Head of Assets (H/F/NB)

To lead the Assets production unit (characters/props), Fortiche Production is looking for an experienced Head of Assets who can combine artistic vision with technical efficiency. Reporting to the Head of CG, this role is responsible for the manufacturing and maintenance of all Assets (characters and props), ensuring compliance with directors' requirements, planning, and budget. Key responsibilities include supervising and arbitrating manufacturing processes and continuously improving the Character/Props unit.

Must Have

• Lead the Assets production unit (characters/props)
• Ensure the manufacturing and maintenance of all Assets (characters and props)
• Respect directors' requirements, planning, and budget
• Analyze scripts, moodboards, and animatics
• Act as artistic and technical liaison between creative team and Assets departments
• Supervise department supervisors
• Monitor Asset complexity and propose solutions
• Participate in necessary arbitrations for project advancement
• Manage supervisors and support them in creating and maintaining technical documentation and workflows
• Drive the improvement of existing workflows and tools
• Work closely with the production team and Head of CG to anticipate needs
• Identify and prioritize internal and cross-functional projects
• 15+ years of experience in animation, including 5+ years in management
• Proficiency in Maya and other common 2D/3D software
• Excellent command of French and English (oral and written)
• Strong understanding of the 3D production pipeline
• Comfortable with team management

Good to Have

• Knowledge of Flow (Shotgrid)

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

To lead the Assets production unit (characters/props), we are looking for an experienced Head of Assets who can combine artistic vision and technical efficiency.

If you have solid experience in 3D animation and are comfortable managing teams while optimizing complex workflows, this might be the role for you!

MAIN MISSIONS

Reporting to our Head of CG, you will be responsible for the manufacturing and maintenance of all our Assets (characters and props), respecting directors' requirements, planning, and budget.

Your responsibilities will be divided into two main areas:

Supervision and arbitration of manufacturing

• You will analyze scripts, moodboards, and animatics to anticipate the artistic and technical challenges of each project.
• You will act as the artistic and technical liaison between the creative team (directors, AD) and the Assets departments (design, modeling, shapes, groom, rig, texture).
• You will supervise department supervisors to ensure their methodology aligns with project ambitions.
• You will monitor the complexity level of Assets and propose solutions to meet artistic and technical needs, considering budget and planning.
• You will participate, with the Assets Production Director, in the necessary arbitrations for the smooth progress of projects.

Continuous improvement of the Character/Props unit

• You will manage the supervisors and support them in creating and maintaining technical documentation and workflows.
• You will be a driving force in improving existing workflows and tools, in conjunction with other production units (Environment, Animation, Final Image).
• You will work closely with the production team and the Head of CG to anticipate human and technical needs related to multi-projects.
• You will identify and prioritize internal and cross-functional projects to advance our production strategy.

Our ideal profile

This is a management and expertise role, so we need a strong profile:

• 15 years and more of experience in the animation sector, including at least 5 years in a management position.
• You are comfortable with team management.
• You have very good knowledge of Maya and a good command of other commonly used 2D/3D software.
• You have a very good command of French and English, both oral and written.
• You have a very good understanding of the 3D production pipeline.

Your soft skills are essential:

You have true leadership, you are solution-oriented, proactive, and you have good analytical and decision-making skills. And of course, you have easy communication and are a good listener.

The little extra: knowledge of Flow (Shotgrid) would be appreciated.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Pre-qualification interview with the Talent Acquisition team

2. Interview with our Head of CG and our Assets Production Director

3. Interview with our Head of Production

4. Final interview with Creative Leadership

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

SALARY

• 280
• EUR
• /
• DAY

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Job Requirements

Function

Consultant RH (h/f)

Experience Required

-2 years

Education Level

ALL

Driving License

Not required

Location

City

Paris 13e Arrondissement

Region

Île-de-France

Postal Code

75013

Country

FR

Contract Details

Contract Type

TEMPORARY

Duration

4 MONTH

Work Rhythm

35%

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Salary

Compensation

280 - 320 EUR / DAY

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Company

Fortiche Production

Employer

Fortiche Production

Recruiter

Fortiche Production

Contact

Contact Person

Emmanuelle Aubeau

Email

Emmanuelle.aubeau@forticheprod.com

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