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CD PROJEKT RED · 1 day ago

Production Director

CD PROJEKT RED is a company dedicated to creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs. They are seeking a Production Director to lead the production team for Project Sirius, ensuring project clarity, managing risks, and fostering collaboration across teams.

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Responsibilities

Work alongside the project’s Directors group, shaping project-wide strategy beyond production
Oversees and manages the Lead Producers directly, and provides mentorship for the full production team
Responsible for recruitment of Production team, coordinating and consulting with Executive Producer
Provides structured performance input for producers and other leaders, focusing on delivery effectiveness, collaboration and risk management
Builds team structures that enable scalability, strong cross-functional collaboration and long-term project success
Supports the Executive Producer in project routines, reviews, and external representation when required
Supports the Executive Producer by representing production leadership when needed, contributing to both production and broader leadership decision-making
Oversees management of project backlog, jira methodologies, tools, workflows and production practices
Ability to challenge and set standards for deliverables, pipelines and milestones
Anticipates risks, implements mitigation strategies, and escalates critical issues to the Executive Producer
Oversees co-development partnerships, budgets and cross-team dependencies to ensure smooth execution
Consults with Executive Producer to identify areas of need for project headcount and budget

Qualification

Game development experienceProduction managementAgile environmentJiraConfluenceTeam buildingEmpathyKindnessInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

At least 5+ years of experience as a Lead Producer or Production Director in game development, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, successful AAA projects and managing producers
Ability to self-drive, work autonomously, and deliver
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams, in an Agile environment
Experience building, growing, and maintaining productive teams
Deep understanding of the pipelines in the game development process, and proven track record of instilling process and workflows
Experience with Jira and Confluence
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Proactive problem-solving skills with a positive and constructive attitude
Practices and encourages kindness, empathy and respect

Preferred

Experience producing games in UE4/UE5
Familiarity with CDPR products

Benefits

Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
401K with employer matching.
Gym Membership Reimbursement.
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
Flexible working hours.
Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

Company

CD PROJEKT RED

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CD PROJEKT RED is a home to well over 800 game-making professionals from all over the globe.

H1B Sponsorship

CD PROJEKT RED has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

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Late Stage
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