About my client
My client is a well-established, family-owned intellectual property company based in Belgium, close to Brussels, managing and developing a globally recognized entertainment and publishing universe.
The organization employs close to 50 people and maintains a strong SME culture: hands-on, agile, and collaborative.
The Studio department plays a central role in safeguarding the artistic integrity of the IP while supporting its commercial expansion. The creation of the Head of Studio position aims to strengthen structure, operational excellence, and economic performance within this department.
Your responsibilities
As part of the Executive Committee, you'll act as the operational and managerial leader of the Studio and Approvals teams (representing roughly 15 people).
1. Operational Leadership & Organization
* Ensure timely delivery of all creative and approval outputs (scenarios, illustrations, 3D assets, storyboards, validations, etc.) required for licensing, publishing, audiovisual, and production activities
* Establish clear and realistic production schedules aligned with business and commercial priorities
* Set limits on iterations and maintain balance between artistic excellence and business feasibility
* Implement and optimize internal processes, planning tools, and workload management systems
2. Economic Oversight & Performance
* Define and monitor project budgets and progressively the overall budget of the department
* Allocate internal and external resources according to financial impact and ROI
* Maintain a pragmatic economic view: align quality expectations with project scale (from €10K projects to multi-million initiatives)
* Provide structured reporting to the Executive Committee
3. Business Interface & External Representation
* Act as the key interface between the Studio and commercial/licensing teams
* Translate business requirements into operational and creative priorities
* Ensure alignment between client expectations, artistic standards, and internal capacity
* Represent the Studio in client meetings and, occasionally, at international fairs and industry events (up to 3 times per year)
4. Leadership & Team Development
* Lead and develop three senior managers, their teams and freelancers
* Manage communication between artistic and commercial stakeholders
* Foster collaboration, accountability, and shared objectives
* Support skill development and professional growth within the Studio
5. Artistic Sensitivity
* Demonstrate sufficient artistic sensibility to interact credibly with Art Directors and creative experts
* Encourage creative excellence while ensuring operational discipline
* Maintain awareness of industry trends and technological evolutions
Your profile
* Minimum 10 years of professional experience in one of the following sector : Animation studio, production company, creative agency, licensing environment, or similar
* Experience managing senior creative professionals
* Background in SME environments preferred over large corporate structures
* Strong diplomatic and communication skills (able to engage both artists and commercial stakeholders)
* Advanced budget and workforce management
* Fluent French and English is a must.
* Additional languages are a plus
Recruitment Process
The process is structured and selective:
* Initial screening interview with the external recruitment partner
* First interview with the HR Manager
* Final interview with the Executive Committee
* Offer
Why join them?
* Opportunity to create the function in a Belgian success story
* A position where at the crossroad of several domains : commercial, art, finance,...
* A SME culture, where everybody know each other and you can work on several topics
* Nice offices close to Brussels
* A competitive salary coupled with package : company car, bonus based on performance, 32 days off, hospitalization insurance, group insurance,...
Interested?
Apply here!
Shortlisted candidates will receive full company disclosure and detailed strategic context before proceeding to final stages.