Production Assistant

Steamroller Animation is seeking a passionate Production Assistant to support their animation projects. This role involves assisting Production Coordinators and Managers with daily operations, including internal reviews, client communication, task tracking, and documentation. The ideal candidate will help manage workloads, prepare client deliveries, and ensure smooth project flow within a fun-loving and growth-oriented environment.

Must Have

• Support Production Coordinator, Production Manager, and project Leadership.
• Assist with internal reviews, client deliveries, and communication.
• Oversee daily team check-ins and manage workload.
• Take, track, and distribute project notes.
• Manage file versioning software.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Experience with Shotgrid, Jira, Confluence, and Perforce.
• Animation project management experience.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Good to Have

• Analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Proactive, dynamic, and diplomatic approach.
• Result-oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Flexibility and ability to multitask.
• Passion for video games.

About Steamroller Animation

It’s different here. We’re a fun-loving bunch, passionate about our craft. We grow together, learn together, play together, and work on some of the coolest projects on the planet. If you’re looking for a welcoming atmosphere, a culture that’s dedicated to helping you grow and thrive, and ample opportunity to advance, we’d LOVE to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Supports the Production Coordinator, Production Manager, and project Leadership with day-to-day operations.
• Assist in prepping, recording, and documenting the team’s internal reviews in a time-sensitive manner.
• Oversee daily check-ins with the team to make sure the workload is manageable, including following up on new assignments or letting the Production Coordinator/Leads know of potential schedule issues.
• Assist the Production Coordinator in preparing for client deliveries and maintaining regular communication with the client.
• Take, track, and distribute clear and concise notes to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Support the PC in regularly conveying to the team when there are new assets or publishes needed.
• Communicate team sick time or holidays to the Production Coordinator/ Team Leads, as well as document it.
• Help manage any file versioning software we’re responsible for, both internally and externally.
• Assist with attending project leadership meetings, including documenting any action points or potential concerns.
• Help maintain all project-related documentation and ensure it’s accurate for the entire Studio.
• Work alongside the project's full production team in any budgeting, scheduling, or task-tracking request made.
• Contribute to team efforts and perform additional tasks to support department goals as needed.

Qualifications

• Shotgrid experience is required, Jira/Confluence and Perforce.
• Customer Service or Outsourced Client experience.
• Animation project management experience is required.
• Analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Creative and innovative.
• Proactive, dynamic, and diplomatic.
• Result-oriented and works well under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to multitask.
• Passion for video games.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.