Production and Operations

Production and operations ensure the game development process runs efficiently, managing teams, schedules, and resources to keep projects on track and within budget.

Producers and operations experts need strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with a passion for managing complex projects and teams. They are involved in every phase of game development, ensuring schedules, budgets, and resources align. If you enjoy coordinating efforts and solving logistical challenges, this role drives the development process.

This hub page features production and operations job role descriptions, links to our learning content, and access to our online community, where you can continue your journey and connect with thousands of producers and operations managers at various stages of their careers.

Production and Operations Roles

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    Associate Producer

    Associate Games Producer helps a project run to time and budget, clearing the way for the game developers to do their work.

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    Business Development Manager

    A Business Development Manager in the games industry helps studios grow by identifying new opportunities, building relationships, and negotiating deals that help the studio thrive.

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    Chief People Officer

    A Chief People Officer (CPO) ensures that the people working within a game studio are supported, engaged, and thriving. This executive-level role is focused on creating a positive company culture and managing the overall human resources strategy.

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    Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

    The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) oversees all technical aspects of a game studio, including the long-term strategy for tools, technology, and infrastructure.

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    Data Analyst

    A Data Analyst uses player data to provide insights into game design, player behaviour, and monetisation, helping the studio make informed decisions.

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    Executive Games Producer

    An Executive Producer oversees the entire game development process, ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality level.

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    Financial Accountant

    A Financial Accountant in the games industry ensures that the studio’s finances are managed effectively, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

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    Financial Director

    Finance Directors are responsible for a company’s commercial well-being, designing strategies to secure financial security and growth.

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    Game Director

    A Game Director is responsible for overseeing the entire creative and production process of a game, making sure that the project achieves its overall vision and goals.

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    Games Producer

    A Games Producer manages the development process, ensuring that the project stays on track, on budget, and meets quality expectations. They act as the bridge between the development team and other stakeholders.

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    HR Manager

    An HR Manager in the games industry ensures that the studio runs smoothly from a people management perspective, handling recruitment, employee well-being, and development.

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    IT Engineer

    An IT Engineer ensures that the technical infrastructure of a game studio runs smoothly, managing hardware, software, and networks that support the development process.

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    Live Operations Manager

    A Live Operations (LiveOps) Manager is responsible for managing a game after its release, ensuring that it stays engaging through regular updates, events, and community-focused initiatives.

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    Localisation Manager

    A Localisation Manager oversees the process of adapting a game for different languages and regions, ensuring that cultural nuances are respected.

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    Office Manager

    An Office Manager ensures the smooth running of the game studio by handling a range of administrative, logistical, and operational tasks.

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    Outsourcing Manager

    An Outsourcing Manager handles the relationships between a game studio and external vendors or freelancers, ensuring that outsourced work meets the studio’s quality standards and deadlines.

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    Personal Assistant

    A Personal Assistant (PA) provides administrative and organisational support to senior management or executives in a game studio, helping them stay on top of their busy schedules and responsibilities.

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    Product Manager

    A Product Manager focuses on a game’s lifecycle, ensuring its long-term success through updates, features, and content that keep players engaged.

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    Project Manager

    The role of a Project Manager is to create and meet targets and deadlines for multiple projects within a game studio.

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    Receptionist

    A Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors at a game studio, handling administrative tasks and providing support to the studio’s daily operations.

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    Specialist Lawyer

    A Specialist Lawyer in the games industry handles legal matters, including contracts, intellectual property (IP) rights, licensing, and regulatory compliance specific to game development and publishing.

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    Studio Assistant

    The Studio Assistant helps the team and the space they work in to run smoothly.

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    Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter)

    A Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for identifying and hiring top talent for the game studio, including programmers, designers, artists, and other roles.

Bruna Silva

Games Producer

I love being able to work with all the different teams in the company. There's always a lot to learn from different areas. It's also great to be part of the projects from the beginning - it's rewarding to see the project come to life and grow, as well as the team and myself, we're also developing together to make the best product possible.