Director, Publishing Production

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

Wizards is searching for a hardworking, resourceful and highly experienced professional to join our team as the Director of Publishing Production, with a focus on our Internal Studios. This position is central to our Publishing efforts and will be key in crafting Wizards of the Coast’s ambitions, in particular within our Digital Gaming Portfolio endeavors (Internal, External, Licensed).

What You'll Do: 

• Build, manage and mentor our Publishing Production team members: this group will be the publishing relay to our internal development teams, and act as champions for assigned projects.
• Develop strategies to optimize workflows and support for our Internal Studios: anticipate and remove roadblocks.
• Ensure optimal collaboration with other Production verticals within Wizards of the Coast/Hasbro, most notably with External/Joint Venture and Licensed opportunities.
• Foster a strong culture of collaboration across internal (across Departments, Units and Companies) and external partners (vendors, strategic partners, etc.).
• Ensure Wizards’ Digital Gaming portfolio is tracked and managed optimally, with clear escalation paths and consistent care.
• Work across our organization to establish projects’ deliverables and associated budgets.
• Never complacent, you are always on the lookout for risks to mitigate and solutions to be found: identifying areas of improvement to evolve our processes, methods, and practices.

What You'll Bring: 

• 10+ years in production management in the video game industry, with a good mix of development and publishing experience.
• 5+ years managing and mentoring teams.
• In-depth knowledge of development, production and publishing pipelines and interdependencies, including familiarity with various project management methodologies.
• Console, PC, Mobile development & production expertise.
• Strong familiarity with multiple business models: traditional retail (digital & physical), F2P, GaaS, etc.
• Good knowledge of global publishing frameworks.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, fundamentally curious and possessing an innovative spirit that drives exploration and brings about new ways of doing things.
• Ability to influence change, anticipate roadblocks and find creative solutions to mitigate or remove them.
• Appreciation and ability to adapt communications to varied audiences: from junior Team Members to Executive level, from Artists to Engineers, from Business to Localization, etc.
• Flexible and adaptable. Patient and diplomatic.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation Range, Currency USD: 

• Starting Pay Range: $165,000
• Pay Range End: $306,500

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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