About the role
Company Overview
Virtuos is a creator-led organization founded in 2004, specializing in the use of latest technologies to develop immersive games. The company operates as a team of experts dedicated to innovation, excellence, and collaborative growth under the mission to Play, Grow and Win.
Position Overview
The Production Director serves at the helm of production efforts, steering project courses and ensuring teams are equipped to deliver projects on-time and on-budget. This role involves overseeing all studio projects, mentoring producers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable product vision across various titles in partnership with high-profile clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and strengthen the production team, shaping a vision to maintain game excellence in an expanding environment.
- Collaborate with Recruitment and HR departments to support the growth of production teams.
- Oversee projects alongside Producers to identify risks and challenges, formulating actionable contingency plans.
- Manage studio production output and assist Producers in setting milestone content and realistic production schedules in coordination with team leads and management.
- Communicate project progress to the Studio General Manager, the Head of Game Division, internal senior management, and clients; conduct ongoing risk assessment.
- Define and maintain best practices for planning, tracking, and reporting. Ensure accurate reporting at the studio level and track the efficacy of implemented changes.
- Coach the production team on change management to keep project scope controlled and ensure delivery within time, quality, and budget.
- Mentor junior production staff to ensure schedule tracking and high levels of ownership, responsibility, and accountability.
- Collaborate with Game Design, Engineering, QA, Art, and Animation departments to recommend and decide upon the overall operational model.
- Oversee the performance review process for the department, including establishing and tracking team KPIs.
- Develop trust and secure buy-in from key client stakeholders, development teams, and business development units.
- Master proprietary tools and development processes internal to Virtuos and its partner/client studios.
- Maintain awareness of current marketplace trends, specifically regarding similar or competitive products.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 10+ years of senior-level experience in AAA game production.
- Demonstrated experience in at least one full development cycle, from ideation to post-release support, in a management role.
- Experience leading teams with an emphasis on collaboration with Senior and Executive level leadership.
- High level of accountability and a desire to contribute to a creative environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adjust for various audiences.
- Proven record in client relationship management.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills for resolving complex issues.
- Excellent decision-making capabilities.
- Exceptional knowledge of project management practices, specifically SCRUM and Agile.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Desire to foster a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
- Natural inclination to lead and mentor team members.
- Technical understanding of the games industry and game development, paired with a passion for the field.