Job Description
About the Company
iHasco creates engaging online training that helps organisations stay compliant, safe, and informed. Courses combine high-quality animation, video production, and learning design to deliver training that people genuinely want to complete.
We are looking for a Head of Video & Animation to lead the creative production of course content and oversee the visual storytelling that underpins the eLearning library.
This role sits at the centre of the content production team, working closely with Production, Product and Development teams to deliver engaging learning experiences at scale.
The Role
As Head of Video & Animation, you will lead the creative development and production of the video and animation elements within courses. You will oversee animation and filming workflows, maintain high creative standards across the course library, and help shape how new technologies and tools are used to improve the production pipeline.
This role combines creative leadership, production oversight and collaborative team management.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Leadership
* Lead the visual direction and animation style of courses
* Ensure creative consistency and quality across the course library
* Review and sign off animation, video and audio production
* Work closely with the creative team to maintain strong storytelling and engagement standards
Video & Animation Production
* Oversee filming and animation production across new course content
* Plan and coordinate filming shoots, presenters and actors
* Support production teams in delivering high-quality visual content on schedule
Team Leadership
* Line manage the animation and video production team
* Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews and annual appraisals
* Support professional development within the creative team
* Provide guidance and decision-making on creative challenges during production
Production Workflow & Collaboration
* Work closely with production leadership to align creative production with the course pipeline
* Participate in production planning sessions and sprint reviews
* Contribute to backlog refinement and prioritisation of creative work
* Use tools such as Jira to track creative tasks and maintain visibility of production progress
Tools, Technology & Innovation
* Manage creative production tools and subscriptions
* Explore and introduce new technologies to improve production workflows
* Support the adoption of AI tools that enhance animation and content production processes
* Collaborate with IT on technical requirements for creative software and infrastructure
Collaboration Across Teams
This role works closely with Production, Creative, Product and Development teams to ensure courses are delivered efficiently, meet creative standards, and align with market needs.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
• Strong experience in video production and animation workflows
• Experience managing creative or production teams
• Familiarity with Agile production environments
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira
• Understanding of content production pipelines
• Ability to review and provide constructive feedback on creative work
• Experience planning and managing filming shoots
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
Desirable:
• Experience working in eLearning or training content
• Knowledge of learning authoring tools such as Articulate 360
• Experience introducing new creative tools or production technologies
• Interest in AI tools for creative production
What Success Looks Like
• Courses maintain a high creative and visual standard
• Video and animation production runs smoothly within the course pipeline
• Creative teams feel supported and guided
• Production workflows remain organised and transparent
• Learners remain engaged with visually compelling course content