Line Producer

Giant are seeking a Line Producer for an upcoming production of an iconic animation series.

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As such, we are committed to Equality of Opportunity for existing and potential employees. All persons regardless of Gender, Civil status, Family status, Race, Religious beliefs, Sexual Orientation, Disability, Age, or Membership of the Travelling Community will be provided with equality of access to employment and also encouraged and assisted to achieve their full potential. We will continue to foster a genuine culture of Equality.

Position Overview

This is a full-time position and will be based in our studio in Dublin, Ireland.  There is flexibility for remote working but applicants should be in the same timezone as the studio +/- 2hours.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants, but due to the high volume of applications we receive a reply might not always be possible.

Please mail to careers@giant.ie – please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email, for example: “Application – Line Producer Position”.

Starting date: ASAP

Position Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing and delivering Giant project(s) on time and on budget
  • Responsible for the fiscal management of Giant project(s), maintaining complete oversight of budget(s) & schedule(s)
  • Prepare Monthly Cost Reports for review by Executive Team
  • Liaise with client(s) & producing partner(s) while maintaining positive, collaborative and effective working relationships
  • Be proactive and responsive about challenges to production budget(s) & schedule(s) and deliver solutions to resolve issues
  • Create and manage overall show schedule(s). Work closely with your PM and HOD’s to ensure that schedule(s) are accurate and up-to-date
  • Ensure key creative leadership and the production team works well together and manage them towards reaching and delivering the creative and production goals of Giant project(s) within schedule and budget
  • Ensure communication channels are open within the project(s) and that all departments are providing accurate feedback and functioning to their full potential
  • Ensure that the creative leadership and production team(s) are setting clear and achievable goals with their teams
  • Offer support and advice to creative leadership and production team(s) to help them manage their teams and deliver quotas
  • Lead the interviewing, hiring process and deal negotiations for all project hires
  • Work closely with HR and Admin departments on employee relations issues
  • Present detailed production reports at weekly executive meetings
  • Actively safeguard proprietary and confidential information
  • Help with studio initiatives that contribute to the Giant company culture of tolerance, inclusiveness and creative openness
  • Support a collaborative and creative environment that produces awesome Giant projects. Including coaching and mentorship to department heads, production management and other crew members

Position Requirements

  • 5+ years Experience in CG Animation 
  • 3+ years in a senior Management position
  • Proven scheduling experience with a knowledge of Shotgrid
  • Good knowledge of Excel
  • Strong leadership capabilities, motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm
  • Ability to manage clients needs and expectations in line with series assumptions
  • Organised and methodical in approach to work

Don’t see an opportunity applicable to you?

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