PRODUCTION MANAGER (THE CASAGRANDES)

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Company: Nickelodeon Animation
Location: Burbank, CA

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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

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, FileMaker Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator a plus.

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