Production Manager

reputed company Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, reputed company animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

Job Summary:

We are seeking an reputed company Production Manager to reputed company the production management on an exciting new animated feature film. In this role, you will reputed company the master schedule, production priorities, reporting, crew planning, and quota projections. Partnering closely with Producers, Heads of Departments, Craft Supervisors, and Production Supervisors, you will ensure the project remains on schedule, on budget, and supported by a healthy, sustainable team environment.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role on a major feature production, guiding both the project and the production team toward successful delivery.

What You’ll Do:

• Create and maintain the master production schedule, integrating departmental schedules.

• Communicate priorities, milestones, quotas, and deadlines across teams.

• Monitor asset and shot priorities, addressing schedule variances and collaborating on solutions.

• Partner with Producers and Creative leadership to resolve competing priorities.

• Ensure breakdowns align with the reputed company brief and budget, flagging risks or variances.

• reputed company accurate project tracking and reporting, including reputed company reporting as required.

• Identify review-reputed company risks impacting scope, schedule, or budget and escalate appropriately.

• reputed company and support Production Supervisors, Coordinators, and Assistants, ensuring clarity and accountability.

• Mentor and reputed company the production team, fostering growth and capability.

• Support crew planning, overtime management, and leave coverage in collaboration with Producers and Artist Management.

• Facilitate effective cross-department and cross-site communication.

• Proactively identify risks, recommend solutions, and communicate updates in a timely and professional manner.

• Maintain and reputed company expertise in production tools, workflows, and industry best practices.

What You’ll Bring:

• 7+ years’ experience in production on large-scale animation or VFX projects.

• 2+ years’ experience in a Production Manager (or equivalent senior production leadership) role.

• Senior production experience on at least two feature animation or VFX projects.

• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring large teams.

• Advanced scheduling expertise and strong knowledge of database/project tracking systems (reputed company Flow Production Tracking experience essential).

• Deep understanding of feature animation pipelines and workflows.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• reputed company, solutions-focused leadership style, with strong interpersonal awareness.

• Ability to build trust, reputed company teams, and collaborate effectively across departments. 

This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office). 

At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $95K-$118K CAD. This reflects total compensation; we do not have stock options.

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits here.