Production Manager, Animation Technical Crew (Contract) Job at Moonbug Entertain

Production Manager, Animation Technical Crew (Contract)

Pay Competitive

Employment type: Contract

Job Description

Req#: 2E1EC7B5EC

ABOUT MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT:

Welcome to Moonbug Entertainment! We are a vibrant and dynamic children's entertainment company on a mission to inspire laughter, learning, and growth in kids everywhere.

At Moonbug, we pride ourselves on creating some of the biggest and most beloved kids' entertainment brands in the world, including the beloved CoComelon and the adventurous Blippi. Our shows are not just confined to one platform; they are available on over 150 video platforms worldwide, such as Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, and YouTube Kids. We believe that every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content.

But we don't stop at screens! Moonbug is also a global leader in providing preschool music and audio experiences, which can be enjoyed on more than 100 audio platforms across the globe. Our influence extends far beyond digital realms, encompassing streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even enchanting theme park exhibits.

As part of Candle Media, an independent and creator-friendly home for groundbreaking, high-quality brands and franchises, Moonbug is at the forefront of innovation. We bring together exceptional talent at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, setting the stage for accelerated and sustainable growth in the ever-evolving entertainment industry. Guided by our visionary Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, esteemed entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, we are supported by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone's flagship private equity business.

Join us in spreading joy and wonder to children worldwide.

This role reports ON-SITE at our West Hollywood office.

The Production Manager will be part of a specialized technical team charged with cleaning up and rebuilding our asset pipeline and creating an asset management system over a period of 9 months.

Responsibilities:

1. Create and maintain the production schedule based on CG Supervisor’s roadmap
2. Build and manage the production budget
3. Prioritize and assign project tasks
4. Provide regular status updates and reports to key stakeholders and senior management
5. Lead team meetings
6. Chiefly responsible for on-time and on-budget completion of the technical crew’s objectives

Minimum Requirements:

1. 2+ years experience as a CG Production Manager in children’s animation or a related animation field.
2. Experience managing technical departments is a plus
3. Experience managing production schedules and budgets required
4. Ideal candidate has experience working with Monday.com, the Microsoft Office suite, and Google Calendar/Docs/Sheets/Slides.
5. Excellent working knowledge of a Maya CG animation pipeline
6. Production management tracking software proficiency, such as Shotgrid, is required
7. Must be a self-starter and have excellent leadership and communication skills.

About the company

Moonbug Entertainment /muːnˌbʌɡ/ is a British media company based in London.