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Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.\nKnown 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.\nWe 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.\nWhy work at ICON?\nCollaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.\nBe part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.\nWork with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.\nBe part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.\nEnjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.\nAccess direct deposit and a generous benefits package.\nGrow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.\nJob Overview\nAs 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nCollaborate with department Supervisors and the Producer to build and manage detailed production schedules.\nTrack progress across all departments (Layout, Modeling, Animation, Lighting, Compositing, Assets, etc.), using Flow and Shotgrid to flag delays and proactively resolve bottlenecks.\nMonitor and manage team attendance, vacation requests, and studio hours in collaboration with Supervisors and HR.\nOversee time sheet collection, approval, and coding for all production staff, coordinating with Payroll to ensure accurate submissions.\nMaintain up-to-date project tracking systems, updating statuses for episodes, shots, and milestones in Shotgrid.\nCoordinate cross-departmental communication to ensure all teams are aligned on deadlines, notes, and production goals.\nIdentify risks to the schedule and suggest improvements to processes and workflows that improve clarity, efficiency, and delivery.\nPrepare and distribute weekly progress reports to the Producer and Director, highlighting accomplishments, issues, and areas needing attention.\nServe as a key point of contact for the production team, helping to resolve issues and clarify expectations.\nAlert the Producer if any artists are not meeting quotas, hours, or professional expectations.\nQualifications\n3-5+ years of experience in a production management or coordinator role, ideally within animation, VFX, or a similar creative pipeline.\nStrong knowledge of production tracking tools (Shotgrid/Shotgun, Flow, or similar).\nExceptional scheduling and time-management abilities; able to juggle multiple moving parts under tight deadlines.\nClear communicator - confident working across departments and keeping teams informed.\nHighly organized with a detail-oriented mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.\nFamiliar with tools like Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar).\nComfortable giving direction, taking initiative, and supporting production goals from a high level down to the day-to-day.\n--\nThe 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.\nIn compliance with British Columbia provincial mandates, we are posting this broad wage range to meet wage transparency requirements.\n--\nICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer. 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