Studio Production Director - Game Delivery Lead

HellaGoodAudio; Dundee; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working hours

28 days holiday increasing yearly to a

33 days holiday total

Job summary

Pocket Sized Hands is seeking a Head of Production to own delivery across a growing project portfolio, collaborating with clients, external teams, engineering, art and design to keep scope, schedule and quality aligned. You will line-manage producers, QA and art, shaping a production function that supports high performance and employee growth.

The role is based in Scotland, Dundee (in-office), with leadership responsibilities across the studio and day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of production teams in game development.
• Experience delivering external client projects.
• Strong understanding of the development lifecycle and outsourcing models.

Responsibilities

• Own the successful delivery of projects across the studio's portfolio, tracking scope, schedule and budget.
• Act as the point of accountability for delivery confidence across concurrent client engagements.
• Support the day-to-day running of the studio, resolving blockers and priorities.
• Track and manage delivery using Jira, ensuring clarity and follow-through.
• Build and maintain realistic project plans and resourcing models.
• Communicate risks, assumptions and trade-offs clearly to clients and teams.
• Line manage producers, QA and art, providing feedback and growth plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Jira

Job description

Pocket Sized Hands is seeking a Head of Production to own delivery across a growing project portfolio, collaborating with clients, external teams, engineering, art and design to keep scope, schedule and quality aligned. You will line-manage producers, QA and art, shaping a production function that supports high performance and employee growth.

The role is based in Scotland, Dundee (in-office), with leadership responsibilities across the studio and day-to-day operations.