JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Studio Manager is responsible for managing production matters, optimizing workflow to achieve project objectives and building relationships with creative industry entities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivates strong creative relationships between external and internal animation teams;
• Oversees quality control over all incoming animation assets; provides feedback and approvals regarding the delivery of quality assets to the animation team;
• Assists with determining outsourcing needs, pipelines, budgets and costs for animation assets;
• Manages projects to ensure on-time completion;
• Identifies and researches outsourcing entities to supplement the capacity of the TTAP Factory;
• Assists with establishing and maintaining production schedules and workflows on assigned projects;
• Prepares reports regularly; identifies constraints and proposes or undertakes corrective measures;
• Manages multiple work streams and teams;
• Maintains communication across teams;
• Displays and communicates a strong knowledge of innovative production technologies and the capabilities/limitations of these technologies;
• Assists with addressing technical issues that impact production;
• Identifies resource needs and makes recommendations to address resource requirements;
• Mentors animators, provides support, guidance, and instructions for their professional growth and development;
• Displays sound judgment in all areas of performance.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in the digital media arts or related field
• 5+ years' experience in similar role in the animation industry with solid evidence of success

COMPETENCIES

• Broad working knowledge of pre-production and post-production stages
• Proven expertise in the use of Project Management Software (e.g. Toon Boom Harmony and Maya, MS Project)
• Ability to manage diverse, cross-functional teams
• Ability to develop roadmaps, plan and schedule resources
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills