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Senior Game Producer - Party & Puzzle Games

OR · On-site +1

$170K - $250K/yr

Qualifications: * 7+ years of experience in Video Game Production, preferably in both Publishing ... Proven leadership skills, able to influence teams without direct authority, while fostering a ...

Netflix

Senior Game Producer - Party & Puzzle Games

$170K - $250K/yr

Qualifications: * 7+ years of experience in Video Game Production, preferably in both Publishing ... Proven leadership skills, able to influence teams without direct authority, while fostering a ...

Netflix

Senior Game Producer - Party & Puzzle Games

$170K - $250K/yr

Qualifications: * 7+ years of experience in Video Game Production, preferably in both Publishing ... Proven leadership skills, able to influence teams without direct authority, while fostering a ...

Netflix

Senior Game Producer - Party & Puzzle Games

OR · On-site +1

$170K - $250K/yr

Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in Video Game Production, preferably in both Publishing and ... Proven leadership skills, able to influence teams without direct authority, while fostering a ...

Netflix

Executive Producer, Party Games

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$133K - $135K/yr

... in Video Game Production, with expertise in Development, Publishing and LiveOps. Deep toolkit of production processes, with the judgment to select and adapt the right tools to ever-changing ...

Netflix

OR · On-site

$123K - $125K/yr

... in Video Game Production, with expertise in Development, Publishing and LiveOps. Deep toolkit of production processes, with the judgment to select and adapt the right tools to ever-changing ...

Netflix

Executive Producer, Party Games

Los Gatos, CA · On-site +1

$144K - $146K/yr

... in Video Game Production, with expertise in Development, Publishing and LiveOps. Deep toolkit of production processes, with the judgment to select and adapt the right tools to ever-changing ...

Netflix

Executive Producer, Party Games

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$133K - $135K/yr

... in Video Game Production, with expertise in Development, Publishing and LiveOps. Deep toolkit of production processes, with the judgment to select and adapt the right tools to ever-changing ...

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How much do director video game production jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director video game production in the United States is $123,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Video Game Production vs Producer Video Game Production?

AspectDirector Video Game ProductionProducer Video Game Production
Primary RoleOversees creative vision, design, and overall development of the gameManages project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely delivery
CredentialsExperience in game design, project management, and leadershipStrong organizational, communication, and project management skills
Work EnvironmentCollaborates closely with designers, artists, and developersCoordinates between teams, stakeholders, and external partners
Industry UsageCommonly used in creative leadership rolesWidely used in project management and production oversight

While both roles are vital in game development, the Director Video Game Production focuses on the creative and artistic vision, whereas the Producer Video Game Production handles project logistics, schedules, and resource management. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the gaming industry.

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Director, Game Product Management - Cross-VALORANT Experience (XVX)

Director, Game Product Management - Cross-VALORANT Experience (XVX)

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$251K - $262K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Riot Games is a leading company in the gaming industry, and they are seeking a Director of Game Product Management for the Cross-VALORANT Experience initiative. This role involves leading teams to enhance player experiences, driving strategy, and managing complex projects to ensure a cohesive gaming environment for VALORANT players worldwide.
Responsibilities:
• Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for player facing and highly technical opportunities on the VALORANT XVX team.
• Drive the core loop in the player flow by improving session start, in-game, and post-game experiences so each match feels rewarding and naturally leads to the next.
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, adeptly anticipating future challenges and orchestrating multi-team responses to meet the evolving needs of our players and development teams located throughout the world.
• Work across all game teams and lead highly complex cross game projects representing the holistic out of game player experience.
• Manage technical complexity, validating requirements and designs for data-intensive projects, and communicating technical tradeoffs to a non-technical audience.
• Partner and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Product, and Insights to align on the product and technical plans and ensure that the products are aligned with the game team’s and Riot’s goals.
• Manage relationships with partners, stakeholders and customers, in addition to direct management over PMs and TPMs within the organization.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience leading teams through feature development (planning, execution, delivery, post-release support)
• 8+ years experience in game / software development
• 6+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Producer on medium to large teams
• 4+ years of direct people management experience
• Excellent teamwork, team leadership, communication, and stakeholder management
• Deep understanding of player/customer needs within complex audience segments and the ability to anticipate future demands
• Understanding of mechanics used in Free to Play games to drive engagement and revenue, either through design or personal experience
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams to successful major product outcomes
• Experience breaking down complex problems and problem spaces using various business or product frameworks and crafting optimal solutions for our players and our business
Preferred:
• Experience in video game production, product management, consulting, or business strategy for consumer-facing products preferred
• Deep understanding of video games, video game systems, and Player behavior either professionally or personally
• MBA or advanced degrees in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Management Information Systems, a related discipline, or comparable work experiences (meaningful work experience = 3+ years in relevant space)
Company:
Riot Games is a global company that develops online games. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
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Riot Games was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill with the intent to change the way video games are made and supported for players. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to worldwide acclaim. The game has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Players are the foundation of our community and it's for them we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2006

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