Head of Production

Arrowhead; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet friendly office

Open and transparent communication

Creative discussion opportunities

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Stockholm is seeking a Head of Production to lead game production strategy and execution. You'll manage production frameworks, mentor teams, and oversee operations while ensuring structured and effective development. Candidates should have over 5 years of game production experience, a strong leadership background, and the ability to drive strategic collaborations. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model in a vibrant gaming culture with numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game production with shipped titles.
• Experience in building production systems for sustainable development.
• Previous leadership of production teams with high-performance cultures.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall production strategy for Helldivers 2.
• Work with the Production Director for effective execution on product goals.
• Drive long-term planning and delivery structure across teams.
• Lead and grow the production team; manage hiring, structure, performance, and development.
• Establish scalable production practices and documentation across teams and live-service projects.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and external development strategies in collaboration with publishing and internal stakeholders.
• Champion continuous improvement of tools, workflows, and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Game production experience

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Mentoring producers

Job description

If you’re looking to make the best co‑op games in the world, you’ve come to the right place. We’re proud to have some of the best game makers and collaborators in the industry working with us. What’s more, we’re a fun bunch of game developers, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together. Our games are not for everyone. Are they for you?

We are now looking for a Head of Production

We’re looking for a Head of Production to lead the overall production strategy and release execution of Arrowheads games. You’ll be accountable for how production is structured, planned and executed in the studio – ensuring teams can operate effectively and sustainably at scale, while ensuring we deliver on our commitments.

This role is focused on setting up the conditions for reliable and consistent game production: designing production frameworks and processes, aligning stakeholders, mentoring producers, and making sure teams are equipped to deliver against ambitious goals. You’ll act as the bridge across functions, solving structural challenges before they become blockers and providing the clarity needed to keep things moving forward.

What you’ll do

• Define and own the overall production strategy for Helldivers 2, including planning models, development frameworks, and collaboration structure.
• Work closely with the Production Director to ensure they have the means to effectively and successfully execute on the product goals in line with established processes.
• Drive long‑term planning and delivery structure in partnership with Product, Creative, Tech, and QA leadership.
• Lead and grow the production team – managing hiring, team structure, performance, and individual development.
• Establish clear production practices and documentation that scale and adapt across teams and project phases, taking into account the evolving nature of live service games.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and external development strategy (co‑dev, outsourcing) in collaboration with publishing and internal stakeholders.
• Champion continuous improvement across tools, workflows, and cross‑team collaboration – always looking for ways to make development smoother and more predictable.

Who you are

• You have 5+ years of experience in game production, with a track record of leading large, complex projects or teams with shipped titles in your bag.
• You’re experienced in building production systems that support sustainable development at scale.
• You’ve led production teams before – setting expectations, mentoring others, and building high‑performing team cultures.
• You think structurally and strategically – you understand how process, people, and planning all connect, calmly navigate ambiguity and drive effective collaborations.
• You’re a strong communicator who can align stakeholders, simplify complexity, and get everyone moving in the same direction.

Bonus

• You’ve worked on multiplayer or live service games, and you’re comfortable collaborating with publishing and external partners.

How to apply

If you think that this position matches your background and skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible. We ask that your application always include relevant work samples or a link to your portfolio.

We interview candidates continuously and hire when we find a good fit.

Practical Information

Scope: Full‑time: 40 hours per week with initial 6 month probation period. Organisation: This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Location: Office first, hybrid solution possible. You need to be eligible to work in Sweden.

We are a pet friendly office! You can expect to find dogs and occasionally some cats around.

What we offer

Arrowhead Game Studios is a growing team of about 100+ people, best known for our co‑op titles. Despite our size, we remain a friendly and down to earth bunch, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together.

Located in a newly built, custom‑tailored offices on the Hammarby Kaj waterfront, we enjoy everything Stockholm has to offer. A thriving game dev scene, along with all types of activities are immediately available on our doorstep.

Our talented developers are crucial to our success, therefore we put a lot of emphasis in creating and maintaining a prosperous culture. We’re committed to open and transparent communication. Your ideas are welcomed, valued, appreciated – the ceiling for creative discussions is high.

We also have numerous work benefits for all our employees. You can read about them here!