About Us

Privateer Press, Inc. (www.privateerpress.com) is an award-winning publisher and manufacturer of games based in Bellevue, WA. We produce the acclaimed tabletop miniatures wargames WARMACHINE® and HORDES™ and the collectible miniatures game Monsterpocalypse™. We also publish the bimonthly No Quarter Magazine™ and the Formula P3™ hobby tool and paint range in addition to the board games Grind™ and Scrappers™ and the card game Infernal Contraption™. We are focused on producing the finest gaming products on the market today as we continue to build and expand the richness of our games and settings. We are an established game company in search of great people who are enthusiastic about producing engaging and enjoyable experiences and who can appreciate the inherent beauty of giant steam-powered robots smashing each other to pieces.

We are a hard-working crew who derive satisfaction from a job well done. We work in a fast-paced results-driven environment, and we seek a highly motivated individual to manage the on-time completion of various projects while maintaining our high standard of quality.

Job Description

The Project Manager (PM) is in charge of producing printed material to support Privateer Press’ product lines. Projects will include rulebooks, board and card games, packaging, inserts, and reference cards in addition to electronic support in the form of downloadable PDFs. The PM coordinates with the various facets of the Creative Development team (writing, editing, studio, graphic design, development, and licensing), vendors, and freelance contractors as well as our production and marketing departments to ensure on-time delivery of high quality products.

This is a full-time position in our Bellevue, WA office.

Responsibilities

• Project Management – The PM is responsible for ushering projects along the entire production life cycle from concept to deployment. The PM will take original project concepts, build mockups, acquire approval, coordinate personnel, and deliver finished products on time.
• Scheduling – The PM will work with the project management team to plan production schedules and will take every step necessary to ensure that projects complete on time to Privateer Press’ quality standards.
• Analysis – The PM performs analysis on the projects under his/her care. This includes, but is not limited to, budgetary concerns, process improvements, file management and storage, and efficient workflow. The PM will also perform feasibility analysis on projects before they are approved for official production.
• Resource coordination – The PM coordinates with the project management team and Director of Business to balance workload and schedules across the Creative Development department.
• Reporting – The PM maintains records of production details on each project, and upon a project’s completion the PM will furnish a post mortem report for future analysis and improvement.

Required Skills and Proficiencies

• Ability to break complex problems into smaller manageable tasks
• Strong personal initiative and organization
• Acute attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Familiarity with print publishing
• Confidence-inspiring work ethic and reliability
• Comfort with grammar, composition, and graphic layout fundamentals
• Working knowledge of Apple computers and common office software such as Word and Excel
• Upbeat and positive attitude

Preferred Skills and Proficiencies

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Knowledge of Privateer Press product lines
• College degree
• Sense of humor, the ability to quote movies (good and bad), and a desire to produce the best games on the market today

Start Date: Immediate

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Product

Compensation: Negotiable

Application Process:

To apply for this position, applicants must perform the following steps:

1. Prepare a resume of no more than two pages. The filename of the resume should be your first and last name separated by an underscore, and it must be in .doc, .docx, or .rtf format. (Word is preferred). Example: Mary_Smith.doc
2. Compose a cover letter of no more than one page. The filename of the cover letter should be your first and last name followed by “CL”, all separated by underscores. The file must be in .doc, .docx, or .rtf format. (Again, Word is preferred). Example: John_Doe_CL.doc
3. Send the two files to [email protected] and make sure the subject line says “Project Manager – [your name].” Example: Project Manager – Suzy Queue.