Production Director

Are you passionate about diving into complex problems, discovering new ways to build world class games and to contribute to an ever evolving process enhancement and studio optimization mindset? If you're enthusiastic about crafting world-class games and enhancing production processes, we want you on our team.

What you will do

As a Production Director at Guerrilla, we will look to you to: 

• Oversee all internal and external game projects, ensuring alignment with studio-wide objectives and quality standards.
• Establish and refine uniform production processes to be implemented across various projects, enhancing consistency and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a team of lead and principal producers who manage project-specific production and content creation pipelines.
• Maintain and improve multi-project production pipelines, ensuring comprehensive studio coverage on scheduling, scoping, risk tracking, prioritization, negotiation, opportunity tracking, and reporting.
• Develop long-term recruitment strategies for the production team and collaborate with recruitment for key leadership roles within the studio.
• Drive the continuous improvement and upskilling of the production team through tailored development programs.
• Regularly assess and innovate upon pipelines, processes, and tool usage to enhance studio efficiency and output.
• Collaboratively build and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term high-level schedules with precise resource allocation and growth plans for all projects.
• Work closely with studio management to regularly evaluate and optimize the development structure, communication pipelines, reporting structures, team composition, and strategies for sustainable growth.
• Effectively allocate resources across multiple projects to maximize efficiency and output.
• Collaborate with studio management and direction teams to review and provide strategic guidance on projects.
• Facilitate the sharing of production knowledge and best practices within Guerrilla and across other PlayStation studios.

Who you are

To be considered as a candidate for the role, we expect you to have:

• Extensive experience in production leadership roles within the video game industry, with a successful track record of delivering AAA titles.
• At least two full cycle AAA development cycles in a leadership position.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on achieving results.
• Comprehensive understanding of game development processes, including design, technology, and quality assurance.
• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of industry trends and innovations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Interested?

If you think you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! You can apply by hitting the “apply now” button. Be sure to submit your CV and a motivation letter - we like getting some insight into your reasons for applying to Guerrilla.

Please note: This position is based in our studio in the heart of Amsterdam. Guerrilla offers relocation and immigration support.

 

At Guerrilla, we believe that our team’s varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us create games that resonate with a diverse audience.

As an equal opportunities employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.

We encourage everyone to respond as we consider all candidates on the basis of their merit, unique strengths, and perspectives they will bring to the role.