Production Director

2 Months ago • 10-10 Years • Game Production

About the job

Job Description

Lead a team of producers and production assistants for a new AAA open-world game. Requires 10+ years experience in production/development management with shipped AAA titles, strong communication, and a KPI-focused mindset. Experience with open-world games is preferred.
Must have:
  • AAA game production
  • Production leadership
  • KPI-focused environment
  • Open-world experience
Good to have:
  • Open-world production
  • Production methodologies
  • Risk identification
  • Production coaching
Perks:
  • Free daily lunch
  • 401k match
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Responsibilities:

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.
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$121.0K - $251.6K/yr (Outscal est.)
$186.3K/yr avg.
Irvine, California, United States

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