Associate Producer at Glitch Productions

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animation Production, ShotGrid, Airtable, Photoshop, Organization, Communication, Resource Planning, Production Scheduling, Team Coordination, Process Improvement, Creative Support, Documentation, Mentorship, Reporting, Workflow Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Animation and Post-production

Description

About us: Glitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia making original, long form animated shows distributed on Youtube. Our channel has over 17 million subscribers, tens of millions of views per episode and is still growing strong. Our studio is filled with incredibly talented and passionate artists that are determined to change the way animation is produced and treated in the industry. Our latest IP; Digital Circus, has amassed over 300 million views on the pilot alone and we have a lot more still to come. Job Information: The Associate Producer / Production Manager supports both series production and studio-wide production operations, helping ensure that creative, technical, and logistical elements come together smoothly across projects. Working closely with the Head of Production, this role helps to manage day-to-day production activity on assigned projects while coordinating across all departments and external vendors to ensure work is delivered on time and at the expected level of quality. In parallel, this role helps build and maintain the studio’s production infrastructure: developing production templates, reporting tools, and resource-planning systems that improve visibility into production data, supports effective resource planning, and helps the studio grow while maintaining creative and production excellence. Your duties will include: Production Operations & Systems Build and maintain production templates, reporting tools, and dashboards (e.g., Airtable & ShotGrid) to support studio-wide visibility and decision-making. Design and maintain resource-planning trackers to support staffing forecasts and workload visibility. Develop and maintain studio-wide production documentation, templates, and standards via the studio wiki. Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to refining production pipelines for efficiency, clarity, and scalability. Support onboarding of new production staff to ensure consistent adoption of studio workflows, tools (ShotGrid, Airtable), and policies. Develop and maintain internal databases and lists to support recruitment and staffing needs. Production Planning & Oversight Under the guidance of the Head of Production, maintain production schedules, delivery timelines, reports, and resource allocations. Support the planning and execution of assigned projects, balancing creative expectations with schedule and resource constraints. Track production progress across assets, animatics, and shots, flagging risks and dependencies early. Ensure milestones are met and that downstream teams are informed of schedule or scope changes. Use ShotGrid to track schedules, assets, shots, and task progress; ensure data accuracy and consistency across projects. Cross-Team & Vendor Coordination Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external animation vendors. Coordinate ShotGrid access, permissions, and data-sharing with external partners as appropriate. Communicate creative direction, notes, and priorities from the Head of Production and Showrunner in a clear, actionable manner. Package and deliver assets, documentation, and reference materials to vendor studios to support production. Run and facilitate daily or weekly production standups and cross-department syncs. Proactively surface blockers, risks, or misalignments that may impact schedule, quality, or delivery. Workflow, Pipeline & Creative Support Coordinate retakes and creative revisions, ensuring all required notes, files, and approvals are clearly communicated. Partner with editorial to track updated cuts, shot statuses, and creative changes impacting production. Troubleshoot workflow or pipeline bottlenecks in collaboration with artists, editors, and vendors. Support the Showrunner and Head of Production by preparing materials, documentation, and summaries to drive creative and production alignment. Production Administration Monitor asset delivery, naming conventions, folder structures, and archival standards to maintain production quality and consistency. Assist with production reporting, status updates, and leadership-facing summaries. Ensure all file deliveries are complete, accurate, and production-ready. Support onboarding and offboarding workflows for production staff. Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to Production Coordinators, PAs, and junior PMs as appropriate. A successful candidate will have: 7+ years of animation production experience required Advanced ShotGrid configuration experience, including dashboards, schemas, task templates, and reporting Demonstrated ability to design production-tracking systems that scale across multiple shows Airtable certification required Experience with Photoshop and other art software Excellent organization and communication skills Must have strong ability to prioritize & deal effectively and professionally with all levels of production What we offer: A competitive starting salary with reviews every 6 months. A flexible work arrangement and schedule, with options for work from home and flexi-hours. A casual and fun office environment where individual input is valued. Regular work functions and free entry to conventions and events. Close to public transport in the heart of Parramatta CBD. Paid for gym memberships. Regular company breakfasts/lunches. A diverse team that values independent input and career development. Our values Glitch Productions has an art-first mindset. Regardless of which team we’re in, every single team member’s core mission is to create the best art possible, and delight our audience that has given us so much. We achieve this mission through our values: Passion: First and foremost, every team member has a passion for the work we do and why we do it. It’s what allows us to contribute our creative energy, pitch new concepts, and give everything we make a personal touch that resonates with our fans. Innovation: From cobbling together sets in a living room, to inventing new pipelines using breakthrough technology, we have always had a focus on innovation and new ideas. We always try to push the boundaries of our industry and keep things fresh and exciting for both the team and our audience. Teamwork: Animation takes a big team of incredibly talented people and everyone is always ready to pitch in and lend a hand. We believe that our diversity and range of skills are what allows us to create works none of us could do on our own. Integrity: Our integrity is the heart of our core mission. It’s what allows us to do right for our projects and for each other. At Glitch Productions, we’re passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects our values as a creative studio. We hire based on skills, passion and potential, and celebrate the diverse perspectives that make our team stronger. We welcome people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, educational backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. Simply put, if you’re a good person and share our passion for animation, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

The Associate Producer supports series production and studio-wide operations, ensuring creative, technical, and logistical elements come together smoothly. This role involves managing production schedules, coordinating with teams and vendors, and maintaining production infrastructure.