Production Manager: Undisclosed Project

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • Game Production

Job Summary

Job Description

Guru Studio seeks an experienced Production Manager for a new CG shorts series. Responsibilities include organizing production meetings, overseeing schedules, designing micro-schedules, tracking progress, coordinating materials, identifying setbacks, and strategizing solutions. The role also involves preparing weekly meetings, maintaining crew lists, and handling episode wrap-up procedures. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates effectively, has at least 2 years of experience in a production management/junior producer role, experience with Unreal Engine and asset management systems (Shotgun preferred), and excels in a fast-paced environment.
Must have:
  • Production meeting organization
  • Schedule oversight
  • Progress tracking
  • 2+ years production management experience
  • Unreal Engine experience
  • Asset management system proficiency
Perks:
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Learning and growth opportunities
  • Health and wellness support
  • Philanthropic initiatives

Job Details

Guru Studio is crewing up for an exciting new CG shorts series and we're looking for an experienced Production Manager to help us bring this new world to life.

You’ll be joining a vibrant entertainment company known for creating, developing and producing award-winning, hit shows such as True and the Rainbow Kingdom for Netflix, the smash-hit PAW Patrol, Mattel’s Ever After High; and our own Emmy Award nominated series Justin Time. Our studio also contributed visual development on the Academy Award nominated animated feature The Breadwinner.

At Guru, quality, original thinking, and respect for our artist’s workflow are at the core of our values.

We’re always looking for passionate and committed talent, so come join our dynamic and growing team!

This position will be reporting to the show's Producer


Responsibilities:

  • Organize, attend, and prepare detailed notes for production meetings across the departments
  • Oversee that the production stays on schedule and communicates concerns to the producer
  • Design, implement and monitor micro-schedules across all departments
  • Track production progress on a daily basis and generate progress reports for Artists, Supervisors and
    Producers
  • Coordinate and track traffic of materials and notes and deliverables
  • Able to identify and flag possible setbacks and assist the Producer to strategize solutions, prioritize
    allocation of resources and execute the solutions
  • Prepare and plan weekly production meetings and client calls
  • Maintain crew and credit lists / citizenship and residency forms
  • Carry out episode wrap up procedures


Qualifications:

  • A highly organized team player
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Minimum 2 years experience in production manager/junior producer role
  • Experience production managing a Unreal Engine based project
  • Experience with Shotgun or similar asset management systems
  • Experience working in Excel, Google docs
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem solving and organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize according to situation
  • Works well in fast paced environment


Why Join Guru?

  • We create a collaborative and creatively fulfilling work environment by promoting courage, purpose, inspiration, integrity, transparency, and empowerment as our core values
  • We take great pride in our work and we always ensure it reflects a high standard of quality and creativity
  • We encourage individuals to grow with us by offering learning opportunities that encourage skill development and growth
  • We are proud to support philanthropic initiatives that support our local and global community through our charity committee Guru Gives
  • We offer health and wellness support through an extensive benefits plan and extended mental health services and initiatives
  • We allow the flexibility to work remotely while making our downtown studio available for in-person team building and collaboration


Guru is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that celebrates the diversity of its employees. We are dedicated to employment equity and welcome applications from people from all Indigenous groups, races, religions, genders and people with disabilities.

  

We are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience during our recruitment process and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible ‎environment where candidates and ‎employees feel valued and respected. Guru strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process as all other candidates. If you have a disability, you may request ‎to be accommodated at any time. Guru will work with all candidates to ‎‎accommodate individual accessibility needs to the point of undue hardship. 


Guru Studio would like to thank all applicants for your interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.


Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.  


Please note this is a Remote position

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About The Company

Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. We are renowned for creating, developing and producing award-winning hit shows that captivate and inspire kids and families all over the world.


For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world including the smash hit PAW Patrol, True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Pikwik Pack, Big Blue, Justin Time, Ever After High and most recently Mecha Builders, the Sesame Street animated spin-off. Our studio was also a major contributor to the Academy Award nominated animated feature The Breadwinner.


At Guru, quality, original thinking, and respect for the artist’s workflow are at the core of our values. We are always looking for passionate and committed talent to join our dynamic and growing team!

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