ShotGrid Production Manager

Skydance; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydance is seeking a ShotGrid Production Manager who will act as the primary contact for ShotGrid users regarding feature animation workflows. This role involves managing requests, collaborating on technology needs, and optimizing production workflows, ensuring effective training and user experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in animation workflows.
• Direct experience in ShotGrid adoption and modification.
• Knowledge of ShotGrid in VFX/animation production.

Responsibilities

• Manage ShotGrid requests from production and supervisors.
• Collaborate with Production Technology teams on pipeline needs.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops on ShotGrid.

Skills

Effective communication

Understanding of production workflows

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

ShotGrid

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth is fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements is demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.

While all animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.

The ShotGrid Production Manager will report to the Head of Production and will be the primary point of contact for SDA and SAM (Skydance Animation Madrid) ShotGrid users regarding ShotGrid implementation for feature animation workflows. The role involves acting as the main liaison for requirements, scheduling, and targets related to ShotGrid configuration, implementation, prioritization, and training. The manager will collaborate with the workflow team and studio leadership to implement necessary changes.

Responsibilities

1. Manage ShotGrid requests from production and supervisors.
2. Collaborate with, provide requirements, and manage priorities for the Production Technology teams on pipeline needs related to ShotGrid.
3. Work with stakeholders, including film production teams and studio management, to develop standardized workflows and best practices.
4. Manage ShotGrid fields and templates for tracking and reporting.
5. Create high-level views of data for forecasting and data extraction for production teams and studio leadership.
6. Document new features and maintain existing documentation related to production workflows involving ShotGrid.
7. Have a working knowledge of ShotGrid in VFX/animation production. Must be a clear and effective communicator to support studio needs.
8. Unify multiple projects within ShotGrid using common tools to ensure consistency across the studio.
9. Communicate and build consensus across shows for global changes to ShotGrid.
10. Create documentation on the use of ShotGrid tools.
11. Identify opportunities to improve user experience and reduce complexity to enhance productivity.
12. Facilitate training sessions and workshops to ensure proficiency with ShotGrid.
13. Engage in cross-departmental communication to understand production needs and optimize ShotGrid accordingly.

Requirements

1. BA/BS degree preferred.
2. Understanding of feature film production workflows.
3. At least 5 years of management experience in animation workflows, with direct experience in ShotGrid adoption, modification, and implementation.
4. Knowledge of ShotGrid in VFX/animation production.
5. Effective communication skills to assess and support studio needs.
6. Strong computer skills, including ShotGrid, Excel, and MS Office.
7. Experience with ShotGrid API for custom tools is a plus.
8. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
9. Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed.

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010, dedicated to creating high-quality entertainment across feature films, television, interactive media, and animation for global audiences.