Animation Production Manager (ReDefine Originals)
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Analytics are greyed out due to low classification confidence (54.0%).
Occupation Type
Arts officers, producers and directors
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£38,100
(£19.54 per hour)
Immigration salary list rate applies
✓ On immigration salary list - lower visa fees apply
Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.
Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with DNEG. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."
Description
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our team on an animated feature film. This is a pivotal leadership role within production, responsible for driving organisation, clarity, and momentum across departments to ensure the successful delivery of the film.
Working closely with the Line Producer, Animation Producer, Coordinators and the Department Leads, the Production Manager will oversee the planning and execution of the production schedule (and micro schedules), maintain accurate tracking and reporting systems, and champion efficient workflows across the pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
Working closely with the Line Producer, Animation Producer, Coordinators and the Department Leads, the Production Manager will oversee the planning and execution of the production schedule (and micro schedules), maintain accurate tracking and reporting systems, and champion efficient workflows across the pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Line Producer, Animation Producer, and Department Leads to translate the production plan into actionable schedules and departmental roadmaps.
- Lead day-to-day production operations, ensuring deliveries and internal targets are tracked and achieved.
- Own and optimize Shotgrid (aka Flow Production Tracking) setup, workflow configuration, data integrity, and reporting. Drive transparency and accountability through consistent status reporting.
- Identify risks proactively and implement solutions to maintain schedule and quality targets.
- Demonstrated experience as a Production Manager on at least one animated feature film (essential). Experience managing and working with international teams is also a plus.
- Strong understanding of CG animation pipelines and feature-scale production workflows including: art, storyboards, edit, build, and shot production. Experience working with Unreal Engine is also a plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Shotgrid.
- Exceptional organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
- Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across creative and technical teams.
- Proven ability to manage complexity in fast-paced production environments.
- Must be based in the UK; London-based candidates strongly preferred.
A proactive, solutions-oriented Production Manager who is ready to roll up their sleeves and play an integral part in the success of the production. A PM who brings structure, clarity, and leadership to the team. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative studio environment and is passionate about delivering am
bitious storytelling through strong operational excellence.