Animation Production Manager

Job Description

About The Brand

For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others. Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!
Overview and Responsibilities

Summary:
• Manages the daily activities of the production.

Responsibilities:
• Communicate with Line Producer daily regarding the status of the department.
• Coordinate the workflow for all supervisors and artists in the CG Department.
• Keep accurate daily output information of all departments, and enforce deadlines.
• Alert LP of potential problems and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Update key production personnel on the status of all areas of production.
• Maintain and distribute weekly production schedule with accurate information to upper management and production staff.
• Run weekly department meetings.
• Supervise Production Coordinator(s) and Production Assistants; assist Line Producer in hiring, performance reviews and terminations for these positions.
• Oversee preparation production materials for shipping.
• Manage schedule to ensure production meets strict deadlines. Some of these duties include:
• Troubleshoot problem.
• Coordinate and supervise vendor studios.
• Coordinate and supervise freelance production staff.
• Assist in the scheduling of key production personnel.
• Schedule production meetings as necessary.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Assist with ancillary projects; assist LP with special projects.
• Act as primary liaison with vendor studio(s).
• Facilitate communication in a timely manner between production unit and outside studio regarding production issues, questions and materials.
• Assist Post Supervisor in monitoring and facilitating retake process; ensure that lists and notes are communicated in a timely manner; monitor retake budget.
• Draft and coordinate all new hire paperwork for freelancers.
• Update Human Resources monthly on all freelance activity.
• Review and approve weekly time sheets.
• Gather and submit new hire information to Human Resources.
• Coordinate Facilities and IS&T requests.
• Coordinate materials for festivals, awards, etc.

Basic Qualifications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess complete knowledge of animation production process.
• Knowledge of Maya, Word, Excel, Outlook, familiarity with internet and email.
• Knowledge of EPBudgeting, Shotgun, FileMaker Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator a plus.

Additional Qualifications
• BA/BS preferred, or 2 – 3 years of animation production experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Locations US-CA-Burbank

Job Type Full-Time Staff

Brand Nickelodeon Animation

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g36vzq-18-119-104-238-42 in your application.