Overwatch Production Director: Strategy & Live Ops Lead

BLIZZARD KOREA STUDIO LLC.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment in Irvine, CA seeks a seasoned Production Director to lead production strategy for Overwatch and drive cross‑disciplinary teams. You will shape long‑term goals, allocate resources, and align creative vision with business outcomes to deliver ambitious live-service content and major releases.

The role requires deep production expertise, exceptional leadership, and a passion for world‑class player experiences across PC, console and cross‑platform ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 15+ years in game development, production or leadership within AAA or live-service.

Responsibilities

• Establish production vision, strategy, and operating model for Overwatch.
• Lead and develop production leaders and managers across teams.
• Partner with game leadership to define priorities and long-term goals.
• Drive operational excellence and risk management across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure visibility into delivery forecasts, staffing, and business impact.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

AAA game development

Live-service operations

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment in Irvine, CA seeks a seasoned Production Director to lead production strategy for Overwatch and drive cross‑disciplinary teams. You will shape long‑term goals, allocate resources, and align creative vision with business outcomes to deliver ambitious live-service content and major releases.

The role requires deep production expertise, exceptional leadership, and a passion for world‑class player experiences across PC, console and cross‑platform ecosystems.