Animation and VR Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative communications agency is seeking an Animation & VR Project Manager in London. You will oversee projects ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards. Candidates should have experience in managing creative projects, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of 3D production tools like Maya and Unity. Attractive salary of £45,000 per annum with flexible working options is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health care

Pension

Potential for permanent role after 6 months

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing creative or digital projects.
• Strong understanding of VR and animation production processes.
• Excellent organizational skills for multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Manage animation and VR projects from start to delivery.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Act as main contact for clients and ensure communication.

Skills

Project management

3D production pipelines

Client management

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Tools

Maya

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:Animation & VR Project Manager

Location:London, Old Street, office based with flexible working.

Contract:6 months (with view to permanent)

Salary:£45,000 per annum

About Us

Myriad Global Media is a creative communications agency specialising in film, animation, immersive training, and digital experiences for the energy, technology, and infrastructure sectors. We deliver high-quality 3D technical animations and VR training applications that help our clients communicate complex stories with clarity and impact.

The Role

We are seeking a talentedAnimation & VR Project Managerto join our team on an initial 6-month contract, with the aim of becoming a permanent role. You will take ownership of projects from kick-off through to delivery, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest creative and technical standards.

This is a hands-on project management role, overseeing 3D technical/corporate animations and VR training applications, while coordinating our in-house and external teams of designers, animators, developers, and production specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple animation and VR training projects from scoping through to final delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent communication and stakeholder management throughout.
• Translate client requirements into clear creative and technical briefs for the production team.
• Oversee day-to-day progress of projects, anticipating challenges and finding solutions to keep delivery on track.
• Ensure projects meet creative expectations, technical standards, and brand guidelines.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Support the growth of Myriad’s VR and animation offering by contributing ideas and best practices.

About You

• Proven experience managing creative or digital projects, ideally in animation, VR, or similar fields.
• Strong understanding of 3D production pipelines (Maya, Unreal Engine, Unity, or equivalent).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder and client management skills.
• Comfortable working with technical and creative teams, translating between both worlds.
• Calm under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Interest in emerging technology and immersive media is a plus.

What We Offer

• £45,000 per annum (pro-rated for contract period).
• Flexible working where needed
• Health care
• Pension
• Potential for permanent role after 6 months.