Head of Production

Hacksaw Studios AB; Stockholms län; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing perks including wellness

Modern office in central Stockholm

Opportunity to shape game delivery

Real influence and ownership

Collaborative gaming industry team

Job summary

Hacksaw Studios AB, a Stockholm-based game studio, is seeking a Head of Production to own the end-to-end production pipeline from concept through release. You will work with production, QA, compliance and management to ensure on-time delivery, high standards, and visibility on risks and release planning.

You will lead multiple productions, manage resources, and coordinate with compliance and QA to maintain quality and release readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior production leadership role, ideally within the gaming industry.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple concurrent productions.
• Structured, organised approach with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and to a high standard.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Comfort with navigating regulatory, certification, and release planning aspects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior production leader across all active productions, ensuring Team Leads have direction and resources.
• Maintain oversight of ongoing game productions, aligning priorities, timelines, and delivery risks.
• Ensure effective resource planning and delivery across the production organisation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for production status, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Maintain knowledge of end-to-end production process including design, development, QA, compliance, and release.
• Ensure games are prepared for certification and release in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Compliance and QA throughout the lifecycle to maintain quality and readiness.
• Continuously improve production processes, planning methodologies, and delivery practices to increase efficiency.

Skills

Senior leadership

End-to-end production

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Job description

About us

Hacksaw Studios is a Stockholm-based game studio focused on creating innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. With a focus on performance and precision, we bring ideas to life through technical expertise and creative collaboration. We have wide distribution, and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world.

The Role

As Head of Production at Hacksaw Studios, you will own the end-to-end production pipeline - from concept through release. Working closely with production, QA, compliance, and management teams, you will ensure that every game is delivered on time, to the right standard, and with full visibility on risks, certification, and release planning.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Serve as the senior production leader across all active productions, ensuring Team Leads have the direction, support, and tools they need to deliver.
• Maintain oversight of all ongoing game productions, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and delivery risks.
• Ensure effective resource planning and delivery across the production organisation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for production status, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Maintain expert knowledge of Hacksaw's end-to-end production process, including design, development, QA, compliance, certification, and release.
• Ensure games are prepared for certification and release in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Compliance and QA teams throughout the production lifecycle to maintain consistent quality and release readiness.
• Continuously improve production processes, planning methodologies, and delivery practices to increase efficiency, predictability, and scalability.

Qualifications

You bring:

• Proven experience in a senior production leadership role, ideally within the gaming industry.
• A strong understanding of end-to-end game production processes, from concept through release.
• The ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple concurrent productions.
• A structured, organised approach with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and to a high standard.
• Strong communication skills - you're comfortable operating across all levels of the organisation, from production teams to senior management.
• The confidence to have difficult conversations, give direct feedback, and drive resolution when things get complex.

Nice-to-have

• Experience in the regulated real-money gaming or iGaming industry.
• Familiarity with compliance, certification, and regulatory requirements relevant to game releases.
• A personal interest in games and the gaming industry.

Benefits

• A modern office in central Stockholm.
• Work with experienced, passionate colleagues in the gaming industry.
• The opportunity to shape the delivery of games played by millions of players worldwide.
• Real influence, ownership, and personal growth opportunities.
• Wellbeing perks including wellness allowance.

Practical Details

• This is an on-site position in Stockholm.
• Unfortunately, we cannot assist with relocation or visa sponsorship.