Lead Producer

RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Management

• Own the production schedule from high-level roadmaps to sprint goals and everything in between; ensure teams are aligned, deadlines are met, and budgets stay on track
• Balance short-term problem solving with long-term planning, and support the team through unplanned challenges
• Coordinate project scoping, requirements gathering, and milestone definitions
• Work closely with project leadership to define what “done” looks like at each stage of development

Leadership and Collaboration

• Foster strong communication and collaboration across disciplines
• Mentor direct reports and production team
• Partner with the Executive Producer to evolve production practices and grow the team’s capabilities over time
• Help create a positive and sustainable development culture
• Coordinate across internal and external partners (vendors, outsourcers, etc.) as needed
• Manage up to studio leadership, ensuring executive team has clear and timely insights into project progress, risks, solutions, and budget

Experience and Knowledge

• Adapt your approach based on team needs; you know there’s no one-size-fits-all production methodology
• Collaborate with discipline leads to surface risks, identify solutions, prioritize trade-offs, and manage scope effectively
• Track and troubleshoot dependencies across teams
• Make sure playtesting feedback and milestone reviews are integrated into the development process

Execution and Quality

• Clearly communicate team progress and evolving priorities, surfacing blockers early and pushing for clarity when plans shift
• Ensure milestone content is delivered on time, at the expected level of polish, and meets internal goals
• Drive processes that support sustainable, high-quality development

Communication

• Champion production best practices that reflect the realities of your team, not just theory
• Help the team understand what’s happening, why decisions are being made, and how their work fits into the bigger picture
• Work with Directors and the Executive Producer to improve internal workflows, streamline communication, and support long-term planning
• Help maintain a shared understanding of vision, goals, and priorities, at all levels of the team
• Communicate with confidence and clarity, knowing when to lead the conversation and when to listen

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of experience in game production, with a history of leading cross-functional teams and shipping high-quality titles.
• 5+ years of managing/mentoring direct reports
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; you keep things moving and make sure people have what they need to succeed
• Ability to think strategically and “big picture” but also dive into the details when the situation calls for it
• Hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and other project managements tools
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, and waterfall methodologies, and knowing when to apply
• Experience managing and mentoring other producers
• Proactive mindset with a calm, constructive approach to problem-solving
• Bonus: experience with outsourcing coordination