Associate Producer (Motion-Based Games)

Location: Remote / Hybrid (Los Angeles-based preferred)

Annual salary: USD 85,000 - 115,000 per year (Final base salary within this range will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.)

Type: Full-time

Reports to: Senior Game Producer

About the Role

As an Associate Producer, you will support the end-to-end development of motion-based games — from concept through launch — ensuring projects stay on track, teams stay aligned, and our player experience remains magical, intuitive, and family-friendly.

You’ll work closely with design, engineering, art, QA, and external partners to coordinate deliverables, manage schedules, and maintain clear communication across stakeholders.

This is an ideal role for someone who loves games, thrives in fast-moving environments, and cares deeply about creating meaningful experiences for kids and families.

What You’ll Do

Production & Execution

Maintain production schedules, and milestone tracking

Participate in and help run stand-ups and cross-functional sync meetings

Track dependencies, risks, and blockers across teams

Ensure builds and deliverables are on time and aligned with scope

Prepare milestone reports and stakeholder updates

Motion-Based Gameplay Support

Coordinate implementation of camera-based motion gameplay systems

Support playtesting with kids and families; synthesize feedback into actionable insights

Track motion calibration, usability improvements, and accessibility features

Ensure experiences are intuitive for a wide age range and skill levels

Evaluate milestones, write build notes and help compile stakeholder feedback.

Kids & Family Focus

Advocate for age-appropriate design and safety considerations

Support external brand or IP collaboration workflows when applicable

Keep fun, accessibility, and inclusivity at the center of development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as the communication bridge between creative, technical, and business teams

Partner with QA to prioritize and track bug resolution

Support publishing needs (build delivery, feature documentation, gameplay capture coordination)

Help coordinate external development partners when needed

What We’re Looking For

Required

3+ years experience in game production or project management

Experience working on shipped game titles (mobile, console, or interactive platform)

Strong organizational and communication skills

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows

Experience with tools such as GitHub, Notion, Slack, Asana, or equivalent

Passion for kids, family entertainment, and active play

Flexibility to collaborate across global time zones, including Asia (particularly Hong Kong), with the understanding that recurring meetings and coordination will be required outside standard U.S. business hours.

Bonus Points

Experience with motion-based, camera-based, or fitness-style games

Experience working with licensed IP or external partners

Background in consumer hardware or platform-based products

Experience conducting or coordinating playtests with children

Who You Are

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Proactive problem solver

Comfortable operating in a fast-growing startup environment

Collaborative and low-ego

Energized by building products that get kids moving and families playing together

Comfortable with ambiguity

Able to take initiative in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Nex Playground?

Build category-defining motion gaming experiences

Help shape a growing platform at an exciting stage

Work with a passionate team focused on joy, movement, and meaningful play

Make a real impact on how families experience games together