Mentorship · Coaching · Career guidance

Your career in games deserves a real roadmap.

Whether you are just starting out, making a career change, or trying to level up, working with someone who has been in the rooms you are trying to get into makes all the difference.

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Who this is for

For anyone finding their footing in games production.

You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need someone in your corner who has been there.

Early Career Producers

Coordinators and junior producers trying to understand how to grow, what skills matter, and how to navigate a studio environment with confidence.

Career Changers

People breaking into games production from another industry or discipline who want a clear path, not just advice to apply and see what happens.

What I work on

Practical support for where you actually are.

Every engagement is shaped around what you need. These are the areas I typically cover.

1-on-1 Sessions

Focused time together to work through specific challenges, decisions, or questions you are facing right now.

Ongoing Coaching

A consistent relationship over time to support your growth, track your progress, and help you build momentum.

Resume & Portfolio Review

Honest feedback on how you are presenting yourself and what studios are actually looking for when they read your materials.

Career Strategy

Help mapping out your path, identifying the right opportunities, and making intentional moves instead of reactive ones.

Zach Gonzalez, Production Director and Lead Producer, founder of The Production Lab
People · Process · Play

Someone who has been in the rooms you are trying to get into.

Zach Gonzalez
Production Director · Lead Producer · Senior Producer · Production Consultant

A game producer with 20 years in games and 15+ years in production across AAA console, PC, VR, and mobile, shipped as Production Director, Lead Producer, and Senior Producer at studios including Naughty Dog, Treyarch, and Striking Distance. I started The Production Lab to bring that experience directly to studios and individuals who need it. Mentorship is personal to me, because I know how much the right guidance at the right moment can change a career trajectory.

Backed by experience from
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How it works

Simple, low-commitment, and built around you.

Book a free 30-minute intro call

We talk through where you are, what you are working toward, and whether working together makes sense. No pressure, just a conversation.

We settle on the right format

One-time session, ongoing coaching, a portfolio review. The format is scoped to what you actually need right now.

We get to work

Real conversations, honest feedback, and practical guidance you can act on immediately.

Ready to take your career seriously?

Book a free 30-minute intro call. We will talk through where you are and figure out if we are a good fit.

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