Director of Production - KYIV

PlayMagic expands its operations in the Ukrainian region with the opening of a new Kyiv Studio

PlayMagic, the game development studio behind the upcoming Remake of Ubisoft’s XIII that will be published by French publisher Microïds, is proud to announce the opening of a new Studio in Kyiv that will expand the development capacity and skills of the Malta Studio, which recently reached a headcount of 45 full-time professionals.

PlayMagic Kyiv will be the work for hire arm of the group with the Malta Studio moving on to original title development soon.

The company just created a series of managerial positions for the new Studio and is on the hunt for the best talent in the region to join the group and help build the team to start working on some new upcoming Console, PC and VR projects.

What are you working on?

• Platforms: PC, VR, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

While overseeing your direct reports, you’re responsible for defining, planning, prioritizing, communicating, and tracking project deliverables. You have a wide perspective of the production floor: a realistic grasp of our capabilities, a thorough understanding of interdependencies, knowledge of the actionable steps to get to our goals, and awareness of where to focus our energy. You see to it that your team is prepared and able to ship quality features and content to our players – on time and in a supportive environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Partner with the team to understand the overall game vision & requirements.

• Define and plan the project scope of your specific deliverables (e.g. level art, audio, UI, VFX, mission, economy, gameplay rules, etc.), creating the production schedule and developing strategies.

• Regularly meet with your team to allocate tasks, discuss progress and setbacks, communicate milestones, prioritize deliverables, present updates, address concerns, give direction, gather feedback, etc.

• Track, monitor, and analyze the production schedule; rescoping & adjusting your strategies when need be.

• Provide your team with all they need to work efficiently and achieve quality (documentation, tools, pipelines, reviews, communication channels, etc.).

• Organize the approvals and debugging of deliverables + keep team leads up to date on progress and issues.

• Sync up with other production managers to ensure consistency, remove blockers, and mitigate risks.

• Prepare and evaluate post-mortems to continuously improve our production processes.

• Participate in recruitment to build your team + foster their professional growth and career progression.

• Carry out the annual evaluations of your team members.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years of management experience or related experience in the video game industry, specifically in the Console and PC Market (Hardcore segment)

• Knowledge of Atlassian suites.

• Ability to balance shifting short-term priorities and long-term goals

• A highly collaborative, attentive, empathetic, and solution-oriented spirit

• Excellent time management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness, and plenty of flexibility

• Knowledge of agile principles a plus

Why do we enjoy working here?

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Working on world-class projects in a creative atmosphere

• To be a part of a global team with European culture and management

• The opportunity to attend seminars, master classes, trainings and conferences;

• Working hours – from 9:00/10:00 until 18:00/19:00 Monday to Friday (with one-hour lunch break to have rest or enjoy games)

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Industry level of salaries and benefits

• Professional and Salary reviews per Objectives

• Referral candidate scheme

• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

• Modern and cozy office, located in the center of the city