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 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 ProducerManaging the production schedule across all departmentsSupporting department managers to create and meet department deadlines and outputsSupervising Technical and Creative Team leads on the production statusModelling an atmosphere of cooperation, communication and mutual respect across all departmentsDay 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 neededManage the production team, ensuring they are given opportunities to thrive and growMust Have:Previous Production Management Experience on a long form Animated production, TV or feature film, preferably in 2DConfidence and Motivation whilst leading a teamAbility to work with tight deadlines and focus on delivering on timeExperience working with Production Management Software & Good IT skillsExcellent organizational 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 IrelandBonus 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 budgetsElk 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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