TD Supervisor (M/F/NB)

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About us

At the crossroads of animation and filmmaking, Fortiche is an award-winning entertainment company developing original IPs and delivering large-scale international productions.

Founded in 2009, Fortiche has built a distinctive 2D/3D aesthetic that has become its hallmark. The company is behind Arcane (Netflix/Tencent), one of the most awarded animated drama series for adults, based on Riot Games’ League of Legends. Its portfolio also includes collaborations with Riot Games (Rise, K/DA – POP/STARS, Warriors), music videos for Stromae/Pomme, Coldplay, and Gorillaz, as well as the Rocket & Groot series for Marvel Studios.

With teams in Paris, Montpellier, and Las Palmas (Spain), Fortiche brings together up to 450 professionals across all stages of creation, direction, and production, combining creative ambition with global reach.

job description

We are seeking our future TD Supervisor to manage and develop our teams of technical experts in digital creation.

Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), you will hold a critical position for the performance and evolution of our technical structure. Your role is not limited to technical expertise. You will be the driving force behind the organization and mentorship of the TD teams, proactively anticipating and resolving complex issues that directly impact production.

KEY MISSIONS

Team Management and Performance

  • Manage and mentor the Lead and the technical expert teams, demonstrating strong leadership to enhance collective productivity.

  • Guarantee the team's performance and the achievement of defined department objectives (efficiency, quality, deadlines).

  • Define performance expectations for direct reports, in collaboration with the technology project tracking team.

  • Propose the budget and human resources necessary to achieve objectives, and proactively suggest improvements to the team's organization and structural evolution.

  • Make autonomous decisions for your teams, while adhering to internal procedures and strategic objectives.

Technical and Operational Management

  • Identify and resolve complex manufacturing and technical issues, demonstrating a strong capacity for anticipation.

  • Implement and guarantee processes to reduce the cost of production incidents.

  • Ensure the maintenance and reliability of existing production tools.

  • Conduct constant technology watch within the animated film sector and new technologies.

Communication and Functional Relationships

  • Communicate proactively and develop constructive working relationships with fabrication team managers (Production, Build, etc.).

  • Deliver high-quality, synthesized reporting that enables strategic levels to make informed decisions.

  • You may also be required to represent the company at events (trade shows, conferences, recruitment) and provide your expertise during commercial negotiations.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

  • Pre-qualification interview with the Talent Acquisition team

  • Interview with our CTO

  • Interview with our Project Manager

  • Meeting with your peers from the IT and Software Development teams

Our ideal profile

We are looking for a technical leader with solid expertise and a mindset focused on mentorship and operational efficiency.

Hard Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of the production pipeline in an animated film studio.

  • Experience in a similar role or at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a Lead TD role.

  • Proficiency in common DCCs (Digital Content Creation tools) such as Maya, Nuke, Photoshop, etc.

  • Proficiency in Python (2 and 3) and knowledge of current development methodologies.

  • Experience using production tracking tools such as Flow (Shotgrid).

  • Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).

Soft Skills

  • Strong ability to anticipate and solve problems.

  • Inspiring leadership and mentorship: you motivate teams and provide the necessary guidance for their development.

  • Collaborative approach: you encourage constructive teamwork in addressing issues.

  • Rigor and reporting: ability to set clear performance expectations and provide summarized communication for decision-making.

Fortiche Production is committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

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Additional information

Contract: CDDU (Intermittent Contract – a specific French employment contract for the entertainment industry)

Start Date: Between early December 2025 and January 2026 at the latest

Work Arrangement: On-site with occasional remote work possible

Location: Paris 13th arrondissement

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    We are seeking our future TD Supervisor to manage and develop our teams of technical experts in digital creation.

    Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), you will hold a critical position for the performance and evolution of our technical structure. Your role is not limited to technical expertise. You will be the driving force behind the organization and mentorship of the TD teams, proactively anticipating and resolving complex issues that directly impact production.

    KEY MISSIONS

    Team Management and Performance

    • Manage and mentor the Lead and the technical expert teams, demonstrating strong leadership to enhance collective productivity.

    • Guarantee the team's performance and the achievement of defined department objectives (efficiency, quality, deadlines).

    • Define performance expectations for direct reports, in collaboration with the technology project tracking team.

    • Propose the budget and human resources necessary to achieve objectives, and proactively suggest improvements to the team's organization and structural evolution.

    • Make autonomous decisions for your teams, while adhering to internal procedures and strategic objectives.

    Technical and Operational Management

    • Identify and resolve complex manufacturing and technical issues, demonstrating a strong capacity for anticipation.

    • Implement and guarantee processes to reduce the cost of production incidents.

    • Ensure the maintenance and reliability of existing production tools.

    • Conduct constant technology watch within the animated film sector and new technologies.

    Communication and Functional Relationships

    • Communicate proactively and develop constructive working relationships with fabrication team managers (Production, Build, etc.).

    • Deliver high-quality, synthesized reporting that enables strategic levels to make informed decisions.

    • You may also be required to represent the company at events (trade shows, conferences, recruitment) and provide your expertise during commercial negotiations.

    RECRUITMENT PROCESS

    • Pre-qualification interview with the Talent Acquisition team

    • Interview with our CTO

    • Interview with our Project Manager

    • Meeting with your peers from the IT and Software Development teams

    We are looking for a technical leader with solid expertise and a mindset focused on mentorship and operational efficiency.

    Hard Skills

    • In-depth knowledge of the production pipeline in an animated film studio.

    • Experience in a similar role or at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a Lead TD role.

    • Proficiency in common DCCs (Digital Content Creation tools) such as Maya, Nuke, Photoshop, etc.

    • Proficiency in Python (2 and 3) and knowledge of current development methodologies.

    • Experience using production tracking tools such as Flow (Shotgrid).

    • Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).

    Soft Skills

    • Strong ability to anticipate and solve problems.

    • Inspiring leadership and mentorship: you motivate teams and provide the necessary guidance for their development.

    • Collaborative approach: you encourage constructive teamwork in addressing issues.

    • Rigor and reporting: ability to set clear performance expectations and provide summarized communication for decision-making.

    Fortiche Production is committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

    À la croisée de l’animation, du cinéma en prise de vue réelle, et de la pop-culture, Fortiche est une société de production multi-récompensée qui développe des créations originales et réalise des productions internationales d’envergure.

    Fondée en 2009, Fortiche s’est imposée par une esthétique hybride 2D/3D devenue sa signature. Le studio est à l’origine d’Arcane (Netflix/Tencent), inspirée de l’univers de League of Legends de Riot Games. Cette série phénomène compte parmi les productions d’animation pour adultes les plus primées au monde.
    Fortiche s’est également illustrée à travers ses collaborations avec Riot Games (Rise, K/DA – POP/STARS, Warriors), la production de clips musicaux pour Stromae/Pomme, Coldplay et Gorillaz, ainsi que la série Rocket & Groot produite pour Marvel Studios.

    Présente à Paris, Montpellier et Las Palmas (Espagne), Fortiche réunit jusqu’à 450 talents couvrant l’ensemble des étapes de la création, de la réalisation et de la production — alliant ambition artistique et rayonnement international.

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