Chief Of Staff (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Chief of Staff (Gamedev): Serving as a trusted partner to the CEO and studio leadership to drive operational efficiency and strategic execution with an accent on cross-functional alignment and process optimization. Focus on translating high-level studio goals into actionable roadmaps, facilitating leadership rhythms, and removing operational friction across Production, Creative, and Business functions.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 USD annually

Company

A startup multimedia studio behind the hit indie horror franchise Poppy Playtime, currently expanding its team and operations.

What you will do

• Own the leadership operating rhythm, including scheduling and facilitating meetings, creative reviews, and planning sessions.
• Translate studio goals into quarterly and annual plans, tracking progress and surfacing risks early.
• Lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives and special projects across Business, Creative, and Production.
• Improve workflows and processes across Design, Engineering, Art, and Production to identify bottlenecks.
• Serve as a central point of coordination to ensure alignment on priorities, dependencies, and timelines.
• Act as a day-to-day thought partner to the CEO on priorities, trade-offs, and studio health.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from Los Angeles, CA.
• 4–7+ years in operations, production, program management, consulting, or startup leadership.
• Experience supporting executive planning processes, including leadership offsites, annual planning, and OKRs.
• Proven ability to both plan strategically and execute tactically.
• Exceptional organization, meeting facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and maintain a team-first mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience in a game studio or creative production environment.
• Experience directly supporting executives or leadership teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and FSA/HSA accounts.
• Profit sharing opportunities.
• Paid time off, sick time, and holidays.
• Parental leave support.
• Commitment to an equal opportunity workplace and fair chance hiring.