Animation Development Producer

Boulder Media is seeking an Animation Development Producer with extensive experience in developing original series for commission. The role involves leading projects from concept to development, securing funding, identifying co-production and distribution opportunities, and ensuring creative distinction and commercial sustainability. The ideal candidate will work closely with writers, creators, and studio leadership, bringing creative flair and strategic insight to both kids' and adult animation projects.

Must Have

• Identify and nurture new IPs across kids, family, and adult animation
• Guide creative development from concept through pitch materials, scripts, and visual development
• Oversee creation of pitch decks, sizzles, and bibles with creative and production teams
• Shape projects to align with broadcaster, streamer, and market needs
• Lead efforts to secure development and production funding from broadcasters, streamers, funding bodies, and partners
• Leverage industry relationships to position projects for success at pitching and marketplace events
• Build and maintain relationships with commissioners, distributors, and funding agencies
• Identify and develop co-production opportunities and partnerships
• Stay informed on digital content trends, audience insights, and emerging monetisation models
• Partner with creators to shape projects with both creative integrity and commercial appeal
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to writers, designers, and directors during development
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency and attention to detail

Good to Have

• Experience with IP exploitation, licensing, or transmedia strategy
• Understanding of digital-first content ecosystems and monetisation (e.g. YouTube, TikTok, Web3, or game crossovers)
• Familiarity with international markets and funding programmes (e.g. Creative Europe, Screen Ireland)

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 21 days holiday per annum (pro rata)
• An extra day off for Good Friday each year
• Time off for Christmas
• Paid sick leave
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity package
• Death-In-Service Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Vision/Eye Care
• Temporary Remote Work Abroad
• Various in-house social events such as Cake & Fruit Day, Screening nights, Games nights

Animation Development Producer

Full-time

Dublin

Boulder Media

Boulder Media is on the lookout for an Animation Development Producer who has solid experience developing original series and getting them ready for commission. This is a specified-purpose role with a mix of remote and in-studio work. We are hoping to find someone who can start right away. We are open to part-time for the right person, with the possibility of it growing into a full-time role down the line. Applications close on 2 December 2025.

About us

Established in 2000, Boulder Media has become one of Ireland's largest animation studios. Combining our passion, expertise, and experience, we believe in the power of our creativity and our ability to deliver world-class animated entertainment experiences. Boulder has produced many great shows, including Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, The Amazing World of Gumball, El Tigre, Wander Over Yonder, My Little Pony: Pony Life, DC Super Hero Girls, Transformers Cyberverse, Danger Mouse, Cat Burglar, and the Netflix hit feature film – My Little Pony: A New Generation.

About our culture

Boulder Media is not only a very hard-working creative studio, but we also have a jam-packed social calendar. From celebrating the end of each show with wrap parties to our famous Halloween fancy dress and Christmas celebrations to bake-offs, table quizzes, dungeons & dragons, online and offline meet-ups, and sketch-ups. We put on cultural events to celebrate our international staff and make them feel at home, away from home. What makes Boulder Media special is the people who fill the studio and bring life to everything we do. Boulder is a family, a very nurturing and open space for all to come and be themselves and express who they are through creativity. We would love you to be part of our animation adventure!

About the role

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience across both kids’ and adult animation, combining creative flair with strategic and commercial insight. You will lead projects from concept through development, shaping ideas, securing development funding, identifying co-production and distribution opportunities, and positioning each property for success in the marketplace. Working closely with writers, creators, and studio leadership, you will ensure every project is creatively distinctive, strategically aligned, and commercially sustainable.

Key responsibilities

Development Leadership

• Identify and nurture new IPs across kids, family, and adult animation.
• Guide creative development from concept through pitch materials, scripts, and visual development.
• Oversee creation of pitch decks, sizzles, and bibles with creative and production teams.
• Shape projects to align with broadcaster, streamer, and market needs.

Funding and Commissioning

• Lead efforts to secure development and production funding from broadcasters, streamers, funding bodies, and partners.
• Leverage industry relationships to position projects for success at pitching and marketplace events.
• Build and maintain relationships with commissioners, distributors, and funding agencies.

Commercial and Strategic Insight

• Identify and develop co-production opportunities and partnerships (international, regional, or cross-platform).
• Stay informed on digital content trends, audience insights, and emerging monetisation models (YouTube, FAST, AVOD, social storytelling, etc.).

Studio and Creator Collaboration

• Partner with creators to shape projects with both creative integrity and commercial appeal.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to writers, designers, and directors during development.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Any other duties company management may from time to time deem necessary and reasonably require.

What would we look for?

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in animation development or production, ideally across both kids and adult audiences.
• Proven success in having projects commissioned by major networks, streamers, or funding bodies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the global animation landscape, including co-productions, funding models, and distribution strategies.
• Strong creative instincts with a sharp sense of story, tone, and audience engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in building and delivering compelling pitches.
• Solid industry relationships across broadcasters, distributors, and creative talent.
• Commercially minded, organised, and proactive, able to bridge creative and business thinking.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience with IP exploitation, licensing, or transmedia strategy.
• Understanding of digital-first content ecosystems and monetisation (e.g. YouTube, TikTok, Web3, or game crossovers).
• Familiarity with international markets and funding programmes (e.g. Creative Europe, Screen Ireland).

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience.
• 21 days holiday per annum (pro rata).
• An extra day off for Good Friday each year.
• Time off for Christmas.
• Paid sick leave.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity package.
• Death-In-Service Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Vision/Eye Care.
• Temporary Remote Work Abroad.
• Various in-house social events such as Cake & Fruit Day, Screening nights, Games nights, to name a few.

Boulder Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All applicants, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling Community, will be given equal consideration for employment based on their skills, experience, and potential.

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. Please contact us at jobs@bouldermedia.tv to request accommodation.