Hipster Whale is seeking an experienced Producer to help us successfully deliver an exciting project! You’ll be a highly proficient communicator who understands the importance of providing continuous clarity to ensure projects run smoothly. Your experience will demonstrate an ability to successfully ship commercial titles and collaborate with external stakeholders, doing so using various industry-standard tools and processes.
We are looking for someone who is Melbourne based, who already has appropriate Australian working rights. Remote work arrangements will be considered for the right person, however, preference will be given to those who are located in Melbourne, Australia. The role is a full-time fixed-term contract for a duration of 6 months with a possibility of this being extended to a permanent position.
Our studio offers hybrid work arrangements (with a minimum of 2 days per week in the studio) and supports flexibility to accommodate individual needs where possible. We’re proud to have an inclusive work environment and encourage members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply!
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ABOUT US
Hipster Whale is an independent, award-winning games studio located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia.
At Hipster Whale, we pride ourselves on developing high-quality gameplay experiences which are enjoyed by hundreds of millions around the world. We’re passionate about mobile gaming and love to delight players with our light-hearted and bright games, which are easy to pick up but hard to master. Of course, none of this would be possible without the support from incredible partners and our small yet immensely talented team!
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in the role as well as a CV outlining your experience with [POSITION TITLE - YOUR NAME] in the subject line.
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CRITICAL INFO
Hipster Whale is a multi-award winning Australian studio, located in the heart of Melbourne. Their first release, Crossy Road, quickly became a viral success and Crossy Road titles have amassed more than 500 million downloads to date.
Hipster Whale has joined forces with world-renowned companies along the way, including Bandai Namco and Disney to create more top-charting games like PAC-MAN 256 and Disney Crossy Road. They continue to make and publish bright and funny games with broad appeal, including Piffle, and the Apple Arcade exclusives Crossy Road Castle and Crossy Road+.
Work Culture
We offer flexible working conditions, a lovely light-filled office right near Flinders Street Station (don’t worry, we also have blinds if darkness is more your thing), and training and development opportunities. Team happiness and fulfillment is essential for our business to be successful, and we know that means a respectful work/life balance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diverse applications.
If you can tick most of the requirements for a role but not all, please do contact us. We are always interested to see candidates who could grow into an advertised role. Don't let the list of attributes scare you off if you feel a role is really you.
Crossy Road is the 8-bit endless arcade hopper that started it all. Collect custom characters and navigate freeways, railroads, rivers and much more. Join over 200 MILLION players worldwide and experience Hipster Whale's massive viral #1 hit!
Bring your friends and see how far you can get in Crossy Road Castle– an endless spinning tower of arcade fun! Keep climbing as high as you can. Every run is different.
PAC-MAN 256 is the maze that never ends. But the Glitch is coming for you… Challenge your friends with the local co-op multiplayer mode, up to 4 players. Waka waka on PAC-DOTS and stay ahead of the super-villain: The Glitch. Take on a new gang of revived retro-ghosts including Sue, Funky, and Spunky and Outsmart them with over 20 ridiculous power ups: Laser, Tornado, Giant and much more.