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Locații: Los Angeles - Chatsworth, California, United States of America 
ID rol
211351
Tip muncitor
Regular Employee
Studio/Departament
EA Studios - Respawn
Aranjament flexibil de lucru
Hybrid

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Head of Production, Executive Producer, Apex Legends

Why This Role Matters

This is a cornerstone leadership role for Respawn and EA. As Head of Production / Executive Producer, you will lead the production of Apex Legends’ live service, ensuring seamless delivery of seasonal content and live events while shaping the systems, standards, and team structure that define the next generation of the franchise. You will oversee an industry-leading production team and collaborate with core leaders to align vision and execution, driving one of the most iconic titles in gaming toward continued excellence and growth.

Overview

Respawn Entertainment is seeking an experienced and execution-focused Head of Production / Executive Producer to lead the Live Service operations of Apex Legends. This leader will oversee game production, delivering the seasonal content roadmap, supporting long-term franchise planning, managing live operations, and driving cross-functional development across console, PC, and emerging platforms. Based on-site in Los Angeles or Vancouver, you will work closely with the Studio & Apex Franchise GM, Franchise Director, Heads of Technology and Creative, and other key studio and EA publishing partners to unify strategy, ensure executional excellence, and scale content delivery across the Apex team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Apex Legends Production: Oversee the live service across console, PC, and emerging platforms—driving seasonal content, live events, and long-term feature development with a focus on quality, consistency, and scalability.

  • Build and Mentor Teams: Guide a high-performing production organization across Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Madison. Develop production leaders, establish clear KPIs and standards, and foster a sustainable, inclusive culture that supports growth and career development.

  • Drive Franchise Strategy: Partner with the Franchise GM, Heads of Technology and Creative, and other leaders to align on the multiyear vision and roadmap. Support technical and feature priorities that drive engagement, retention, monetization, and player satisfaction.

  • Shape Organizational Excellence: Design scalable structures and processes that enable high-quality delivery—on time and on budget. Champion continuous improvement in pipelines, efficiency, and team health.

  • Inspire and Align Teams: Set ambitious goals and clearly communicate team values. Cultivate a collaborative mindset and empower teams to explore bold ideas and deliver innovative Apex Legends experiences.

  • Own Live Service Operations: Manage the Live Service Roadmap, milestone forecasting, resource planning, budgeting, and greenlight processes. Ensure seamless seasonal delivery and long-term franchise growth.

  • Partner with QA and Ops: Serve as the primary production contact for EA QA leadership. Use operational data to inform decisions and ensure global live service stability.

  • Optimize Development Cadence: Implement agile methodologies to support high-frequency releases. Lead sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative development to meet roadmap goals.

  • Mitigate Risks Proactively: Identify potential setbacks, develop contingency plans, and manage dependencies across internal and external teams to maintain delivery momentum.

  • Champion Player-First Thinking: Leverage community feedback, data insights, and business goals to deliver impactful live events and elevate the player experience.

  • Streamline Cross-Functional Execution: Align teams across QA, UX, engineering, and outsourcing to reduce friction and support fast-paced live operations.

Qualifications

  • Extensive AAA Leadership Experience: 10+ years in senior production or franchise leadership roles, with a proven track record in live service operations. Must include at least 3 shipped titles and 5+ years leading large, multidisciplinary teams.

  • Live Service Expertise: Deep understanding of post-launch iteration, multi-platform delivery, and sustaining high-quality live operations across console, PC, and emerging platforms.

  • Organizational Scale: Demonstrated ability to lead 150+ person teams through complex, fast-paced development cycles—scaling pipelines and evolving team structures to meet live service demands.

  • Production Methodologies: Skilled in agile and iterative development, backlog management, feature scoping, and establishing KPIs in high-cadence environments.

  • Emotional Intelligence & Adaptability: Strong EQ with a calm, clear leadership style under pressure. Experienced in guiding distributed teams through content-heavy cycles.

  • Tool Proficiency: Comfortable with production tools like JIRA and Confluence for tracking, scheduling, and reporting. Able to interpret data trends to inform decisions.

  • Genre Fluency: Deep knowledge of the live service FPS space, including player expectations, market dynamics, and competitive benchmarks.

  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven success navigating complex stakeholder networks—publishing, QA, usability, outsourcing, and platform partners—to drive global execution.

  • Strategic Communication: Exceptional planning and communication skills. Able to foster trust, drive alignment, and influence outcomes across all levels.

  • Global Mindset: Experience growing global products and expanding reach through scalable production strategies tailored to international markets.

  • Player-First Mentality: Passion for high-quality games and player-centric development. Experience playing and analyzing competitive titles is a plus.



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