Production Manager (3D Assets & Rigging)

Glitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia known for creating original animated shows distributed on YouTube. They are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the asset and rigging creation process in their 3D team, overseeing the production pipeline and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets while collaborating with various departments.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strong people management and communication, offering direction, support, and resources for your team to perform at their best
• Lead department meetings, daily stand-ups, check-ins, and facilitate communication across departments to resolve issues and streamline processes
• Oversee training and development plans to foster a collaborative and creative environment
• Organise Director reviews alongside other departments to streamline feedback and approval
• Lead, plan and manage schedules for the Asset, Environment/Background, Rigging and Design departments to align with production timelines and delivery goals
• Allocate resources effectively to stay within scope, delivery timelines and budget
• Prepare status reports and data for review by the Line Producer and stakeholders
• Provide project progress reports, identifying risks, bottlenecks, and solutions to keep production on track
• Supervise and collaborate with team leads and production coordinators to define asset & rigging requirements and make production decisions
• Identify and resolve potential production bottlenecks promptly, and track progress against timelines
• Monitor asset & rig quality, ensuring adherence to artistic direction and technical standards
• Lead the implementation and communication of new tools and pipelines to improve department workflows
• Coordinate team needs and resources with external departments, such as Marketing and Merchandise, to align production goals across the business
• Organise Director reviews alongside other department heads to streamline feedback and approval

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in asset and/or rigging production management within the animation or gaming industry
• Strong knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, and environment creation processes OR 3D rigging creation processes OR strong knowledge of the 2D asset design pipeline including concepting, colour, and turnarounds
• Familiarity with industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Harmony, Unreal Engine) and production management tools (e.g., ShotGrid, Asana, SyncSketch, Google Suite)
• Demonstrated experience leading teams through change, helping teammates resolve obstacles, clear bottlenecks, and successfully deliver tasks
• Ability to make informed decisions, manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Keen eye for detail, assuring delivery meets both artistic and technical standards
• An understanding or experience with the arts, animation, gaming, and/or ‘internet nerd' culture
• Engaging personality and willingness to learn
• Positive, go-getter attitude with a passion for making things