Lead Producer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Producer (Gamedev): Driving the production roadmap and closing phases of AA+/AAA game titles with an accent on operational execution and risk mitigation. Focus on leading production teams to gold master delivery, optimizing internal workflows, and managing high-intensity shipping phases.

Location: Fully Remote (Europe). Core working hours: 10am-4pm CET.

Company

An independent video game developer and publisher established in 2002, known for franchises such as Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior.

What you will do

• Drive the production roadmap through final critical stages to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of game modules.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks in real-time to keep the team focused on critical path goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of Producers and Associate Producers, fostering a culture of accountability and high-velocity output.
• Optimize internal workflows and communication loops to remove daily bottlenecks and maintain momentum.
• Act as the operational bridge between development teams and executive leadership, providing data-driven visibility into project status.
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning to ensure team wellbeing during intensive milestones.

Requirements

• Shipped at least 2 AA+/AAA titles as a Producer, with specific experience in the final closing stages of a project.
• Mastery of production methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
• Expert-level proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
• Professional fluency in English for rapid communication across a global team.
• Deep understanding of the technical challenges involved in modern AA+/AAA game development and "going gold".
• Must be based in Europe.

Nice to have

• Experience managing large-scale remote or distributed development teams.
• Passion for data-driven production and process optimization.
• Deep interest in the Soulslike genre and its unique production requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work with flexible schedules and core working hours (10am-4pm CET).
• Private Medical Insurance and sports membership reimbursement.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Profit sharing bonus and annual discretionary bonus.
• Remote office set-up support and company merchandise.

Hiring process

• CV and portfolio review followed by an initial call with a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• One or two technical interviews with the hiring team to evaluate experience and culture fit (NDA required).
• Potential technical test, decided on an individual basis.
• Final offer presentation call.