Mentorship / Coaching / Career Guidance

Your career in games
deserves a real roadmap.

Whether you're just starting out, making a career change, or trying to level up, working with someone who has been in the rooms you're 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.

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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.

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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. Here are the areas I typically cover:

1-on-1 Sessions

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

Ongoing Coaching

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

Resume and Portfolio Review

Honest feedback on how you're 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.

Your Mentor

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

Zach Gonzalez

Principal Consultant / Coach / Mentor

Zach Gonzalez is a seasoned game producer with 15+ years across AAA console, PC, VR, and mobile at studios including Naughty Dog, Treyarch, and Striking Distance. He started The Production Lab to bring that experience directly to studios and individuals who need it. Mentorship is personal to Zach because he knows how much the right guidance at the right moment can change a career trajectory.

How It Works

Simple, low-commitment, and built around you.

Getting started is easy. Here is what to expect:

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.

I figure out the right format

One-time session, ongoing coaching, a portfolio review. I scope it 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. I will talk through where you are and figure out if we are a good fit.

Book Your Free Intro Call

Your career in gamesdeserves a real roadmap.