Associate Production Manager, Feature Animation

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Position Summary

The Associate Production Manager, Feature Animation works closely with the Coordinators on the project in keeping the show operating in an organized and efficient manner. The APM will oversee the show sequence or discipline schedules and help guide them in order to have a comprehensive sequence or overall show schedule, depending on project size. Associate Production Managers also work with and delegate to the project Production Assistants.

What You’ll Do

• Help establish the show schedule and work closely with the Coordinators in order to ensure project milestones are met. May additionally coordinate for specific artist disciplines or departments when needed

• Manage and mentor Production Coordinators and PAs, providing coverage if needed

• Work alongside coordinators on weekly artist schedules while overseeing overall schedules with PM/Producer

• Track client needs, reviews and deliveries to make sure all disciplines hit their targets

• Report any potential issues that may affect the schedule or workflows to Project (“Show”) Producer and Production Manager 

• Correspond with cross-site regarding reviews, schedules, and resource needs when required

• Support discipline supervisors and/or leads in crewing, casting and scheduling bodies of work, keeping in mind the overall show schedule, client reviews, bids, and other discipline needs

• Schedule, track, and manage assigned work within Shotgrid 

• Keep a weekly synopsis of discipline and/or sequence accomplishments and next steps

• Anticipate and communicate issues to leadership team(s) to reach solutions in a timely manner

• May work closely with the Producer and Production Manager to bid shot work, as needed

• On relevant shows, oversee outsourced work so that vendors’ bids and schedule flow with the overall show schedule, and confirm that vendors’ bids and schedule are in line with the goals of the show

• May be required to run reviews with crew (dailies), clients, external vendors, and various meetings

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years in the Feature Animation Production environment

• Proven work experience in Feature Animation production, including experience across multiple departments 

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Art, Drama or related field or equivalent work experience required

• Must have the ability to juggle multiple tasks, work with diverse personalities and work within strict deadlines

• Demonstrated experience training, mentoring and managing Coordinators and PAs

• Must demonstrate very strong organizational and communication skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner while meeting deadlines

• Proficiency in Macs/PCs including Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Shotgrid required

• Ability to work on a computer/keyboard for long periods of time

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Attention to detail, follow through and strong communication skills

• Conference room, Viewstation and basic technical setup and troubleshooting (running generic scripts to resolve issues)

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$67,000 to C$85,700 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.