Production Director

4 days ago

Knutsford, United Kingdom WARNERMEDIA Full time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery⦠the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Areâ¦

When we say, âthe stuff dreams are made of,â weâre not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDâs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whatâs nextâ¦

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

TT Games was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2007 and went on to develop the hit LEGO games franchise. The company is proud to continue its mission to be the leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.

 

Your New Role...

Reporting to the Head of Production and Head of Game, you will directly manage a team of Producers while organizing and motivating the development team.

You will have experience successfully running large-scale projects through an entire project life cycle, including experience with developing a post-launch strategy.

You will be expert in understanding and pre-empting a console development teamâs requirements, building efficient pipelines, and unblocking dependencies to support and drive the implementation and smooth release of exceptional gameplay experiences.

Your Role Accountabilitiesâ¦

  • Working with the Head of Game, Design Director and project Directorâs group on project direction, planning and scoping

  • Interpreting designs and specs into tasks and content in milestones and deliverables

  • Scheduling, tracking, and resourcing; risk management and escalation; identification and resolution of pipeline and workflow efficiencies

  • Adapting to change while maintaining a credible project plan

  • Setting up robust and sustainable systems for a prolonged release strategy, including live production

  • Ownership of the project Jira database; responsible for the resolution, prioritistion and maintenance of tasks/ tickets

  • Management of direct reports and the wider team to deliver exceptional work in a positive, constructive and enjoyable environment

  • Building strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and partners

  • Working with QA Leads to ensure any testing requirements are covered

  • Championing improvements to the Studioâs wider production practices

Qualifications & Experience...

  • Extensive Production leadership roles, in the games industry, on console projects at scale

  • Experience developing and mentoring a team of Producers and motivating a wider multi-disciplinary team

  • Demonstrable ability to combine Studio and player requirements into a development roadmap that continues to improve the quality of the title and end-user experience

  • A self-starter who is highly organized and proactive, with excellent time management, planning, and communication skills

  • Expert knowledge of production methodologies industry best practices

  • Expert knowledge of industry-standard software (Jira, Perforce, etc.)

  • Experience with Unreal advantageous

  • Experience managing games as a service within a Production role advantageous

  • Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

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How We Get Things Doneâ¦

This last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bitsâ¦

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If youâre a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

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