Production Director
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Production DirectorRequisition ID:
R025522Job Description:
At Blizzard we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms borders backgrounds and generations only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.
Are you passionate about creating exceptional games that captivate players Do you have a deep understanding of game development and a desire to lead teams toward success If so we have an exciting opportunity for you to become the Production Director for an unannounced game being developed at Blizzard Entertainment! In this position you will play a crucial role in driving production.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the production efforts overseeing the entire development lifecycle from inception to postlaunch support.
Establish and maintain production pipelines procedures and tools that optimize development processes and facilitate seamless collaboration.
Plan and lead project schedules milestones and prioritization in collaboration with internal and external development teams.
Manage short-term and long-term resource and budget planning by working with the executive producer and the finance team.
Cultivate effective communication and collaboration between departments addressing roadblocks and ensuring alignment.
Develop scalable processes for project scheduling prioritization task tracking and problem solving to achieve results while maintaining high standards of quality.
Stay updated on industry trends and development methodologies to build an outstanding production culture.
Foster a creative environment encourage and empower the production team resolve personnel challenges and promote a culture of success.
Mentor and guide the production team in defining and achieving their career goals.
PLAYER PROFILE
Strong organizational development capabilities with experience structuring teams to align with desired product outcomes.
In-depth understanding of game development subject areas and pipelines particularly in relation to AAA games and production.
Self-motivated and proactive comfortable with ambiguity and driven to build structure and order within the production process.
Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment leading multiple sophisticated initiatives with various partners and teams.
Highly adaptable and capable of navigating constantly evolving conditions in the game development industry. Proven track record of growing guiding and encouraging production teams to achieve their full potential.
Proven ability to coach and mentor employees at all levels of the organization.
Experienced in working with supporting and service teams such as marketing legal finance creative HR etc.
Familiarity with localization quality assurance submission and build processes in game development.
Deep passion for playing and creating games.
Extensive production experience.
EXTRA POINTS
Experience leading development efforts for live-service games.
Working knowledge of industry-standard development pipelines and technology platforms.
Strong understanding of the game market and industry trends.
International game or business experience.
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft Overwatch Diablo and StarCraft Blizzard Entertainment Inc. () a division of Activision Blizzard which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Xbox PlayStation Nintendo Switch iOS and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty World of Warcraft Overwatch Diablo Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position please email your request to General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
