Line Producer

This is a Full Time Job

COMPANY:
Titmouse Canada Animation Inc. (Vancouver)

JOB TITLE:
Line Producer

GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Line Producer is responsible for delivering productions on time and within budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communication with client.
- Responsible for maintaining master schedule and budget.
- Manage and mentor the PM and/or production staff who are direct reports.
- Report production status and potential issues to head of production.
- Create and manage the overall show budget and schedule. Work closely with the Head of Production and Production Accountant to ensure that the budget and schedules are accurate and up-to-date.
- Manage and partner with creative team and head of production to meet the creative and logistics goals of the series.
- Meet and work with Production Accountant on a regular basis to ensure cost report is accurate and timely.
- Develop and maintain complex plans and their impact on the budget.
- Coordinate with client on series status, schedule, and deliveries.
- Oversee all production staff, including hiring and termination of staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES:
- Bachelor's degree in film, art, communications or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in line producing, with emphasis on 2D animated media and a thorough understanding of a 2D production pipeline from development to post-production.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Must have a strong attention to detail.
- Must have the ability to work efficiently and under pressure.
- Must be highly creative, with the ability to work within tight deadlines.

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:
- Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
- Filemaker Pro experience.
- Google applications
- Ability to quickly learn new software applications essential.