Head of Production - Videogame Publisher

Position: Head of Production - Top Videogame Publisher
Head of Production
Location:
Austin, TX (In-office Monday through Friday, work from home on Fridays)
Candidates must be local to Austin, TX or willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided)
Compensation: $140,000 - $200,000 base (DOE) plus bonus, PTO, 401(k), and full benefits

Opportunity

Join a top video game publisher as Head of Production.

We are a game developer and publisher with a long track record of delivering successful titles across multiple platforms. Our teams have contributed to a wide range of high-visibility projects spanning both original IP and recognized properties. While operating at a AAA production standard, we maintain a studio environment that emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and streamlined decision-making.

The Role

The Head of Production is responsible for driving the on-time delivery and overall quality of our games. This role partners closely with internal teams and external development partners to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will oversee the identification, selection, negotiation, and ongoing management of external developers and third-party vendors, while providing leadership across multiple production pipelines.

What You Will Be Doing

• Own production timelines, budgets, and delivery across multiple game projects
• Collaborate with internal departments and external development partners
• Oversee vendor selection, contracts, and ongoing partner management
• Drive production best practices to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability
• Ensure milestones are met while maintaining creative and technical excellence

What You Need for This Position

• 10+ years of game development experience in video game production
• Leadership experience as a Lead Producer, Executive Producer, or Production Director
• Proven track record managing multiple projects while consistently meeting deadlines and budgets
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What's in It for You

• Competitive base salary: $140,000 - $200,000 DOE plus bonus potential
• 4 weeks of PTO, plus paid Winter Recess (Christmas to New Year)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive health insurance and benefits
• Opportunity to work at a top-class video game publisher on high-impact projects

Benefits

• Vacation/PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) w/ employer match
• Bonus potential