Lead Producer / Product Owner

ppUrban Games is an independent and highly-successful video game development company focused on simulation and management games. Urban Games' newest and most ambitious title is Transport Fever 3, a highly-anticipated tycoon game to be released in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Urban Games offers the opportunity to work on unique video games in a creative work environment and career opportunities with competitive salaries. The company is based in Schaffhausen directly at the train station and can therefore be reached in just 36 minutes from Zurich. /ppThe lead producer / product owner has the responsibility to make the product the best it can be and to make sure that the requirements for its development are clear and to the point in close collaboration with the Head of Development. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliOwn the production strategy and have overall lead about planning, prioritizing and scoping /liliTeam up with product engineers and producers to plan and realize new developments /liliWork out specifications for new game features and technologies in consultation with the team /liliCoordinate the testing of the work of software engineers and artists and lead an iterative process /liliUnderstand the market and keep up to date with the fan base /liliAnswer all product related questions in matters of gameplay, usability, user interface and more /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliBachelor's degree in computer science or related field /liliExcellent communication skills with technical and non-technical team members /liliGood analytical and problem-solving skills /liliAbility to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks /liliExperience in designing products that were successfully brought to market /liliGerman and English communication and writing skills (B2 at least) /li /ulh3Preferences /h3ulliMaster's degree in computer science or related field /liliExperience in the video game industry /liliProven track record of successful game design /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr