Freelance Production Manager overseeing animation production projects for Nexus Studios. Responsible for managing schedules, budgets, and team coordination from concept to delivery.
Responsibilities
Oversee the entire animation production pipeline, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality.
Develop and maintain production schedules, budgets, and resource plans, aligning them with client expectations and project needs.
Serve as the point of contact between producers, directors/creative leads, and teams, ensuring alignment on creative objectives and production plans.
Set up and manage production tracking systems, ensuring database standards are met and tasks are updated regularly.
Attend client meetings, take detailed notes, and address feedback promptly, ensuring all potential impacts on timelines and resources are considered.
Manage crew workloads, software, and other resources, onboarding and offboarding team members as required.
Address and resolve production-related challenges swiftly, maintaining composure and clarity under pressure.
Foster a positive, collaborative environment that encourages communication, creativity, and efficiency.
Regularly update budgets, manage invoicing, and ensure smooth operational workflows.
Requirements
Proven experience managing animation production for commercials and/or CG projects
Strong team management abilities, with experience coordinating teams across multiple departments.
A proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges, coupled with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Familiarity with industry-standard software such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Workspace. Experience with tools like ShotGrid (formerly Shotgun) and other animation production software is highly desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating ideas and plans clearly to clients and teams.
Strong administrative and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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