CG-Animation Production Manager

CG-Animation Production Manager (f/m/d), starting 1 June 2026 / 1 July h/week)

We are one of Germany’s leading producers of animated feature films and series in family entertainment. Our focus lies on story development, financing, and European co-productions.

From our creative and administrative headquarters in Berlin and our pre‑production studio in Hamburg (incl. production management & directors), we work closely with partner studios in Germany and other countries. We place great importance on producing with care, high quality standards, and a respectful, appreciative working environment.

We are looking to strengthen our team with an experienced Production Manager, preferably based in Hamburg; however, remote work is not excluded.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for scheduling, resource planning, and capacity management
• Creation and supervision of workflows between individual production partners and studios
• Independent and continuous optimization of technical and organizational workflows as well as communication
• Management and supervision of project goals and deadlines, including weekly reports
• Management and supervision of quality control
• Communication with all production partners, studios, and the entire team
• Close collaboration with the Director and Art Director to realize the creative vision within the project framework

Profile

• Several years of experience in production management in film/animation with multiple completed productions
• Strong understanding of complex technical production processes
• High level of social competence and the ability to motivate a team
• Ability to clearly communicate complex issues
• Proactive and independent working style
• Structured, solution-oriented approach as well as strong communication and negotiation skills
• Very good written and spoken communication skills in English, ideally some German
• Confident use of common production tools (e.g. ShotGrid, MS Office/Excel)
• Experience with a USD‑pipeline is an advantage

What We Offer

• A committed, collegial team with extensive experience and passion for animation
• Flat hierarchies, short decision‑making process, and room for your own ideas
• Work on ambitious, socially relevant film projects
• Long‑term prospects as well as professional and personal development opportunities
• A company culture in which mental health is not a taboo
• Training and seminar opportunities

We look forward to receiving your application (including CV and salary expectations): , Attn: Ms. Rasha El Sawiy