Project Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day production and team members. Working closely with the Producer, the Production Manager oversees the department schedules and deliverables to ensure the efficient completion of production. Along with the Producer, the Production Manager has the unique position of overseeing the entire production schedule and being able to balance and prioritize needs across all departments, with the timely and efficient delivery of the film being the ultimate goal. Requirements · Minimum 4 years experience in 3DCG Animation industry. · Excellent knowledge of project management tools and methodologies, including Excel, Project, Google Docs, etc. · Excellent communication skills in English. · Strong organization skills. · Must have the ability to prioritize tasks at hand, assisting on all phase’s production. · Extensive experience in mentorship and guidance of production management staff. · Clear understanding of the principles of animation production. · Demonstrated success engaging in problem-solving techniques. · Strong team player and proactive. · Knowledge of the Japanese language is a plus. Main Duties and Job Responsibilities · Oversee day-to-day/week-to-week production progress and have a clear picture of the completion of the show at all times. · Ensure milestones and quotas are met and provide course-correction to the schedule as needed. · Ensure communication among department leaders via weekly production meetings and any other meetings deemed necessary. · Track and manage the complexity of the film along with the Associate Producer and CG Supervisor. · Trouble-shoot wherever necessary to ensure timely delivery of sequences; determine with the AP, when sequence-based schedules will be modified to meet efficiency or inventory demands. · Oversee production management staff, delegating duties, reinforcing consistency and ensuring follow-through. · Mentor the production management staff as well as the department heads, increasing their leadership skills, production knowledge and collaboration. · Deliver feedback to direct reports, ensuring excellence is fostered and acknowledged; participate in and support the feedback process for all crew members. · Ensure that all production materials are properly recorded and tracked. · Manage day-to-day staff planning issues, such as overtime and vacation requests.