Zone Production Director-Nordics & Romania

Job Description

The Zone HD Production Director for Zone Nordics & Romania is a senior executive responsible for leading and modernizing our HD production strategy and maximize its quality and efficiency to make room for innovation, cutting edge technology and the creation of value-added features for our AAA projects. Zone 3 includes studios such as Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft Stockholm, Redlynx, Ubisoft Bucharest and Ubisoft Craiova and works on some of the biggest entertainment IPs in the world.

This key role plays a critical part in guiding the Zone’s production strategy in close collaboration with the Producers, Production Directors, and the Global Production Community within Ubisoft.

They follow the advancement of projects and provide visibility on progress and issues. With a focus on knowledge sharing and harmonize processes and enable creativity, they are accountable for increasing production efficiency and quality within the zone.

As a member of the Zone Leadership Team reporting to the Managing Director, the zone HD Production Director plays an essential role in validating project roadmaps for the short and long term and co-designing the future operating model together with the Zone Leadership Team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide a control tower view and create zone visibility on overall HD project performance. Anticipate and mitigate zone level production risks, recommend, and work with relevant stakeholders to implement solutions.
• In collaboration with Producers, Production Directors, MDs and Zone Leadership Team, create and implement the zone HD production strategy for short/medium/long term.
• Provide an objective perspective on HD project status, to inform and support zone level decision making and priorities.
• Coach and challenge Producers and Production Directors to improve and create new and better processes and production models.
• Oversee the Zone production roadmap in collaboration with MDs and mitigate any production staffing issues within the Zone.
• Harmonize the way of working across studios and follow up to ensure that the HD production standards are followed and properly implemented in the projects.
• Support the implementation of zone and group strategies within Production.
• Constantly follow and impact technology groups to improve production.
• Permanent watch at industry and group level to anticipate opportunities for partnerships and exploitation of innovation that would increase the efficiency and quality of our current and future productions.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing both internally and externally.
• Act as a role model and mentor for new talent in production.

Qualifications

Soft skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills with focus on coaching and mentoring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic mindset and cross-cultural abilities,
• Team Player
• Solid understanding of data analytics
• Influence & Impact

Experience

• Previous experience shipping several AAA titles as senior producer, production director or other production leadership role in video games, in an international environment.
• In-depth knowledge about HD production.
• In-depth knowledge about HD production technologies.
• Excellent Project Management and change management skills,
• Strong experience with production tools and software,
• Strong experience in each phasis of production, including live.
• Extensive knowledge of production functions,
• Deep understanding and lived experience in the zone would be a plus.

Company Description

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.The Zone comprises of three countries and five studios spanning across Malmö, Stockholm, Helsinki, Bucharest and Craiova. With approximatly 2500 talented individuals, we are united by a passion for innovation, exploration, and a strong commitment to crafting immersive gaming experiences.

As part of the Zone, you'll have the opportunity to work with renowned titles such as Star Wars, Avatar, and The Division, and different exciting pioneer and mobile projects, leveraging the collective expertise and creativity of our diverse teams. The Zone also positions itself as a strong center of excellence in the next generations of tech, utilizing Snowdrop, Scalar, cross-play, mobile, Ubisoft Connect to bring the latest tech into our games. The Zone is also the home for one of Ubisoft talented Quality Control centers.