Sr. Production Manager, Short Film Animation

Sega; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment industry seeks a Production Coordinator for animation projects. This role involves managing production schedules, collaborating with teams, and ensuring effective communication across departments. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in animation production and a passion for creating quality content. The position requires in-office attendance for effective collaboration and supervision.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a similar production role in animation.
• Strong understanding of tools and technology for post-production.

Responsibilities

• Manage production scheduling and budgeting for animation projects.
• Assist in aligning department goals with broader strategies.
• Stay current with trends in the animation industry.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Passion for Entertainment

Tools

Animation Production Tools

Post-Production Technology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Burbank Office - Burbank, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $90000.00 - $110000.00 Salary

Description

Hybrid Work Model

#LI-hybrid

Job Summary:

Responsible for all organizational aspects of production scheduling and budgeting. Assist the Senior Director of Animation in managing the day-to-day operations of non-Sonic short-form animation development, production, and post-production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will primarily focus on the development, production, and post-production of various non-Sonic the Hedgehog entertainment content but will also be part of the Sonic the Hedgehog production team in an assisting and advisory role.
• Assist the Senior Director of Animation in identifying external development and production partners, as well as in creating production schedules and budgets by gathering and providing necessary data and materials.
• Assist the Senior Director of Animation in aligning the department’s goals with the Transmedia/Legacy team’s strategy and the needs of other departments by setting up and organizing meetings with internal and external parties and keeping records of the meetings.
• Stay current with trends and new technologies in the animation industry and inform the Sega team.
• Stay up to date with all partnership and production service contracts for future troubleshooting.
• Be an expert on all past SEGA legacy games, products, and animations, and be familiar with all characters in the SEGA universe.
• Stay current on all non-Sonic and Sonic game developments and develop a working knowledge of all SEGA properties.
• Serve as a liaison with the Social Media team, PD producers, and licensing managers to maintain open communication channels and maximize synergy among departments.
• Act as a hub for information and material exchange with production studios for non-Sonic short-form animation, ensuring the effective and accurate flow of company instructions to the studios.
• Keep track of all production materials and archives.
• Maintain the department’s contact list.
• Keep the department’s server folders organized and up to date.
• Maintain the department’s physical and data assets.
• Deliver materials to internal and external distribution partners and maintain detailed records of all asset movement.
• Prepare accounts payable request forms for non-Sonic title productions.
• Keep records for all department non-Sonic production meetings and weekly department meetings.
• Support the Senior Director of Animation in the day-to-day management of non-Sonic short-form productions and post-productions:
  • Obtain approvals on creative materials.
  • Gather and organize notes from various parties and create consolidated, digestible notes for the studio.
  • Maintain an itemized deliverables list and communicate effectively with external teams.
  • Anticipate issues and delays by maintaining and updating production and post-production schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Working in-office is an essential function of this position. This requirement for face-to-face interaction ensures effective supervision, collaboration, and teamwork. In-office attendance is required for the following reasons:
  • To provide effective supervision of employees and work products, ensuring all employees receive necessary oversight, access to supervisory assistance, and opportunities for meetings to review work product, deadlines, and status.
  • To foster communication and collaboration among team members by enabling spontaneous brainstorming sessions and exchanges of ideas, providing quick access to colleagues for collaborative problem-solving, and promoting stronger cohesion within teams.
  • To enhance the sharing of information necessary for effective job performance and successful product creation.
  • To improve understanding of our stakeholders’ work and business needs, facilitate a more seamless and organic workflow, and ultimately increase efficiency and successful outcomes.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in a similar production role in animation.
• Knowledge of animation production and post-production.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the tools and technology resources necessary to run post-production.
• Passion for creating first-class, quality entertainment.
• Team player who is highly collaborative and flexible.
• Demonstrated hands-on television production experience (promos, ads, music videos, etc.).
• Ability to operate quickly and calmly within complex and high-pressure environments, while setting and maintaining key priorities.