Animation Producer (Talent Pool)

Nehslo Animation Studios is building a vetted Freelance Animation Producer Pool for upcoming animated and mixed-media productions. This pool will serve as a curated network of producers eligible for project-based engagement across original IP development, episodic series, short-form content, and client productions. Position Description As a Freelance Animation Producer, you will own the production process from the ground up — or step into an active pipeline and keep it moving. Depending on project scope, you may serve as a full production lead or a line producer focused on day-to-day crew and schedule management. You'll work closely with Studio Leadership, Directors, and Department Heads to deliver projects on time, on budget, and on brief. Duties may include but are not limited to: 1. Building and managing production schedules, budgets, and crew plans 2. Coordinating across departments to maintain pipeline flow and creative alignment 3. Serving as the primary point of contact for client productions, managing expectations, approvals, and deliverables 4. Tracking assets, retakes, and milestones from pre-production through final delivery 5. Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks before they affect schedule or quality 6. Onboarding and managing freelance crew in a remote, project-based environment Required Skills & Experience Proven production experience on animated or mixed-media projects from pre-production through delivery Strong understanding of 2D or hybrid animation pipelines and their scheduling requirements Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and crews in a remote production environment Experience serving as a client-facing production lead, managing communication, approvals, and deliverable timelines Comfort operating in a fast-moving, independent studio environment with limited infrastructure Clear and effective communication skills across creative and business contexts Preferred (But Not Required) Familiarity with production tracking tools such as Airtable, ShotGrid, Asana, or equivalent Experience producing both original IP and client or work-for-hire productions Background in short-form, episodic, or commercial animation pipelines Comfort working in values-driven or family-friendly production environments Experience building production infrastructure from scratch in a startup or indie studio context Details / Scope Flexible schedule; project-based engagement Exceptional candidates may be considered for ongoing creative partnerships or recurring production roles across the slate Classification & Work Type Freelance / Contract Location Remote Compensation Info Compensation: Varies Backend Participation: Depends on project Note: This listing is part of our Talent Pool program. Submissions are accepted year-round, and suitable candidates may be contacted as new opportunities arise. #J-18808-Ljbffr