Production Manager

Description

Pipe Dreams 3D is a full service animatic and animation production company with a global presence and a localized mindset. We work with the world’s leading advertising agencies and household name brands to develop advertising creative, from developing concepts and storyboards, testing and research phases, through to the production of finished on-air TV commercials.

The Project Manager will be an important member of the Pipe Dreams team, supporting the Producer in the management of projects, clients and artists. The successful candidate will liaise regularly with clients and with all departments and functions of the business, within North America, and occasionally Europe.

Requirements

· Managing all types of animation projects, whether post production, animatic or in-house

· Ensuring all client requirements are satisfied throughout project by close communication with artists & Creative Director

· Effectively managing client expectations & negotiating budgets/timelines for out-of-scope work

· Liaising with the business development team to ensure workload is consistent & manageable

· Creating budgets, issuing new quotes, agreeing final costs with client, obtaining purchase orders and issuing invoices

· Attending briefings or meetings with clients, either at the studio or travelling to their offices

· Compiling work schedules and allocating resources

· Managing freelance artists’ time & invoices

· Keeping on top of general studio admin & tasks - daily register, work planner, taking calls etc

The role is based in our Chicago based studio in the West Loop, and will mainly be office based. Initially we are offering a temp contract but for the right candidate this could develop into a full time permanent position.

Desired Skills / Extras

· 2-3 years experience in a production based role, preferably in TV, games or design

· A creative eye and an interest in animation would be advantageous

· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications; Excel & Word. Good understanding of project manager tools and online applications, such as Google Documents, would be a plus

· A level educated or equivalent or above

· Project management qualification would be beneficial – PRINCE2 or AGILE

· Highly motivated, proactive and passionate about their work

· Flexible, willing to work hard and put the extra hours in now and again

· Organized, mature & responsible

· Fast learner who pays meticulous attention to detail

· Friendly team player, builds good relationships with colleagues & clients

· Ability to take direction and work independently

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