Overview
Red Star are seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager to oversee their work on our upcoming co-production of an animated feature film. This is a fully remote position, but due to the way the project is funded you must be physically based in the UK.
Responsibilities
* Devise, implement and manage Red Star’s schedule and production strategy for its activities on the project.
* Ensure Red Star meets its goals and objectives as defined by the film’s directors and producers.
* Manage approvals on all levels of Red Star’s activity to ensure schedules are maintained.
* Be continually aware of the status of the project and ensure it is on schedule and budget.
* Generate progress and cost reports for the Line Producer and Producers for internal and external use.
* Supervise the key creative leadership of the project, department heads and junior Production Manager(s) and coordinators.
* Serve as the main point of coordination and contact between the production team and the producer(s) / client(s).
* Oversee project-specific recruitment. Screen, interview and hire candidates in cooperation with department leads and other management.
* Be proactive in planning and troubleshooting the pipeline for production.
* Foster a creative culture and environment throughout the project team so crew are empowered to do their best work.
* Oversee final delivery of the project deliverables to the Producers.
Skills & Requirements
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production role in animation.
* A thorough knowledge of Autodesk Shotgrid and experience using it in animation / VFX production.
* A grounding in the technical process of 3D CGI animation.
* The ability to work proactively and independently and manage complex projects with competing priorities.
* Working knowledge of Maya.
Details
* Employment type: Full-time.
* Contract: approx. 18 months, starting September 2025 (TBC).
* Location: Fully remote, but you must be physically based in the UK.
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