This Transversal production manager position is a transversal role within our Riot projects department, supporting the development of our upcoming content.
In this role, you will act as the right hand to our Producer / Head of Content. You will help coordinate all projects within the department to ensure smooth operations—from budget management and talent follow-up to the daily relationship with our american partners.
PRIMARY MISSIONS
Administrative and Financial Follow-up for Development:
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You will manage talent schedules, hiring processes, employment contracts, and travel arrangements in close collaboration with the HR team.
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You will oversee invoices (freelancers and authors) and team expense reports.
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You will prepare team deployments (ramp-ups), expense projections, and participate in the monthly review of cost reports with the Finance team before presentation to Riot.
Talent Management Coordination:
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You will support the Producer and Creative Directors in recruiting talent for the development phases.
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You will follow artists as they transition from one project to another to ensure a fluid career path within the studio and maintain a continuous relationship with them.
Communication and Client Relations:
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You will be the primary point of contact for Riot regarding calendar synchronization and call organization.
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You will update weekly milestones and prepare presentation documents for strategic meetings (Executive Committee, newsletters, etc.).
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You will welcome clients during their visits to the studio and manage all logistical support.
OCCASIONAL MISSIONS
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Organization and Logistics: You will coordinate team events (training, seminars) and manage travel logistics.
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Document Management: You will centralize and organize confidential project documents (scripts, post-mortems, credit lists, etc.).
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Studio Life: You will act as a relay for "Studio Life" topics within the department and provide support for the organization of workspace areas.
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Meeting Support: Taking notes and preparing minutes for departmental meetings.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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Pre-qualification interview with the Talent Acquisition team.
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Technical/Managerial interview with our Producer / Head of content
We are looking for a structured individual capable of navigating a multi-project environment with diplomacy and proactivity.
Required Skills
Hard skills:
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Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a Production manager
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English Proficiency: Essential; you will communicate daily with partners in the USA.
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French Proficiency: Mandatory.
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Tools: Proficiency in Google Suite, Office, Miro, and Final Draft.
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Industry Culture: Ideally, you are familiar with Shotgrid and understand the production stages of an animation film.
Soft skills:
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Organization & Rigor: You know how to manage complex calendar priorities without letting anything slip through the cracks.
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Proactivity: You don’t just wait for solutions; you propose them to improve overall efficiency.
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Communication & Discretion: You can communicate effectively with everyone (from HR to Tech to Riot) while handling highly confidential information.
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.
