Production Director in Leeds

Astrid is a gaming studio that brings together accomplished worldbuilders and game developers to create multiplayer creative experiences. The first project is a cooperative open-world sim, designed to foster connection, problem-solving, and shared discovery. Players embark on a profound social experience in a richly imagined world shaped by dynamic systems, immersive storytelling, and community-driven play. Our team spans the US, the UK, and beyond. We are taking a fully remote approach, but have regular in-person meetups to synchronize, huddle and build our culture.

Astrid is seeking an experienced Production Director to join our team. Reporting to the CEO, this key role will collaborate closely with a thoughtful group of accomplished professionals to push the boundaries of gaming and IP, delivering meaningful new worlds and experiences for our players. You are hired in a leadership position. As such, you are expected to lead by example and actively contribute to the company’s positive culture and values.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are kind
• You are incredibly organised
• You are an excellent communicator and a remarkable facilitator
• You are passionate about games and what they mean for our players
• Comfortable working in a small, agile studio environment - not too rigid
• You are proactive and take initiative
• You are a problem solver with a positive mindset who likes a challenge
• You care about production quality but realistic about budgets and timeline
• You work well with others and are a people person at heart
• You work well in a remote environment

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage the project schedule and resource allocation to meet project timelines and objectives.
• Work closely with the creative and technical teams to align project development with the company's vision, mission, and values.
• Drive the day-to-day production efforts for key game features or areas, implementing and refining efficient processes and best practices to deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Create, manage and optimize development and production workflow and reviews.
• Own the creation and oversight of project-specific production documentation, timelines, project management, and risk evaluations.
• Track, evaluate, and assess project results, providing clear and proactive status reports on progress, risks, and team productivity.
• Anticipate production issues and remove roadblocks or bottlenecks that may prevent developers from achieving their goals on time.
• Help recruit talented individuals to join the studio team.
• Help with operational duties like managing and tracking licenses, ordering hardware, managing access to various service websites, etc.
• Ensure that the project team operates in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Support, empower, and celebrate our team, our work, and our successes.
• Manage relationships with external development partners to ensure timely project completion and adherence to budget constraints.

QUALIFICATIONS (Must have)

• At least 7 years of production or project management experience in the gaming industry (ideally Open World, Sim, Sandbox games)
• Have shipped at least one or two successful AAA or indie games
• Have experience with prototyping innovative projects (no cookie cutters)
• Proficiency with production tools such as Jira
• Adept at managing agile game development teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working with modern production tools including AI-assisted workflows

Preferred remote location is the United Kingdom. Candidates will speak to our external and exclusive recruitment partner for all enquiries.