Chief Operating Officer

VIDAL ASSOCIATES Consulting & Search; Les Ulis; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A recruitment firm is seeking a COO/Director of Operations for a fast-growing video game studio in France. This strategic role involves optimizing operations, implementing marketing strategies, and managing production teams. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in the gaming industry, with dual expertise in operational leadership and marketing strategy. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to the studio’s growth and creative vision.

Prestations

Strategic position within the studio

Exposure to key topics like product and marketing

Impact on the studio’s expansion

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a video game studio.
• Proven experience in production management or coordination of creative/technical projects.
• Strong understanding of video game marketing challenges.

Responsabilités

• Streamline and optimize internal processes to support growth.
• Oversee operational teams such as production and project management.
• Develop and execute the studio’s marketing strategy.

Connaissances

Operational leadership

Marketing strategy

Production management

Cross-team communication

Strategic mindset

Description du poste

VIDAL ASSOCIATES Consulting & Search , a leading firm in executive recruitment in France and abroad, is hiring a Chief Operating Officer (COO) on behalf of its client for a permanent position based in France.

Our client, a fast-growing video game studio, is seeking a COO / Director of Operations to support its organizational development and strengthen overall operational and marketing performance. Well-known for its creative identity and ability to deliver engaging experiences, the studio aims to reinforce its internal structure and strategic management, particularly in aligning Production, Marketing, and Publishing.

COO / Director of Operations (M / F)

Permanent contract – Based in France

Mission

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a key role in structuring and steering operations while implementing an effective marketing strategy.

Operational Management & Organization

• Streamline and optimize internal processes to support growth (methods, tools, KPIs).
• Oversee operational teams : production, project management, and cross-functional functions.
• Monitor project progress and ensure performance in terms of quality, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Strengthen coordination between creative, technical, marketing, and business teams.
• Lead operational decision-making and roadmap management.

Marketing Strategy & Execution

• Build and execute the studio’s marketing strategy for both the company and its games (marketing plan, positioning, segmentation).
• Oversee launch activities (campaigns, trailers, influencer marketing, platform relations, events).
• Develop acquisition, visibility, and community management strategies.
• Coordinate publishing activities with internal and external partners.
• Ensure full alignment between product vision, marketing messaging, and market expectations.

Strategic Development

• Contribute to the studio’s long-term development : structuring, recruitment, partnerships.
• Implement a scalable organization tailored to current and future challenges (production, live ops, QA, marketing).
• Act as a key strategic partner to the CEO in vision-setting, prioritization, and decision-making.

Profile

• Solid experience (8+ years) within a video game studio.
• Required dual expertise : operational leadership + marketing strategy.
• Proven experience in production management or coordination of creative / tech projects.
• Strong understanding of video game marketing challenges (acquisition, performance, positioning, audiences, platforms).
• Natural leadership, strategic mindset, and ability to structure and grow an organization.
• Analytical, results-oriented, and excellent at cross-team communication.

What the role offers

• A strategic position at the heart of the studio’s vision and growth.
• Ambitious projects in a stimulating creative environment.
• High exposure to key topics : product, marketing, production, business.
• The opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on the studio’s expansion and visibility.

If this permanent COO position based in France matches your profile and career goals, please send your CV by email to [e-mail]