Production Manager

OddBot Inc is looking for a Production Manager with 2D/CG TV animation experience to manage daily activities for an upcoming project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Communicate production priorities, changes, and concerns to all departments and provide weekly production targets to the Line Producer.

- Partner with overseas production to ensure quality and timely delivery.

- Manage daily tasks and workflow of the Production.

- Work closely with artistic leads, directors, and producers to determine workflow and deliverables.

- Manage Production Coordinators and Production Assistants on tasks to meet the production's needs.

- Provide feedback and mentorship as needed to Production Coordinators and Production Assistants to ensure alignment and best practices.

- Communicate regularly with internal and external crews and partners to understand the production needs and enable everyone to perform effectively. - Communicate daily with the Line Producer on the status of each department.

- Oversee preparation of production materials for shipment. - Communicate with vendors on production issues, questions, and materials as needed. - Assist Post Department in monitoring the retake process, budget, and post schedule.

- Liaise with IT and Office Management to ensure the best possible equipment and resources are being used for the production.

- Support departments with problem-solving, anticipating needs and concerns, and providing solutions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS preferred, or 4 - 6 years of animation production experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Proven leadership track record

- Must have a Team building spirit and positive attitude

- 3 years of experience as a Production Manager in Animation is preferred.

- Solution-oriented.

- Possess complete knowledge of the animation production process.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

- Knowledge of CG animation pipeline, Maya, Storyboard Pro, FileMaker Pro, Photoshop, Final Draft, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

-Must be able to lead and delegate assignments to subordinates

- Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively (verbally and electronically) with staff, vendors, and clients.

- Must be able to navigate the aforementioned programs effectively in order to execute day to day tasks

- Must be able to accomplish day to day tasks in a timely manner in order to meet deadlines

- Must be able to be organized and efficient in a fast-paced working environment

- Must be able to skillfully problem solve in order to help resolve contentions that may arise during the course of production

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time

While we have a location in Glendale, this position can also be worked remotely Reference: ECNJOBID-119-13-197-168 in the application