Production Director

Counterpunch A Virtuos Studio; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Peers network

Big franchises exposure

Competitive salary

Technical exposure

Training & development

Mobility program

Staff outings

Work-life balance

Job summary

Virtuos Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Production Director to helm production efforts, guiding projects to delivery on time and on budget. You will oversee studio projects, mentor producers, and collaborate with diverse teams to align with the overall product vision for multiple titles with high-profile clients.

You will lead growth of the production team, manage risks, and set best practices in planning, tracking, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level experience in AAA game production, including a full development cycle.
• Proven ability to lead senior/executive stakeholders and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong accountability and contribution to a creative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with client relationship experience a plus.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving in complex scenarios.
• Deep knowledge of project management practices including SCRUM and Agile.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Desire to foster a dynamic, collaborative team environment.
• Natural inclination to lead and mentor a team.
• Technical understanding of the games industry and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the Production team and guide growth in a dynamic studio.
• Oversee projects with Producers to identify risks and craft contingency plans.
• Support Producers in setting milestones and realistic production schedules.
• Communicate project progress to senior management and clients, assessing risk.
• Set best practices for planning, tracking, and reporting across studio operations.
• Coach the team on change management and keeping scope within time and budget.
• Mentor junior Production staff with tracked schedules and ownership.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, QA, Art and Animation to inform operations.
• Oversee performance reviews and KPI tracking for the department.
• Build trust with client teams, development teams, and business teams.
• Pivot to master proprietary tools and processes within Virtuos and partner studios.
• Monitor market trends and competitive products.

Skills

AAA game production

Leadership

Communication

SCRUM & Agile

Project management

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Industry knowledge

Job description

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.

Virtuosi is a team of experts - people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win - together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As our Production Director, you will be at the helm of our Production efforts, steering the course of our projects and ensuring our teams are properly equipped to deliver projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. This role demands an experienced operational leader who can inspire and fortify our growing production team. You will oversee all studio projects, lead and mentor producers, and collaborate closely with diverse teams to enable the overall product vision across a myriad of titles in partnership with high-profile clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and strengthen the growing Production team and shape the vision to maintain the excellence of our games in an ever-growing environment. Simultaneously, support the growth of our Production teams by collaborating with our Recruitment and HR departments.
• Continuously oversee projects with Producers to identify risks and challenges, and help formulating actionable contingency plans.
• Oversee all the productions of our studio and support Producers in their roles, assisting your team to set milestone content and realistic production schedules in coordination with team leads and management.
• Manage communication of projects' progress to the Studio General Manager, the Head of Game Division and internal senior management teams, as well as clients, assessing risk on an ongoing basis through your team.
• Set and maintain best practices in terms of planning, tracking and reporting. Leverage your experience to ensure that the right things are being reported on by Producers at studio-level, implementing changes where necessary and tracking the efficacy of these changes.
• Coach the Production team with regard to change management, ensuring project scope is kept under control and teams deliver their various mandates within time, quality and budget.
• Mentor junior Production staff, ensuring that each member of the team is working from a tracked schedule and has a strong sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of their contribution.
• Collaborate with Game Design, Engineering, QA, Art and Animation teams to make recommendations and decisions regarding our overall operational model.
• Oversee the performance review process for your department, establishing and tracking KPIs for your team.
• Develop trust and secure buy-in from multiple teams including key members of the client's team, the development team and the business development team.
• Pivot to quickly master proprietary tools and development processes both within Virtuos and with our partner and client studios.
• Keep abreast of current trends in the marketplace, especially with regard to similar and/or competitive products.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience at a senior level working in AAA game production, having been through at least one full development cycle, from ideation to post-release support, in a management role.
• Experience of leading a team with emphasis on collaborating with Senior and Executive level leadership.
• High level of accountability, with a desire to strongly contribute to a creative environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the capacity to adjust to the audience (team, internal or external stakeholders). A proven record in client relationship management is a plus.
• Critical thinking, and analytical skills to resolve complex issues.
• Exceptional knowledge of project management practices including excellent knowledge of SCRUM and Agile practices.
• Strong ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• A desire to foster a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• A natural inclination to lead and mentor a team.
• A technical understanding of the games industry and game development, while maintaining the passion that brought all of us to this industry.

ABOUT US

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.

About Our Team

Officially launched in 2022, Virtuos Kuala Lumpur (KL) is home to a multicultural team of talented and passionate game developers. Led by a team of industry veterans, we cover a wide range of technical capabilities from art to engineering at Virtuos KL. As our team continues to expand, we welcome new talent at multiple career entry points to join us and make games better, together!

WHAT WE OFFER

• A rewarding career path with long-term career potential
• Network of highly talented and driven peers
• Exposure to some of the biggest names and franchises in the industry
• Competitive salary and social benefits
• Develop your expertise in the latest platforms and technology
• Constant training and career development to enhance personal value and skills
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
• Awesome staff activities and company-sponsored outings
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance environment

People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.