*Position to be filled at the beginning of April.

Integrated into the CINE team based in Montpellier and under the responsibility of the Animation Director, you will work for internal clients on AA & AAA productions. You will be the direct point of contact between the animation team, the Animation Director, and the Associate Producers of various projects.

You will have a global vision of the projects, their objectives, and the organization of the animation team.

Your role will be to ensure the progress of work and the achievement of production goals in collaboration with the Animation Director. You will be involved in the overall management of the team.

Your Responsibilities:

You will be the main contact for the animation team and will ensure they have the right level of information to move forward.

Management:

• As a manager, you will be responsible for helping animators develop their skills. You will propose training programs, in collaboration with the Art Director and Animation Supervisors, that align with project needs.
• Participate in the recruitment of the animation team alongside the Art Director and Animation Supervisors.
• Organize the team’s work in collaboration with the project coordinators: plan, coordinate, and lead team routines.
• Oversee the daily management of the animation teams.

Project Management:

• Responsible for establishing, adjusting, and maintaining a global animation staffing plan that adheres to the budget set by production, in collaboration with the Animation Director and Animation Supervisors.
• Manage freelance contracts.
• Help define deliverables, track their progress, and validate priorities with the Animation Director and Associate Producers.
• Understand the project's vision and its impact on deliverable organization.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and propose appropriate mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with pipelines and workflows defined by the management team, anticipate potential blockers, and proactively resolve dependencies.
• Ensure that all stakeholders have the necessary level of information.
• While familiar with animation professions, you will not be directly involved in production or artistic decision-making.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in video game production, animated films, or other artistic project management.
• Knowledge of in-game cinematic constraints.
• Strong team spirit and service-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Proactive, dynamic, and diplomatic approach.
• Results-driven and highly responsive.
• Passion for the video game industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

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