H-1B Visa Lead Producer Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for Lead Producers sit at the intersection of creative strategy and project oversight, roles employers increasingly structure around degree-level qualifications in film, media production, or communications. Sponsors file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years with extensions available.
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To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Lead Gameplay Producer to join our team working on Cyberpunk 2, the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game. You’ll spearhead our production teams and elevate our game development environment to new heights. In this role you will be at the forefront of our creative endeavors, guiding our developers to deliver top-tier content and fostering an innovative, collaborative, and high-performing production culture. If you are passionate about creating games and have the skills to guide our teams to success, don’t hesitate and apply!
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Executive Producer to lead the development and growth of our production team.
- Cooperate with our leadership and cross-functional development teams, ensuring alignment with our vision and goals.
- Form and nurture cohesive, high-performing teams that are empowered to self-organize and achieve outstanding results.
- Oversee and enhance production processes, including project planning, scoping, scheduling, roadmaps, and requirements gathering, ensuring optimal efficiency.
- Identify and address bottlenecks and queues, fostering incremental delivery with frequent integration.
- Ensure that vision and goals are clearly defined, transparent, and understood at all levels of the organization.
- Advocate for actionable and beneficial improvements, challenging the status quo with bravery and innovation.
- Visualize, prioritize, and systematically remove waste and impediments, encouraging teams to own and solve their own challenges.
- Lead the growth of our teams in both size and quality through dedicated coaching and mentoring, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Qualifications
- At least 10+ years of experience as a Producer in game development, with a proven track record of leading successful projects and managing producers.
- Experience in the development and shipping of AAA titles, showcasing the ability to manage large-scale projects.
- Proven ability to effectively collaborate across teams involved in the game development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams, preferably in an Agile environment, with a focus on team empowerment and self-organization.
- Experience building and growing teams.
- Deep understanding of the technical limitations and pipelines in the game development process, along with knowledge of technical engineering best practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and DevOps.
- Deep knowledge of Jira and Confluence tools, enabling efficient project management and collaboration.
- Proactive problem-solving skills with a positive and constructive attitude.
- Proficiency in using project management tools to streamline production processes.
Nice to have:
- A genuine passion for games and a deep understanding of the gaming industry.
Additional Information
This job requires working in Boston, US. Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. As part of our pre-employment process, candidates selected for this position will be required to complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Health & Well-Being
- 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 - 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- 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.
Perks & Professional Growth
- 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.
Life in the Office
- 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.
Estimated pay range for this position:
$143,000 - $218,500 USD annually. This role may be eligible for a long term incentive program (option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period). Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.
At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.
If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously.
Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Lead Gameplay Producer to join our team working on Cyberpunk 2, the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game. You’ll spearhead our production teams and elevate our game development environment to new heights. In this role you will be at the forefront of our creative endeavors, guiding our developers to deliver top-tier content and fostering an innovative, collaborative, and high-performing production culture. If you are passionate about creating games and have the skills to guide our teams to success, don’t hesitate and apply!
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Executive Producer to lead the development and growth of our production team.
- Cooperate with our leadership and cross-functional development teams, ensuring alignment with our vision and goals.
- Form and nurture cohesive, high-performing teams that are empowered to self-organize and achieve outstanding results.
- Oversee and enhance production processes, including project planning, scoping, scheduling, roadmaps, and requirements gathering, ensuring optimal efficiency.
- Identify and address bottlenecks and queues, fostering incremental delivery with frequent integration.
- Ensure that vision and goals are clearly defined, transparent, and understood at all levels of the organization.
- Advocate for actionable and beneficial improvements, challenging the status quo with bravery and innovation.
- Visualize, prioritize, and systematically remove waste and impediments, encouraging teams to own and solve their own challenges.
- Lead the growth of our teams in both size and quality through dedicated coaching and mentoring, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Qualifications
- At least 10+ years of experience as a Producer in game development, with a proven track record of leading successful projects and managing producers.
- Experience in the development and shipping of AAA titles, showcasing the ability to manage large-scale projects.
- Proven ability to effectively collaborate across teams involved in the game development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams, preferably in an Agile environment, with a focus on team empowerment and self-organization.
- Experience building and growing teams.
- Deep understanding of the technical limitations and pipelines in the game development process, along with knowledge of technical engineering best practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and DevOps.
- Deep knowledge of Jira and Confluence tools, enabling efficient project management and collaboration.
- Proactive problem-solving skills with a positive and constructive attitude.
- Proficiency in using project management tools to streamline production processes.
Nice to have:
- A genuine passion for games and a deep understanding of the gaming industry.
Additional Information
This job requires working in Boston, US. Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. As part of our pre-employment process, candidates selected for this position will be required to complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Health & Well-Being
- 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 - 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- 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.
Perks & Professional Growth
- 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.
Life in the Office
- 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.
Estimated pay range for this position:
$143,000 - $218,500 USD annually. This role may be eligible for a long term incentive program (option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period). Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.
At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.
If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Lead Producer
Frame your portfolio around degree-linked deliverables
USCIS scrutinizes whether Lead Producer duties genuinely require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Document how your work products, production budgets, editorial decisions, or creative direction map directly to your degree discipline, not just your years of experience.
Target employers with LCA-certified media roles
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which studios, networks, or production companies have certified LCAs for producer-level positions. Employers who have filed before understand the specialty occupation argument and are far more likely to repeat the process for a qualified candidate.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists employers with confirmed H-1B visa filing history, searchable by role and location. Focus on companies that have sponsored producer-category positions, since their HR and legal teams already know what a qualifying job description looks like.
Clarify multi-site production shoots before signing
If your role involves shooting at locations outside your primary worksite, each site needs its own certified LCA before work begins. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel during offer negotiation, not after your first travel assignment.
Request a job description review before USCIS filing
The I-129 petition lives or dies on how the employer's attorney drafts the specialty occupation argument. Ask to review the job description in the petition to confirm it accurately reflects your degree requirement and actual duties, not a generic producer template.
Account for the H-1B cap in your production timeline
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current process with USCIS before planning a start date. If you're not already in H-1B status, your employment can't begin until October 1 of the fiscal year you're selected, which affects project commitments and contract negotiations.
H-1B Visa Lead Producer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Producer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can qualify when the employer structures the position around duties that genuinely require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as film production, media studies, communications, or business. USCIS evaluates the specific job description, not the job title, so roles framed around creative strategy, production management, and editorial oversight tied to a relevant degree typically meet the standard.
Which degree fields support a Lead Producer H-1B petition?
Employers most commonly build the specialty occupation argument around degrees in film production, media arts, communications, broadcasting, or business administration with a media concentration. A degree in a field unrelated to production can weaken the petition even if your experience is strong, so discuss field alignment with your employer's immigration attorney before the I-129 is filed.
How long does H-1B status last for a Lead Producer position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on initial approval, with extensions available up to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued status typically requires an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific timing thresholds under AC21 portability rules.
What happens if a production job requires filming at multiple locations?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties needs its own certified LCA filed with DOL before work begins at that location. Short-term assignments at alternate sites have limited exceptions, but ongoing or recurring production work at unlisted locations is not covered by a single LCA. Coordinate with your employer's counsel before accepting out-of-area assignments.
How do I find Lead Producer jobs at companies that sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for similar roles. Cross-referencing with the OFLC Wage Search lets you confirm prevailing wage levels for producer positions in your target city, which helps you evaluate whether an offer meets the DOL minimum before you apply.