Hybrid Sydney: Feature Animation Production Lead

Netflix; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to keep a feature animation project on schedule and on budget. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams, manage schedules, and report progress to leadership from Sydney-based studios in a hybrid work setting.

You will oversee production coordinators, ensure timely delivery, and maintain documentation while upholding Netflix’s collaborative culture and high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Supervisor in feature animation.
• Knowledge of the 3D animation pipeline from assets through lighting and compositing.
• Proficiency with asset and shot tracking software (Autodesk Flow Production Tracking strongly preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production processes, schedules, reporting, reviews, and cross-department coordination.
• Build and maintain detailed floor schedules with Craft Supervisors, Leads, and coordinators.
• Track progress using production tracking system with accurate statuses and reporting.
• Monitor performance against targets; flag risks and adjust plans as needed.
• Produce regular progress reports and communicate variances to Production leadership.
• Coordinate and support review sessions, including scheduling and follow-up.
• Manage Production Coordinators and Assistants, providing guidance and oversight.
• Ensure artists have information, resources, and support to meet deadlines.
• Foster cross-department communication and resolve workflow issues.
• Oversee timesheet accuracy and overtime approvals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and professional communication.
• Foster a positive, collaborative studio culture.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Problem solving

Tools

Autodesk Flow Production Tracking

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to keep a feature animation project on schedule and on budget. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams, manage schedules, and report progress to leadership from Sydney-based studios in a hybrid work setting.

You will oversee production coordinators, ensure timely delivery, and maintain documentation while upholding Netflix’s collaborative culture and high-quality standards.