Elk Studio is Expanding We are looking for a Seasoned Production Manager on a 2D animation series This Job is anImmediate Startposition.Closing Date:22/09/2025 - Monday the 22nd of September 2025About Elk Studios and the ProjectWe 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. We 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.We are based on Bridge Street in Dundalk town centre and we are a hybrid studio; the full crew working 3 days a week in house (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remotely. We've chosen to work like this as we 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 we feel that the 3/2 day split goes some way in achieving this.About The RoleThe 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 clientsHelp to plan and maintain the production pipelineWork with departments to manage resources, crew and scheduleBe across the production as a whole, as well as individual departmentsEnsure the team are staying on schedule and meeting deadlinesWork with the studio production tracking system and keep it up to dateIdentify 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 teamAbility to work with tight deadlines and focus on delivering on time.Experience working with Production Management Software & Good IT skillsExcellent organisational skills and be good at multitaskingQualities of a Team playerSelf-motivation and Good work ethicAbility to work calmly under pressureVery strong communication skillsSufficient understanding of the 2D production pipelineSolutions Orientated MindsetMust 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 departmentsClient-facing experience – dealing with clients and reviewsExperience of post production processes – managing final deliverablesGood understanding of production budgetsInfo:This Job is located in the Republic of Ireland Specifically in Dundalk where our Studio is basedOnly applications through our website will be considered, please do not email or comment your application under this post