Lead Producer Jobs
Lead Producer jobs are open across gaming, entertainment, media, and advertising at every level from associate to executive producer, with specializations in game production, content production, and creative production. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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.
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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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead producer jobs.
- 5 or more years of production experience with at least one shipped title or major release
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams across design, engineering, and creative disciplines
- Proficiency with project management and production tracking tools such as Jira or Shotgrid
- Experience building and maintaining production schedules, milestones, and resource plans
- Strong stakeholder communication skills and experience presenting to executive leadership
- Bachelor's degree in game design, film, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Lead Producer Job Search
Tailor your resume to production scope
Lead producer roles demand proof of end-to-end ownership. List the exact team sizes you managed, the budgets you oversaw, and the release or launch outcomes you delivered. Generic project management bullets won't distinguish you from coordinators.
Build a portfolio around shipped work
Hiring managers for lead producer roles want to see finished products, not process documents. Link directly to released games, published campaigns, or launched content in your portfolio, and annotate your specific contribution to each one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead producer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings that match your discipline
Lead producer is not a uniform title. Game production, content production, and creative production require different toolsets and experience. Filter your search by industry vertical so you're applying to roles where your specific background is a direct fit.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership story
Lead producer interviews consistently probe how you align engineering, design, and business stakeholders. Walk into every interview with a concrete example of a moment you resolved a cross-team conflict or reprioritized scope under pressure and delivered on time.
Negotiate against the full offer package
Lead producer compensation often includes project bonuses, royalty structures, or profit participation, especially in gaming and entertainment. Before accepting any offer, ask explicitly what performance-based components exist and get the vesting or payout terms in writing.
Lead Producer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead producers?
Whoop, CD PROJEKT RED, and Escape Velocity Entertainment are hiring the most lead producers right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at gaming studios, streaming platforms, and large advertising agencies.
How many lead producer jobs are remote?
About 64% of lead producer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across media and technology employers. Content production and advertising production roles tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while game production roles more often require on-site or hybrid presence tied to studio pipelines.
How do you become a lead producer?
Start in a coordinator or associate producer role to build hands-on experience managing schedules, assets, and vendor relationships. Progress to producer by owning discrete workstreams on a shipped product. From there, move into a lead role by demonstrating you can align multiple teams toward a single delivery milestone, manage scope trade-offs, and communicate status to senior leadership consistently.
How do you get hired as a lead producer with little experience?
Focus on roles titled associate producer or production coordinator at studios or agencies that promote internally. Ship something, even a small independent project, that you can speak to in depth. Emphasize transferable leadership moments from adjacent roles, such as directing a team on a freelance project or managing a cross-functional initiative, and frame them in production language around scope, schedule, and delivery.
What does the lead producer interview process look like?
Most lead producer hiring processes begin with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your production philosophy and past releases. Expect at least one panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders where you walk through a production challenge in detail. Some studios add a production case study or take-home exercise asking you to build a schedule or triage a scope problem before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to lead producer jobs?
You can find and apply to lead producer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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