Elk.Studios are on the look out for an amazing seasoned production manager to join the growing team as we start production on an exciting new long form 2D animated series. The studio are looking for a likeminded, experienced and enthusiastic production person to come onboard the already established crew. The show is a 2D Toon Boom Harmony series for BBC/WDR based on a very well-known children’s book property. The crew will reach a capacity of approx 60 people for this show.
elk.Studios are based on Bridge Street in Dundalk town centre and are a hybrid studio; the full crew working 3 days a week in house (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remotely. This is as elk are a creative industry and need to come together in person to collaborate as a team and to work through any issues as they arise. It’s a great way for all of us to upskill and learn from one another. Being able to work from home 2 days a week, allows flexibility to our work/life balance. Work Life balance is one of the guiding principles of our ethos, and the 3/2 day split goes some way in achieving this.
About the Role
The Production Manager’s role is the day-to-day management of the production and crew. This includes but is not limited to:
* Communicating clearly and regularly with the Producer
* Managing the production schedule across all departments
* Supporting department managers to create and meet department deadlines and outputs
* Supervising Technical and Creative Team leads on the production status
* Modelling an atmosphere of cooperation, communication and mutual respect across all departments
Day to Day:
* Ensure effective communication across all departments, as well as with clients
* Help to plan and maintain the production pipeline
* Work with departments to manage resources, crew and schedule
* Be across the production as a whole, as well as individual departments
* Ensure the team are staying on schedule and meeting deadlines
* Work with the studio production tracking system and keep it up to date
* Identify production issues or bottlenecks that may arise and resolve or elevate to the Producer as needed
* Manage the production team, ensuring they are given opportunities to thrive and grow
Must Have:
* Previous Production Management Experience on a long form Animated production, TV or feature film, preferably in 2D
* Confidence and Motivation whilst leading a team
* Ability to work with tight deadlines and focus on delivering on time
* Experience working with Production Management Software & Good IT skills
* Excellent organizational skills and be good at multitasking
* Qualities of a Team player
* Self-motivation and Good work ethic
* Ability to work calmly under pressure
* Very strong communication skills
* Sufficient understanding of the 2D production pipeline
* Solutions Orientated Mindset
* Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland and located/ able to relocate to Ireland
Bonus Points:
* Experience in scheduling and managing teams across multiple departments
* Client-facing experience – dealing with clients and reviews
* Experience of post production processes – managing final deliverables
* Good understanding of production budgets
Elk is an equal opportunities employer committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All suitably qualified and eligible applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling Community. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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