Senior Production Manager

Red Star 3D; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation production company is seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager to oversee their work on an upcoming animated feature film. This fully remote position requires candidates to be based in the UK. The Senior Production Manager will manage production strategies, ensure project goals are met, and oversee recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in animation production, knowledge of Autodesk Shotgrid, and the ability to manage complex projects effectively. This role is contractual and expected to last approximately 18 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a production role in animation.
• Thorough knowledge of Autodesk Shotgrid for animation / VFX production.
• Grounding in the technical process of 3D CGI animation.

Responsibilities

• Devise, implement and manage production strategy for the project.
• Ensure Red Star meets its production goals and objectives.
• Manage approvals to ensure schedules are maintained.
• Generate progress and cost reports for the Line Producer.
• Oversee project-specific recruitment and hiring.

Skills

Customer Service

Accommodation

Building Services

Insurance Management

Import & Export

Catering Operations

Tools

Autodesk Shotgrid

Maya

Job description

Red Star are seeking an experienced SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER to oversee their work on our upcoming co‑production of an animated feature film.

The Senior Production Manager will be the senior person responsible for all the production activities of Red Star on the project under the overall supervision of the films Line Producer (based in Germany) and reporting to the manager of Red Star Ben Smith.

This is a fully remote position but due to the way the project is funded you must be physically based in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Devise, implement and manage Red Star's schedule and production strategy for its activities on the project.
• Ensure Red Star meets its goals and objectives as defined by the films directors and producers.
• Manage approvals on all levels of Red Star's activity to ensure schedules are maintained.
• Be continually aware of the status of the project and ensure it is on schedule and budget.
• Generate progress and cost reports for the Line Producer and Producers for internal and external use.
• Supervise the key creative leadership of the project department heads and junior Production Manager(s) and coordinators.
• Serve as the main point of coordination and contact between the production team and the producer(s) / client(s).
• Oversee project‑specific recruitment. Screen interview and hire candidates in cooperation with department leads and other management.
• Be proactive in planning and troubleshooting the pipeline for production.
• Foster a creative culture and environment throughout the project team so crew are empowered to do their best work.
• Oversee final delivery of the project deliverables to the Producers.

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a production role in animation.
• A thorough knowledge of Autodesk Shotgrid and experience using it animation / VFX production.
• A grounding in the technical process of 3D CGI animation.
• The ability to work proactively and independently and manage complex projects with competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of Maya.

This is a full‑time position for approximately 18 months expected to start September 2025 TBC.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

• Customer Service
• Accomodation
• Building Services
• Insurance Management
• Import & Export
• Catering Operations

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1