Production Director

5 Months ago • 10-10 Years • $120,960 PA - $251,640 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Lightspeed LA is seeking a Production Director with 10+ years of experience in managing AAA game development. You'll lead a team of producers, ensure project quality, and implement KPI-driven production methodologies. Experience with open-world games is highly desirable.
Must have:
  • AAA game development
  • Production leadership
  • KPI-driven environment
  • Open-world games
Good to have:
  • Production methodologies
  • Risk identification
  • Solution proposals
  • Design direction
Perks:
  • Free daily lunch
  • 401k with match

Job Details

Responsibilities: Welcome to Lightspeed LA, the first U.S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. Lightspeed LA is focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling. We are developing the first in a series of genre-defining titles. Why join Lightspeed LA? For us, it’s not only about the exciting, new AAA open world game we’re developing but also about team values and studio culture. We foster an open and transparent environment where everyone feels comfortable providing constructive feedback about all aspects of our games. We encourage the showing of work that’s still in progress. We don’t attack or question unfinished work, we celebrate its promise. We have a No Blame Culture where we blame the problem, not the person. This is a safe place to fail, and we don't view failure as a negative, but as the natural result of pushing boundaries and trying new things. We create together. We face Challenges Together. We succeed together. About this position at Lightspeed LA This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Production Director to join our in-house team and help create world-class production quality on a new and exciting open-world AAA game. We are seeking someone who will bring passion to the role, collaborating closely with production and other disciplinary teams, to help create AAA-level production quality Below is an outline of responsibilities and some of the qualities we look for in the ideal teammate. Responsibilities: Build, Manage, and Lead a team of Producers and Production Assistants that are responsible for capturing requirements, tasks, and actions that must be completed in order to successfully deliver projects and features for our AAA open-world title. Provide guidance and direction to ensure that project goals and deliverables are clearly communicated and achieved. Develop and improve new and existing production methodologies. Coach members of the Production team on how to identify and anticipate risks associated with projects currently in development, and how to propose solutions. Responsible for ensuring product quality and design direction through each stage of the development process. Requirements: At least 10 years of experience in management in a production/development environment with at least one shipped AAA title in a production leadership capacity. Excellent communication skills Familiarity on implementing and working in a KPI-focused environment, and delivering ROI Collaborative, proactive, creative, and accountable team mindset Desirable Skills & Experience: Strong understanding of production requirements for an AAA open-world title Perks and Benefits: Just some of the benefits of working with us here at our newly built studio in Irvine, CA. Free daily lunch Beverages, fresh fruit, and snacks 401k with employer match Monthly Cell phone bill reimbursement Financial wellness sessions Flexible spending account Team building and company outings Parental leave for new parents Company paid health insurance Life and disability insurance Employee assistance program Wellness training Travel insurance Preventive care Location State(s) California The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $120,960.0 to $251,640.0 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is a leading global game developer, with teams across China, United States, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for more than 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE(co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.). LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

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About The Company

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is a leading global game developer, with teams across China, United States, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for more than 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE(co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.) . LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices. Follow us on Twitter @__lightspeed___ and Facebook@LightSpeedStudiosGames

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