Production Director (H/F)

Vue d'ensemble

A senior executive who will put his passion, his experience, his skills (thoroughness, adaptability, organisation, taste for challenge), his talent network and his managerial skills at the service of the agency’s projects, its clients and its talents.
Mission: feasibility studies, production management, management of internal and external production teams/partners.
A proven taste for challenge, innovation and understanding of the gaming landscape are necessary.

This is a dynamic role for an entrepreneurial minded, solutions oriented, innovative person who thrives on making things run efficiently.
Reporting directly to the top management, you will work hand in hand with the Creative Director, manage producers, and will be the agency ‘control tower’, responsible for making sure projects are completed on time and on budget while ensuring our usual level of excellent quality and client satisfaction.
If you have expertly managed accounts, innovative projects and strict clients and can juggle multiple balls while keeping an eye on the big picture and exploring what’s next, all with a calm approach then send us your CV and press start to enter the game!

What you’ll do:
Manage agency’s master production planning and oversee workflow, time tracking and reports on project timelines, QA, and budgets, while anticipate and/or alert on risk areas, with the ability to evaluate and enforce priorities.
Communicate positively with the team and liaise with clients and/or account managers to keep work flowing and projects coming in on schedule and on budget, delivered QA checked with a perfect level of quality and expected operational margin
Set up scalable, efficient processes and systems to better manage workflow and communications
Maintaining all production related documentations for future reference purposes
Work on refining recommendations proposals for any activations or ideas with a production expertise: concepts, plannings, budget estimates, contracts and scope of work – with smart and innovative solutions and quick and efficient feasibility studies including legal risk management
When required, present the production aspects of a project directly to the clients or during the pitch presentation
Help the agency to be constantly on the edge of innovation and creativity
Source and extend our network of trusted production partners, with the ability to find the perfect talents for the right tasks
Adapt, improvise and overcome problems: when plan A and B won’t work, you will be proactive to reassure the team and clients with the best solutions

Required skills and experience:
10+ years Proven track record in agencies, studios, production companies or creative environments related to the gaming industry (publisher or agency side)
Open-minded, creative, curious and sociable, team player and encouraging excellence
Thorough understanding of production process from concept to finished project
A keen eye for detail, understanding of design principles, user experience, as well as video production: be able to guarantee the quality of the productions.
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging creative platforms like virtual production, including performance capture, is a plus.
Perfect written and verbal English communication skills
A passion for project management programs/tools, and a track record of establishing successful workflows and processes
Some understanding of agency financial management or willingness to learn
A strong work ethic, motivated, flexible and enthusiastic, with proven record of great management skills
Passion and knowledge of the gaming industry and technology trends
Taste for challenge. Not afraid to explore new production territories, to be the first to discover what’s next and learn as you go

Details

Location – Paris / Nantes / London
Experience – 10+
Salary – Competitive salary based on experience
Start date – April 2022
Contract –  Permanent