About the role
Company Description
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe (BNEE) is a leading global publisher, developer and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC. Part of the Japanese Bandai Namco group, the company is known for franchises such as PAC-MAN, GUNDAM, TEKKEN, ACE COMBAT, DARK SOULS, and ELDEN RING, as well as the LITTLE NIGHTMARES IP. Headquartered in Lyon, France, the company motto is ‘Fun for all into the future’.
Position Overview
As a Senior Producer within the Content Creation team, dedicated to the Little Nightmares IP, you will oversee a portfolio of projects across multiple titles and platforms, from concept through release and post-launch support. You will collaborate with internal teams, external development partners, and your team of Associate Producers and/or Production Assistants. As a key production stakeholder, you will drive cross-functional alignment across development, publishing, and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive production execution across internal and external development teams, including co-development and porting partners.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Publishing, Marketing, QA, Localization, Release Management, Engineering, and Operations teams.
- Own project planning, scheduling, reporting, and financial tracking throughout the full production lifecycle.
- Drive worldwide release coordination in collaboration with Bandai Namco subsidiaries and external stakeholders.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate production risks while managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality trade-offs.
- Coordinate milestone reviews, build deliveries, ratings submissions, and release readiness activities.
- Break down large-scale technical initiatives into actionable development plans and drive execution across cross-functional teams.
- Translate technical and non-technical topics into clear, structured communication for stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
- Partner with Marketing and PR teams to support campaigns, events, and promotional asset alignment with the game vision.
- Assess project quality and feasibility during early development stages and provide actionable production recommendations.
Requirements
Experience and Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in video game production with shipped titles and full lifecycle ownership experience.
- Experience working in development studios and/or publishing environments (exposure to both is a strong asset).
- Strong experience collaborating across development, publishing, and cross-functional teams in multi-studio environments.
- Strong understanding of game production methodologies, development pipelines, and full production lifecycle.
- Experience managing distributed teams across multiple regions and time zones.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong project management, communication, stakeholder management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and complex production challenges in fast-paced environments.
- Strong understanding of gaming platforms, genres, and market landscape.
- Proficiency with production tools such as Jira, MS Project, and Excel.
- Fluent English is required.
Personality Traits
- Calm and composed under pressure.
- Analytical, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong collaborative mindset and team spirit.
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, challenge assumptions, and drive continuous improvement.
- Adaptability and flexibility in managing evolving priorities and workloads.
- Hands-on approach with a willingness to support teams wherever needed.
Additional Information
- Location: 15 rue Félix Mangini, 69009 Lyon, France.
- Remote Policy: Position is not eligible for full remote work.
- Contract Type: Permanent, full-time.
- Start Date: ASAP.
- Compensation: Fixed and variable compensation.
- Benefits:
- Flexible working hours.
- 2 teleworking days per week.
- Lunch vouchers.
- Reimbursement of public transportation costs.
- Work council advantages (gift vouchers, discount on services).
- Facility access: Gym room, gaming room, nap room, car/bike/scooter parking, cafeteria, and coffee corners.
Application Requirements
- CV and cover letter must be submitted in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be reviewed.