Production Manager - Games Audio

Position: Production Manager

Reports to: Head of Production/or Head of Localisation

Purpose of Job: As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of dialogue production, for everything from indie mobile games to AAA console games, as well as voice production for other tech & digital media, in both English and other localized languages, working with a multitude of clients from around the world.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for each project’s full lifecycle: from client requirements, to defining a budget and a timeline, and delivering the project successfully to agreed milestones and quality levels,
• Prepare recording scripts for actors, directors and studio engineers, along with any other essential assets required for the smooth running of the recording sessions,
• Track the progress of the recording sessions throughout and adjust actor & director schedules accordingly,
• Handle script updates and changes and asset drops throughout the production,
• Track the progress of final audio assets deliverables by liaising with the Postproduction team,
• Solution focused and assess requirements to evolve/adapt production plans and timeline depending on the project,
• Interact with clients on a daily basis and manage the client relationship on the projects under your responsibility,
• Ensure that the client’s needs are met or rationalise any push backs in a clear and decisive way,
• Responsible for third party management including negation of fees in relation to your projects including freelancers, external vendors and other PTW service lines,
• Assist and support the Casting team with actor selection for auditions to ensure criteria and calibre is meet,
• Work flexibly and reactively to a high volume of workflow by managing your own workload & time,
• Prepare initial quotes based on the client’s early brief and then effectively communicate cost variations and changes throughout the project to all stakeholders; Handling all queries and issues arising,
• Taking full responsibility for ensuring that all necessary admin is completed accurately on a project without needing external prompting,
• Communicating any problems or issues to line manager or senior management in a timely manner,
• Set and manage the overall delivery of projects, with a responsibility for the allocation and effective management of all projects - working across multiple departments. Other
• Promote the Safety and Comfort of colleagues, freelancers, talent, clients and vendors
• General business adhoc responsibilities
• Adhere to company Security, Confidentiality and Health and Safety procedures and ensure the compliance of the team
• Adhere to the company IT and HR procedures and ensure the compliance of the team
• Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organisation

Requirements

• Knowledge, Experience and Skills
• In depth knowledge of the games industry and/or audio production processes – potentially with experience in broadcast, commercial or Postproduction, or at a developer or creative agency;
• Experience in a role requiring a similar overall project management skill set;
• Solid knowledge of project management – process oriented but can easily adapt to a growing company with evolving processes
• Capability to work independently as well as part of a team, be responsible and take ownership of the work delivered
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines, multiple accounts, multiple stakeholders and prioritise work accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and client-relationship management skills
• Experienced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, in particular of Microsoft Excel, ideally comfortable using formulas such as SUMIFS and COUNTIFS to produce stats in relation to dialogue scripts.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company matching

Who we are 

PTW is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.  

Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection. The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Ghostpunch Games. For more information, visit www.ptw.com. 

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