Senior Production Coordinator

ABOUT THE ROLEWild Child Animation is looking for a Senior Production Coordinator to join us on a CG animated childrens TV series. This role will be assigned to coordinate a large Animation department.Our Production Coordinators are responsible for supporting the projects Producer/Production Manager to ensure the smooth running of the production. Here are some key tasks you will be involved with in this role:Assigning and monitoring task progress for assigned department(s).Scheduling department(s) whilst keeping an eye on dependencies and finding solutions where possible.General day to day problem solving.Reporting and tracking notes across department(s).Being a key contact for all artists to offer support and to help guide the production.Direct contact for client deliveries and some communication.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORPrevious experience within a similar production role. We will also consider Junior PMs for the positionExperience in handling large animation teamsA proven track record of delivering long form CG series animation projectsHigh level of organisation and pro-activenessStrong scheduling skills with the ability to adapt to changing schedulesAttention to detail with ability to work to tight deadlinesAn effective communicator with the ability to nurture a collaborative environmentA team player who also asks for help when needed.Candidates must be based in the UK ideally located regionally outside the M25. Although Scotland-based would be preferred.TO APPLY: Please ensure you provide either a copy of your CV/ resume for consideration. You may use your LinkedIn profile as a resume if preferred.We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will review applications as they are submitted. Due to the number of applications were not able to respond to every application. Shortlisted candidates are expected to be contacted before 19th December.We accept alternate format submissions including video or audio files (up to 2 minutes) if preferred to traditional CV/ resume format. You can provide a link to these when applying. If you require any information in an alternative format or would like to speak further about opportunities at Wild Child Animation please email Applied for one of our roles before As each production or project we work on often requires a unique set of skills we would encourage everyone to re-apply for any of our available roles that are relevant to their experience and skills.CONTRACT TYPE: This is a Fixed-Term PAYE contract expected to start in December 2025/ January 2026 running until mid August 2026.LOCATION: Remote hybrid or in-person at our studio in Stirling. Must be based in the UK to be considered.HOURS: Our standard studio hours are 7 working hours a day (usually 10am to 6pm) Monday to Friday. We are open to discussing flexible working hours on an individual basis where this is possible in the production pipeline.STUDIO CLOSURES: The studio has team-wide breaks throughout the year. These are usually 1-2 days in Spring up to 10 days in Summer and 8-10 days over the Winter festive period. Exact dates will be confirmed with the successful candidate.ABOUT WILD CHILD ANIMATION:Wild Child Animation is an award-winning 2D and CG animation studio based in Stirling Scotland founded in 2020 by a group of highly experienced producers and creatives.Weve been privileged to work with great clients such as Sky Kids Warner Bros Cartoon Network BBC and Hanna Barbera. We approach all our projects with creativity and passion and take enormous pride in bringing great content to life.At our heart we are a studio with a key focus on developing a team of highly talented artists. We are passionate about quality animation pipeline innovation and fostering a culture of inclusivity and creativity. We are excited to continue to develop and grow creative talent.WHY WORK WITH USBe a part of a vibrant creative team in an exciting period of growthWork with a studio recognised as Best Places to work in TV (Broadcast)Enjoy seasonal staff social events including annual Halloween and Christmas eventsFlexible working styles including remote and hybridWeekly paid Happiness Hour to focus on your wellbeingRequired Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Microsoft Office,Inventory Control,Organizational skills,Computer Skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Excel,Production Planning,Post Production,ERP Systems,Manufacturing,MRP Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1