Do you enjoy bringing order to complexity, spotting problems before they happen, and helping teams deliver their best work?
We’re looking for a Production Manager to join our Tokyo studio, someone who thrives on organisation, clarity, and collaboration across multiple projects.
This is a senior production role focused on making sure our shows run smoothly at a studio level. You will work closely with Producers, Line Producers, and Supervisors to support planning, improve workflows, and ensure teams have what they need to succeed.
If you enjoy solving operational challenges, supporting people, and turning plans into reliable delivery, this role could be a great fit.
We strongly prefer candidates who are able to work on-site in Tokyo as part of our collaborative studio environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cross-Show Planning and Coordination
- Support planning across multiple projects to ensure schedules, resources, and priorities remain aligned.
- Work with Producers and Line Producers to identify risks, bottlenecks, and delivery challenges early.
- Help coordinate dependencies across departments and teams.
Production Systems and Process
- Improve production workflows, tools, and tracking methods to increase efficiency and clarity.
- Support consistent use of ShotGrid and other production systems across shows.
- Develop and maintain documentation and best practices for production operations.
Delivery Support and Escalation
- Assist production teams in resolving complex scheduling or resource conflicts.
- Support Producers and Line Producers with problem solving during high-pressure periods.
- Help maintain visibility on delivery status and risks across the studio.
Resource Awareness and Capacity Planning
- Collaborate with department leads to understand team capacity and constraints.
- Support forward planning to ensure projects are staffed realistically.
- Help balance workload across shows when priorities shift.
Leadership and Team Support
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Coordinators and junior production staff.
- Encourage clear communication and alignment across departments.
- Promote a positive, organised, and collaborative production culture.
What You’ll Bring
- 4+ years of experience in VFX or animation production, ideally in a senior coordinator, line production, or management role.
- Strong understanding of VFX pipelines and production workflows.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence working across multiple teams and priorities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with artists, supervisors, and clients.
- Experience with ShotGrid or similar production tracking tools.
- Fluency in English is required. Japanese language skills are an advantage.
- Ability and willingness to work on-site in Tokyo is strongly preferred.
If you enjoy helping teams succeed, solving challenges before they grow, and creating the structure that allows creativity to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Come help us keep production running smoothly and creativity moving forward.
