LAIKA Studios · 3 weeks ago
Sr Production Operations Manager
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLAIKA is a renowned animation studio, and they are seeking a Senior Production Operations Manager to enhance production workflows and optimize processes across their production pipeline. The role involves collaboration with various teams to analyze and improve efficiencies while managing communications and best practices in production.
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Responsibilities
Identify and codify standard workflows and communication channels with the central production team and production managers within Art, Puppets, RP, Lighting & Camera, Rigging, Animation, and VFX to unify departments and streamline handoffs for key deliverables
Manage communications for production-related ShotGrid updates and prioritization of technology and pipeline initiatives
Develop best practices with production managers for creative processes across departments including, but not limited to, artist launches/reviews by the Production Designer, Director of Photography, and VFX Supervisor
Partner with production managers to analyze artist productivity, identify redundancies and inefficiencies, and determine pathways to reduce build timelines and costs, including mid and post-mortems
Drive identification and documentation of high-value interim projects between features with department production managers, and take lead on establishing milestones and expectations for project-based R&D initiatives and related expenses
Spearhead coverage and contingency planning for project-based leadership roles and special production projects, and present scenario plans for workspace and facility utilization
Serve as key point of contact for administrative services, facilities, communications, accessibility, safety, and sustainability teams on messaging studio developments and best practices for all crew members
Collaborate with VP Production Operations on initiatives to improve studio practices and processes
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in a production management role in feature films
5+ years' experience managing artists, and capable of motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm
Ability to plan, schedule, and monitor R&D and build progress across multiple, interdependent departments
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with strong attention to detail and communication skills
Must be adaptable and capable of re-prioritizing according to evolving business goals, while fostering positive working relationships within a production-driven environment
Extensive experience with asset management database software, preferably ShotGrid
Proven project management experience with MS Project and Excel or similar packages
Clear planning, problem solving, and analytic skills with an organized and methodical approach to work
Preferred
stop motion production and/or fabrication experience
Base-level knowledge of Photoshop
Company
LAIKA Studios
Founded in 2005 just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA has produced five films: Missing Link (2019), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), The Boxtrolls (2014), ParaNorman (2012) and Coraline (2009).
201-500 employees
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