Production Manager – Real-Time

Reel FX Creative Studios; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the daily operations of production. The ideal candidate will facilitate crew scheduling, manage budgets, and ensure production goals are met efficiently. This role requires a strong understanding of the animation process, excellent communication skills, and experience in production management. You will liaise with clients and provide updates on production progress, making recommendations for improvements where necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in traditional 2D and/or 3D animation production.
• Experienced as a Production Manager, Associate Production Manager, or Production Coordinator.
• Thorough knowledge of production and animation process.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of production including crew scheduling and budgeting.
• Assist Producer in developing production budget and strategy.
• Maintain overall production schedule and manage departmental quotas.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Production Management

Resource Management

Communication

Education

DEC, Bachelor’s (BA) degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Budgeting and scheduling software

Job description

Manage the day-to-day operation of the production including crew scheduling and budgeting, ensuring that the production goals are met within budget and schedule parameters.

Responsibilities :

• Assist Producer in the development of production budget and strategy.
• Maintain overall production schedule and manage departmental quotas.
• Make recommendations for improvements to production systems, particularly with-respect-to scheduling, flow of information, milestone realization, and resource management.
• Provide Producer with Production Update Report on a weekly basis.
• Provide a forum, guidance, and direction for crew members who communicate production / work related issues, promoting an open door policy between, staff, departments and Production Management personnel.
• Maintain production crew lists.
• Daily interaction with the client on production related needs and deliveries.
• Manage production related purchase orders, invoices, and expenses and update the financial forecast weekly.
• Identify cost variances and monitor costs incurred from approved production budget; recommend corrective action as necessary.

Qualifications :

• DEC, Bachelor’s (BA) degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in traditional 2D and / or 3D animation production.
• Experience as an accomplished Production Manager, Associate Production Manager and / or Production Coordinator.
• A thorough knowledge of production and animation process.
• Proficient in MS office suites including Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of budgeting and scheduling software.
• Experience creating, maintaining and editing film / television / animation budgets.