Chief Operating Officer

VIDAL ASSOCIATES Consulting & Search; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading executive recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a fast-growing video game studio in France. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in operational leadership and marketing strategy within the video game industry. Responsibilities include streamlining operations, building marketing strategies, and acting as a strategic partner to the CEO. The role offers impactful involvement in the studio’s growth and visibility.

Prestations

Strategic position

Ambitious projects

High exposure to key topics

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a video game studio.
• Proven track record in operational leadership and marketing strategy.
• Strong understanding of video game marketing challenges.

Responsabilités

• Streamline internal processes to support growth.
• Oversee operational teams and ensure quality performance.
• Build and execute the studio’s marketing strategy.

Connaissances

Operational leadership

Marketing strategy

Production management

Cross-team communication

Analytical skills

Natural leadership

Description du poste

VIDAL ASSOCIATES Consulting & Search

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 optimise 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 organisation tailored to current and future challenges (production, live ops, QA, marketing).
• Act as a key strategic partner to the CEO in vision‑setting, prioritisation 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 organisation.
• 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 to [e-mail].