Exploding Kittens is a leading game and entertainment company with a mission to inspire people to connect, laugh, and play fun games in the physical world. After initially seeking to raise $10K through Kickstarter, the Exploding Kittens campaign raised $8.7M in 30 days from 219,000 backers. To date, Exploding Kittens is the #1 most-backed project in Kickstarter history and has sold over 18 million games. Started by former Xbox game designer Elan Lee and The Oatmeal’s founder Matthew Inman, Exploding Kittens and its family of games seek to reshape traditional game night into an entertaining person-to-person experience. Today, there are nearly 30 games available for purchase as well as an Exploding Kittens mobile app that is one of the top 30 premium games on both iOS, Android, and the Nintendo Switch console, as well as a free-to-play app, Kitty Letter.

The Director of Production oversees the team that is responsible for all physical production manufacturing, quality control, budgeting, strategizing and scheduling. This role requires active management of individual production projects as well as managing the team. Being able to negotiate production costs and work effectively with local and global factories for production is key to the role. They communicate cross-functionally between the Logistics, Accounting, Project Management Office, Art and Game Development.

Please apply directly at jobs.lever.co/explodingkittens. Make sure to include a PDF of your current resume along with a cover letter.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:
Develop and champion the strategic operations of the Production Department’s goals that align with the company’s short and long-term goals
Manage individual production runs while maintaining the role of Director
Identify current and future risks and potential challenges to growth
Create and implement a plan to manage identified risks
Manage, coach, delegate, and lead Production Managers and Production Coordinators to ensure operations flow smoothly, instructions are provided accordingly, and the team is set up for success
Assess and reorganize the team or functional tasks to optimize and build scale
Create templates and manage production-related project management systems
Develop an internal resource strategy for new and existing products
Maintain, create and nurture strong relationships with manufacturers that allow the company to meet deadlines and reduce cost of goods
Manage the production budget, constantly looking for solutions to optimize the production processes, and keeping budgets at or below forecast for individual projects and departmental
Collaborate and serve as point of contact by attending meetings and tracking all products in development and production while improving controls that impact production
Manage implementation or rollout of new processes, tools, procedures, documentation, and information systems for the department
Ensure company goals are communicated and implemented in every project (cost, quality, etc)

WHAT WE NEED:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership Strong knowledge of game production or manufacturing a CPG
Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
Ability to leverage technology to build scalable processes, gain efficiencies, streamline accounting operations, and improve outcomes
Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
Based in Los Angeles, CA

WHAT WE OFFER:
100% Company paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
Flexible spending account options (medical, dependent care, transit)
401k with company matching
Flexible paid vacation, Half-day Fridays, Company Paid Holidays, Mental Recharge week
Learning & development allowance
Monthly wellness benefit + complementary wellness subscriptions
Complimentary lunches on Fridays (where we play games together!)

Please apply directly at jobs.lever.co/explodingkittens. Make sure to include a PDF of your current resume along with a cover letter.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer we are committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees regardless of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race (including protected hairstyles such as dreadlocks, braids and twists), religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression and/or the fact that an individual is transgender, transitioning or transitioned), color, ancestry, national origin, possession of a driver’s license, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/trait/condition, marital or familial status, family care or medical leave status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, membership in military reserves, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local, state and federal “ban the box” and “fair chance” laws.

Please apply directly at jobs.lever.co/explodingkittens. Make sure to include a PDF of your current resume along with a cover letter.