About Nexon

Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory, KartRider, and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.

But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 3 years running!

We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?

Summary of Position

The Associate Producer is responsible for running a successful live mobile game service. This includes executing the vision of the Producer by collaborating with various departments and ensuring the timely, high-quality delivery of various game services.

We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the Producer to collaborate on the direction and strategy of the game, ensure a healthy developer/publisher relationship; maintain alignment on goals and deliverables
• Manage aspects of the day-to-day efforts of the production team of one or more games
• Create and maintain production and development schedules and roadmaps
• Ensure that the game requirements, scope, schedule, and operations status are communicated to the developers and internal teams
• Work with the Producer to confirm that milestones are met and identify and communicate project risks to the Producer and other stakeholders
• Facilitate communication and liaise with internal and external partners regarding all aspects of live game operations
• Work with the Producer to deliver high-quality games on time and on budget including feature prioritization, risk and schedule management, reviews, and approvals
• Other duties as requested by the Producer, such as competitive research, playtests, and more

Work Experience

• 2+ years of mobile game production/development experience
• 2+ years of mobile games launch, live operations

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong understanding of mobile Free-To-Play game design, development, and operations
• Ability to cull actionable and meaningful insights from data analysis
• Demonstrated understanding of cohort analysis and control variables
• Strong research and analytical skills with great attention to details
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Solid understanding of the mobile game's environment
• Experience in monitoring and engaging game communities
• Project management, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Strong experience providing qualitative and productive game design feedback.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional/cross-organizational teams
• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in Korean and English is a strong plus
• Experience designing/operating/analyzing ongoing live operations and planning IAP sales strategy is a plus

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Nexon’s Benefits and Perks

We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.

Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (annually)

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $57,961.00 - $86,537.00 annually.

Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.