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Riot Games

Director, Game Production

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

As a Director, Game Production on the VALORANT team you are responsible for helping Riot deliver first in class experiences to our players. You will keep the players' experience in mind as you track ...

Riot Games

Director, Game Production

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

As a Director, Game Production on the VALORANT team you are responsible for helping Riot deliver first in class experiences to our players. You will keep the players' experience in mind as you track ...

Riot Games

Director, Game Production

Los Angeles, CA

As a Director, Game Production on the VALORANT team you are responsible for helping Riot deliver first in class experiences to our players. You will keep the players' experience in mind as you track ...

ARRISE

Game Producer

$123K - $125K/yr

Our teams plan, prepare, and produce every title in a packed multi-product roadmap, having created over 1,800 slots to date. Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product ...

ARRISE

Game Producer

$126K - $129K/yr

Our teams plan, prepare, and produce every title in a packed multi-product roadmap, having created over 1,800 slots to date. Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product ...

University of Denver

Game Day/Event Production

Denver, CO · On-site

$100 - $210/hr

Game Day/Event Production Apply now Job no: 498056 Work type: Staff Part-Time Location: Denver, CO Categories: Athletics Division: Athletics This is a general posting that will serve for multiple ...

University of Denver

Game Day/Event Production

Denver, CO · On-site

$100 - $210/hr

Game Day/Event Production Job no: 498056 Work type: Staff Part-Time Location: Denver, CO Categories: Athletics Division: Athletics This is a general posting that will serve for multiple part-time, ...

Netflix

Senior Game Producer - Party & Puzzle Games

$170K - $250K/yr

Excellence in Game Production: Have a proven track record as an excellent game producer with a focus on game readiness, quality, predictability, impact, and performance. * Roadmap and Schedule ...

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How much do game production jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for game production in the United States is $16.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Game Producer collaborate with different departments during a typical game development cycle?

Game Producers act as key coordinators, facilitating communication between designers, artists, programmers, and QA testers throughout the development process. They organize meetings, set milestones, and ensure all teams are aligned with the project's goals and deadlines. Effective producers anticipate and address bottlenecks, mediate cross-team challenges, and keep everyone focused on delivering a cohesive final product. Regular collaboration and problem-solving across departments are central to the role, making strong interpersonal and organizational skills essential.

What is the difference between Game Production vs Game Design?

AspectGame ProductionGame Design
Primary FocusManaging project timelines, budgets, and teamsCreating game concepts, mechanics, and user experience
Required SkillsProject management, communication, organizationCreativity, storytelling, technical understanding
Work EnvironmentCollaborative with developers, artists, and QA teamsCreative environment focused on designing gameplay and narratives
Common CertificationsProject management certifications (e.g., PMP)Design degrees or portfolios

Game Production involves overseeing the entire development process, ensuring projects stay on track, while Game Design focuses on creating the core gameplay and user experience. Both roles are essential but differ in responsibilities and skill sets, with production emphasizing management and design emphasizing creativity.

What is game production?

Game production is the process of overseeing and managing the development of video games from concept to release. It involves coordinating the efforts of various teams, such as designers, artists, programmers, and testers, to ensure that a game is completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. Game producers handle scheduling, resource allocation, communication, and problem-solving throughout the production cycle. Their role is essential in bridging creative vision and practical execution to deliver a successful game.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Game Producer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Producer, you need strong project management abilities, a deep understanding of the game development process, and often a background in game design or computer science. Familiarity with project management tools like Jira, Agile methodologies, and version control systems such as Git is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These skills ensure that game projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at high quality while fostering a collaborative development environment.
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Infographic showing various Game Production job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,996 per year, or $16.8 per hour.
Director, Game Production

Director, Game Production

Riot Games

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Directors of Production lead teams, initiatives and products from conception through launch and operation inside of the gaming space. They create and align teams to product vision, have a deep understanding of player needs, competitors and market conditions, and are able to balance scope, quality and time to predictably deliver at a high quality bar for players.
VALORANT is Riot's take on a character-based tactical shooter (for more info on VALORANT click here!). As a Director, Game Production on the VALORANT team you are responsible for helping Riot deliver first in class experiences to our players. You will keep the players' experience in mind as you track progress, deliver content/features, and organize priorities and goals. You will partner across disciplines to provide genre-defining experiences to our players.
Responsibilities:
  • Creates, evangelizes and drives a multi-year, multi-team operational vision for initiatives and large development teams
  • Partners with Product Management to manage the portfolio of strategic opportunities for their area, re-allocating resources and shifting organizational priorities to maximize strategic value of plans
  • Partners with cross-discipline leadership to define expected outcomes for full product or large organization initiatives
  • Leverages structured frameworks to ensure consistent communication, decision making, and prioritization around planned initiatives
  • Builds reaction / maintenance plans for live / launched initiative outcomes and owns decision making for those plans
  • Directs planning, estimation and execution of development processes across a large organization or business unit
  • Oversees the delivery of global software projects utilizing both internal and external distributed development teams
  • Ensures that initiatives under their watch can be tested early and iterated on prior to final release in order to maximize value and minimize wasted effort
  • Actively advances Riot's understanding of sustainable development, building sustainability and continuous improvement into products and orgs
  • Creates alignment between their area, stakeholders and partner organizations working towards both common and divergent goals
  • Builds and maintains a positive working environment for their teams that promotes a sustainable work-life balance, collaboration and healthy conflict resolution
Required Qualifications:
  • 10+ years experience in software/game development
  • 6+ years in a production leadership position on a live service game
  • 5+ years direct people management experience, including experience managing people managers
  • 2+ years experience leading teams through metagame feature development (planning, execution, delivery, post-release support)
Desired Qualifications:
  • Deep passion for, and understanding of, competitive online games and their player communities
  • Familiarity with online shooters, especially VALORANT or tactical shooters
  • Experience developing across multiple platforms, including PC, console, or mobile.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Our Perks:
Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.
At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
  • Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
  • Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
  • Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
  • Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
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About Riot Games

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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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