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CoComelon Lane Producer, Animation

11 Hours ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Moonbug Entertainment seeks a freelance CoComelon Lane Producer, Animation to oversee a CGI animated series from pre-production to delivery (through Q1 2027). Responsibilities include managing the production budget and schedule, liaising with internal and external teams (including a third-party animation studio), and ensuring the project aligns with creative vision while meeting production constraints. The role requires strong technical understanding of the animation pipeline, excellent negotiation skills, and experience with various vendors and departments. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working across time zones.
Must have:
  • Proven CGI series production experience
  • Strong technical animation pipeline understanding
  • Client interaction and presentation skills
  • Vendor and department management expertise
  • Budget and cost tracking skills
  • Excellent time management and organization
  • Experience with FRAME iO or similar software
Good to have:
  • Understanding of preschool audiences
  • Experience working across time zones

Job Details

Description

Thank you for considering the CoComelon Lane Producer, Animation (Contract) role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow.  The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.  

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond.

This role reports onsite in our Los Angeles office full time. 

The Role:

We are currently looking for a freelance producer to lead a CGI animation production from our LA office, through to Q1 2027.  We are looking for someone with significant experience in producing a CGI animated series for one of our IP’s, looking to work with an exciting company within the world of kids media.  The role will involve overseeing pre-production through post-production, to delivery. 

It is crucial that you are highly organized and able to work independently, so good time management and prioritization will be expected. This position will be working closely with the assigned creative team for the brand as well as the 3rd party studio responsible for animating the content. Excellent negotiation skills, budget management and cost tracking is a must.

Client liaison and relationship building is essential, as is negotiating stakeholders to forge a path forward to protect the integrity of the series and deliver on time and on budget.

The ideal candidate needs to be a committed and adaptable individual keen to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee pre-production, production, and delivery of the CGI animated series.
  • Work closely with the assigned creative team and the third-party animation studio responsible for animating the content.
  • Manage client expectations, acting as a liaison between internal teams and external partners.
  • Ensure the project stays on budget and on schedule, tracking costs effectively.
  • Negotiate contracts, timelines, and deliverables with vendors and animation studios.
  • Support the creative team in achieving their creative vision while balancing production constraints.
  • Coordinate across multiple vendors and departments to ensure smooth production workflows.
  • Work collaboratively with Audio, Music, and Visual Post departments in both the UK and US, accounting for time zone differences.
  • Utilize FRAME iO or similar project management software for tracking production progress.

Requirements

  • Proven experience producing CGI series (essential).
  • Strong technical understanding of the animation pipeline, with experience overseeing external animation studios and post-production.
  • Prior experience in client interaction and presentations.
  • Background in managing multiple vendors and departments.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks independently, demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills.
  • A strong creative appreciation and understanding of animation.
  • Must be based in Los Angeles.
  • Comfortable working across different time zones, with flexibility to accommodate UK-based post-production teams.
  • Understanding of preschool audiences and the nuances of producing content for younger demographics.
  • Basic proficiency in FRAME iO or similar project management tools.
  • Strong budgeting and cost-tracking experience.
  • Adaptable, motivated, and personable, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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About The Company

Moonbug is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. 💫


Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and educational content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. The company’s portfolio currently stands at 29 IPs and its content is available in 32 languages (including ASL). 🚀


Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. 


Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.

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