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Respawn Entertainment · 4 days ago

Head of Production, Executive Producer (Apex Legends)

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$243K/yr - $353K/yr

10+ years exp

Respawn Entertainment is a leading game development company under Electronic Arts, known for creating immersive gaming experiences. They are seeking an experienced Head of Production / Executive Producer to lead the live service operations of Apex Legends, overseeing game production, seasonal content delivery, and cross-functional development.

Developer PlatformPC GamesVideo Games

Growth Opportunities

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

Qualification

AAA Leadership ExperienceLive Service ExpertiseProduction MethodologiesTool ProficiencyGlobal MindsetCross-Functional LeadershipStrategic CommunicationPlayer-First MentalityGenre FluencyEmotional Intelligence

Required

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

Deep understanding of post-launch iteration, multi-platform delivery, and sustaining high-quality live operations across console, PC, and emerging platforms

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

Skilled in agile and iterative development, backlog management, feature scoping, and establishing KPIs in high-cadence environments

Strong EQ with a calm, clear leadership style under pressure

Experienced in guiding distributed teams through content-heavy cycles

Comfortable with production tools like JIRA and Confluence for tracking, scheduling, and reporting

Able to interpret data trends to inform decisions

Deep knowledge of the live service FPS space, including player expectations, market dynamics, and competitive benchmarks

Proven success navigating complex stakeholder networks—publishing, QA, usability, outsourcing, and platform partners—to drive global execution

Exceptional planning and communication skills

Able to foster trust, drive alignment, and influence outcomes across all levels

Experience growing global products and expanding reach through scalable production strategies tailored to international markets

Passion for high-quality games and player-centric development