Production Manager

2 Years ago • 3-5 Years • Product Management • $70,000 PA - $80,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ICON Creative Studio is seeking a Production Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of animated TV show productions. The role involves collaborating with Producers and department Supervisors to oversee schedules, coordinate resources, and monitor progress across all departments using tools like Flow and Shotgrid. Key responsibilities include tracking team attendance, managing timesheets, maintaining project tracking systems, and coordinating cross-departmental communication. The Production Manager will also identify risks, suggest workflow improvements, distribute progress reports, and serve as a point of contact for the production team, addressing issues and clarifying expectations, while also alerting the Producer to any artists not meeting professional expectations.
Must have:
  • 3-5+ years in production management or coordination
  • Knowledge of Shotgrid/Flow
  • Strong scheduling and time-management skills
  • Clear communicator across departments
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Familiar with Google Workspace
Good to have:
  • Experience in animation or VFX
  • Proactive problem-solving approach
  • Comfortable giving direction and taking initiative
Perks:
  • Collaborate on top-tier CG franchises
  • Diverse, global team environment
  • Work with latest tools and software
  • Premium standard of quality productions
  • Flexibility, autonomy, and supportive culture
  • Direct deposit and generous benefits package
  • Continuous learning and mentorship opportunities

Job Details

Company Overview


     ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC. Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.

Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.

We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.


Why work at ICON?


  • Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.
  • Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
  • Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.
  • Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.
  • Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
  • Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
  • Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.


Job Overview


     As a Production Manager, you’ll play a central role in ensuring the smooth, efficient operation of our animated TV show production. Collaborating closely with the Producer, department Supervisors, and the broader production team, you’ll oversee schedules, coordinate resources, and monitor progress across departments. Your blend of organization, leadership, and strong communication will help keep everything running on track - while supporting an environment where teams can do their best work.


Key Responsibilities


  • Collaborate with department Supervisors and the Producer to build and manage detailed production schedules.
  • Track progress across all departments (Layout, Modeling, Animation, Lighting, Compositing, Assets, etc.), using Flow and Shotgrid to flag delays and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
  • Monitor and manage team attendance, vacation requests, and studio hours in collaboration with Supervisors and HR.
  • Oversee time sheet collection, approval, and coding for all production staff, coordinating with Payroll to ensure accurate submissions.
  • Maintain up-to-date project tracking systems, updating statuses for episodes, shots, and milestones in Shotgrid.
  • Coordinate cross-departmental communication to ensure all teams are aligned on deadlines, notes, and production goals.
  • Identify risks to the schedule and suggest improvements to processes and workflows that improve clarity, efficiency, and delivery.
  • Prepare and distribute weekly progress reports to the Producer and Director, highlighting accomplishments, issues, and areas needing attention.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for the production team, helping to resolve issues and clarify expectations.
  • Alert the Producer if any artists are not meeting quotas, hours, or professional expectations.


Qualifications


  • 3-5+ years of experience in a production management or coordinator role, ideally within animation, VFX, or a similar creative pipeline.
  • Strong knowledge of production tracking tools (Shotgrid/Shotgun, Flow, or similar).
  • Exceptional scheduling and time-management abilities; able to juggle multiple moving parts under tight deadlines.
  • Clear communicator - confident working across departments and keeping teams informed.
  • Highly organized with a detail-oriented mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Familiar with tools like Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar).
  • Comfortable giving direction, taking initiative, and supporting production goals from a high level down to the day-to-day.

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The wage range for this role reflects compensation across all of ICON’s projects. The final salary will be determined based on the specific position, the current show assignment, and the applicant’s experience and portfolio. This range accounts for varying levels of experience and responsibilities.

In compliance with British Columbia provincial mandates, we are posting this broad wage range to meet wage transparency requirements.

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ICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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