • Deep understanding of free-to-play game systems, economics, currencies and balance 
  • Ability to build and maintain schedules to ensure successful and timely delivery of production milestones 
  • Ability to craft clear, concise product requirements and specifications documentation 
  • Strong analytical capabilities 
  • ability to identify potential risks with proposed solutions
  • Ability to prioritize within projects to meet due dates 
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills 
  • Knowledge of and passion for Anime is a plus! 
  • Asian language skills is a plus!

Responsibilities

  • Leading F2P mobile anime games, from the pre-production through production phases, to meet the objectives of each responsible game title(s)!
  • Collaborate with Crunchyroll Games team discipline-leaders to define and refine the overall project roadmap and delivery timing while also analyzing live operation metrics and user feedback to derive insights on player trends and behavior to improve all aspects of title quality and maintain long term success of published titles.
  • Build recommendation proposals based on target market insights to contribute to the game product and services.
  • Where needed tune features, economy, and other features of imported Eastern titles for success in the Western Market through streaming, community, convention, and other broader Crunchyroll channels.
  • Connect with external developers to meet game development objectives, including but not limited to trend analysis, focus group testing/play testing, content management, roadmap planning, marketing strategies and monetization.
  • Work with internal UA, Marketing, Community, Localization, Operations, and Business Development teams for the success of game titles, as well as advocating for your titles within Crunchyroll and drive opportunities to promote said title.
  • Lead IP approval process with 3rd party licensors.
  • Coordinate with localization vendors and developers to ensure high quality translations while working with vendors to ensure the quality of outside results.

Benefits: San Francisco

  • Competitive salary
  • “Use What You Need” time away from work policy
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • Health care and dependent care FSA
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Support program for new parents
  • Fun, passionate and skilled co-workers

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About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles and manga publishing.

Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast.

The Crunchyroll app is available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

Our Company Values

You’ll see these in action if we’re lucky enough to have you:

  • Courage - When we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
  • Curiosity - We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
  • Service - We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
  • Kaizen - We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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