Production Director

InfluencerUpdate; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Director to optimize development processes and lead a talented team in a hybrid environment. This role involves managing multiple large-scale projects, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring high-quality player experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the games industry, with experience in AAA titles and a commitment to operational excellence. Join a diverse team that draws inspiration from London's rich culture, and help shape the future of entertainment through innovative production techniques and collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in production leadership within the games industry.
• Deep knowledge of game development methodologies and tools.
• Experience mentoring and motivating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish best-practice production methodologies and tools.
• Support Production Managers in achieving high-quality outcomes.
• Manage resource planning and promote a positive working environment.

Skills

Production leadership in games industry

AAA console and PC game releases

Leadership skills

Game development methodologies

Mentoring Producers

Communication skills

Unreal Engine

Production management software (JIRA, Trello)

Hybrid-remote environments

Collaboration with global stakeholders

Tools

JIRA

Trello

Shotgrid

Job description

Producer - Production - London (Hybrid), United Kingdom

Job Title

Production Director

Job Description

At WBD, we celebrate storytelling across a vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands. Behind these stories are the storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring characters to life and craft the future of entertainment.

We offer career-defining opportunities, curated benefits, and tools for growth. Join us to thrive in a supportive and celebrated environment.

Rocksteady Studios, founded in 2004 and based in London, is an award-winning video game developer known for the Batman: Arkham series. We focus on quality entertainment, combining genre-defining gameplay with cinematic narratives and AAA production values. Our diverse team draws inspiration from London's rich culture and history.

We are seeking an accomplished Production Director to optimize our development processes, team organization, communication, and planning. You will foster continuous improvement across all titles and support your team to excel.

Reporting directly to the Studio Director, you will manage and develop the Production team, including Production Managers. You will coordinate resource allocation with Heads of Discipline and serve as a key escalation point for operational issues.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing multiple large-scale console and PC projects throughout their lifecycle, including post-launch content. Experience in large organizations handling multiple active titles and working in a hybrid-remote environment is advantageous.

A commitment to delivering high-quality player experiences and experience working with major global IP and stakeholders are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and evolve best-practice production methodologies and tools.
• Support Production Managers to achieve high-quality outcomes, balancing cost and schedule.
• Collaborate on staff development, training, and priorities.
• Report project progress, issues, and risks to senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage resource planning with Heads of Discipline, P&C, and Finance teams.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and healthy working environment.
• Share knowledge with WB Games studios group.
• Work with the Development Director to implement innovative production techniques.
• Develop risk management and contingency plans.
• Ensure production practices align with company values and culture.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a Production leadership role within the games industry on large-scale projects.
• Multiple AAA console and PC game releases.
• Leadership skills to deliver operational excellence in complex environments.
• Deep knowledge of game development production methodologies and tools.
• Experience mentoring Producers and motivating multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent personal organization and communication skills.
• Experience with Unreal Engine is advantageous.
• Proficiency in production management software such as JIRA, Trello, Shotgrid, or similar.
• Experience working in hybrid-remote environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate with global IP and brand stakeholders for high-quality experiences.