Animation Production Coordinator – Freelance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Deliver focused operational assistance to the Animation department.

• Ensure precise tracking and provide animators, Production, and the Animation Director with visibility on progress, priorities, capacity, and obstacles.

• Keep Animation Jira tickets up-to-date, including estimates, statuses, priorities, and ownership.

• Monitor end-of-day updates and time logging, identify gaps or inconsistencies in information, and follow up as necessary.

• Align Animation plans, spreadsheets, and Jira for consistency.

• Recognize outdated Jira tickets, missing estimates, overdue tasks, and capacity issues.

• Maintain a real-time overview of the animation team’s workload, current assignments, and future tasks.

• Compile clear daily and weekly updates on Animation progress.

• Document actions from meetings and reviews, ensuring these are converted into properly tracked tasks.

• Follow up on outstanding decisions and necessary actions.

• Assist in organizing Animation reviews, implementation checks, and subsequent follow-ups.

• Monitor blockers and dependencies across Design, Code, Tech Animation, VFX, and Production.

• Supply the Animation Director and Production team with dependable information for effective planning and decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the gaming industry, preferably in Production or a closely related role focused on Animation.

• Exceptional organizational skills, follow-through, and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Jira and project-tracking tools.

• Comfortable managing schedules, estimates, time data, and reporting.

• Solid understanding of game development pipelines.

• Animation Production experience is highly preferred.

• Confident in communicating effectively with animators, designers, programmers, Tech Animation, and Production teams.

• Demonstrates a proactive approach rather than being solely administrative.

• Comfortable in seeking out information and completing tasks.

• Previous experience as an Animator, Animation Lead, or in mentoring roles in animation is desirable.

• Familiarity with Unreal, Maya, and Animation workflows is a plus.

• Core working hours are from 10am to 4pm CET.

🏝️ Benefits

• Five-month freelance contract with an immediate start.

• Option for remote work with flexible schedules.

• Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies and be at the forefront of the gaming industry.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace that values all backgrounds, irrespective of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.

• Private Medical Insurance.

• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

• Sports Membership reimbursement.

• Participation in Company Events.

• Support for remote office setup.

• Profit Sharing Bonus.

• Generous Referral Scheme.

• Flexible Hours.