Senior Animation Production Manager — Austin

CatFace; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) contribution

Flexible time off

Office snacks and meals

Pets in the office

On-site fitness center

Learning stipend

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CatFace is seeking an experienced Animation Production Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Animation Department in Austin, TX. You will oversee projects from pre-production through final delivery, aligning creative and technical goals with the production plan.

The role requires strong leadership, deep understanding of 3D animation production, and a hands-on approach to solving production challenges while maintaining quality and timelines. On-site work in Austin is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in animation production for web series, TV, features, or digital content.
• Experience supervising animation teams in production environments.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Animation Department with day-to-day direction, mentorship, feedback, and accountability.
• Oversee animation pipelines from pre-production to post-production handoff and ensure milestones meet schedule.
• Collaborate with Creative Producer and Production Ops Lead to balance capacity, risks, and resources.
• Guide team with strong visual storytelling, offering actionable feedback on performance, staging, and continuity.
• Maintain production filing systems, version control, and handoffs for clean transitions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animation/Production

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Adobe Creative Suite

DaVinci Resolve

Blockbuster

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ShotGrid

Perforce

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Job description

CatFace is seeking an experienced Animation Production Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Animation Department in Austin, TX. You will oversee projects from pre-production through final delivery, aligning creative and technical goals with the production plan.

The role requires strong leadership, deep understanding of 3D animation production, and a hands-on approach to solving production challenges while maintaining quality and timelines. On-site work in Austin is required.