1. End-to-End Animation Production:
- Own animation-led and AI-enabled projects from kickoff through to final delivery.
- Translate project briefs into clear production plans, workflows, milestones, and deliverables.
2. Timeline, Workflow & Resource Management:
- Develop and manage project timelines to ensure work progresses according to schedule.
- Allocate internal and external resources, track production progress, and balance team bandwidth to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
3. Animation & Production Guidance:
- Apply a practical understanding of animation and post-production workflows to advise on feasibility, production approach, handovers, and delivery requirements.
- Support the team in resolving production challenges while ensuring the original creative intent is maintained.
4. AI-Enabled Production:
- Work closely with the animation and AI team to explore and integrate AI tools into production workflows where appropriate.
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency while maintaining quality and creative standards.
- Take ownership of AI-driven projects when required, managing the end-to-end creative and production process to ensure deliverables are met.
5. Cross-Functional & Shoot Coordination:
- Coordinate closely with creative, video, post-production, and account teams to ensure clear briefs, smooth handovers, and aligned deliverables.
- Attend location shoots when animation, visual effects, or AI-production considerations need to be addressed on set.
6. Scope, Risk & Stakeholder Management:
- Anticipate production risks and manage changes in scope, timelines, feedback, and required assets.
- Resolve issues early to keep projects moving smoothly and minimise delays.
- Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.
7. Animation Creative & Visual Direction:
- Provide creative input and a strong visual eye across animation projects, helping to shape the overall look, style, pacing, storytelling, and execution.
- Work closely with animators, designers, directors, and creative teams to ensure animation work is creatively strong, visually consistent, and aligned with the intended concept and client objectives.