Lead Game Producer, Early Stage Production

Lead Game Producer, Early Stage Production

Netflix | Posted Mar 10 | Full-time | California | Unknown

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting‑edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

• Partner with Games Leadership, Business Development, General Managers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to intake and prioritize new game concepts, including both traditional and non‑traditional/innovative projects.
• Own the early‑stage production pipeline, ensuring all candidate projects are evaluated against Netflix’s portfolio strategy, brand, and audience needs.
• Serve as the central point of contact for project status, documentation, and intake processes.

• Architect and lead the due diligence process for all new projects (internal and external), ensuring rigorous assessment of team, technical, production, and design fit.
• Oversee the development and execution of tailored due diligence frameworks for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party projects.
• Ensure cross‑functional teams (including publishing, creative, technical, and external partners) are aligned on project scope, risks, and requirements.
• Identify and elevate key risks, dependencies, and resource gaps early, driving proactive mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate projects across a wide range of genres, development models (including co‑development, external development, and outsourcing), and platforms, ensuring the right expertise and processes are in place for each.

• Lead the preparation and delivery of Greenlight meeting materials, including comprehensive pitch decks, risk assessments, and due diligence reports.
• Synthesize input from cross‑functional teams into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Ensure all projects, including those with experimental mechanics, innovative play styles, or non‑traditional formats, have well‑defined next steps, success criteria, and resource plans at Greenlight.

• Guide teams in defining project scope, team composition, and resource requirements for early‑stage projects, including those leveraging co‑development, outsourcing, or novel production models.
• Oversee budget creation, validation, and alignment with portfolio goals.
• Ensure early‑stage projects are scoped realistically for success and sustainability.

• Mentor and guide a team of producers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in Early Stage Production.
• Share best practices, learnings, and tools to elevate the quality and rigor of intake and due diligence across the team.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with creative, technical, production, publishing, and business leaders.
• Champion the importance of Early Stage Production and due diligence across the organization.
• Present updates, findings, and recommendations to a variety of audiences, providing visibility into the early‑stage pipeline and upcoming opportunities.

• 10+ years of experience in video game production, with significant roles in both game development and publishing environments.
• Deep, hands‑on understanding of the full game production lifecycle from a development perspective, with expertise across multiple disciplines (design, engineering, art, audio, QA, release management).
• Proven ability to assess and manage all areas of a game project, ensuring features and content are in scope, achievable, staffed appropriately, and scheduled with realistic timelines and budgets.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management for full game development, including resource planning, milestone tracking, risk mitigation, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Experience working closely with publishing teams or directly within a publishing organization, with a strong grasp of publishing processes,…