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Head of Production, Executive Producer, Apex Legends

Electronic Arts
Los Angeles, California, United States of AmericaVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Posted 1 month ago
Last seen 1 month ago
Active
full-time
EA Studios - Respawn
$243,100 - $352,600 USD

Job Summary

Lead the charge on Apex Legends' live service as Head of Production/Executive Producer, shaping the future of an iconic franchise. This pivotal role offers the chance to drive strategic vision, mentor high-performing teams, and deliver world-class gaming experiences at Electronic Arts.

About this job

As Head of Production / Executive Producer, you will lead the live service production of Apex Legends, overseeing seasonal content delivery, live events, and long-term franchise planning. This cornerstone leadership role involves guiding a high-performing production organization across multiple locations, driving franchise strategy, and ensuring operational excellence. You will partner with key studio and EA publishing teams to unify strategy, scale content delivery, and champion a player-first approach for one of gaming's most iconic titles.

Requirements

- 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.

Benefits & Perks

- Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start) - 80 hours per year of sick time - 16 paid company holidays per year - 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby - Medical/dental/vision insurance - Life insurance - Disability insurance - 401(k) to regular full-time employees - Eligibility for bonus and equity (for certain roles) - Holistic approach to benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness - Healthcare coverage - Mental well-being support - Retirement savings - Family leaves - Complimentary games

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