Lighthouse

Lighthouse Studios is currently seeking talented and experienced Production Co-ordinators to work with us on various projects we have going on, such as Little Ellen for Warner Bros.; The Cuphead Show for Netflix; and a Graphic Novel Memoir Adaptation for a Major SVOD!

 

As a Production Co-ordinator you will join our international crew working in a fast paced and vibrant environment while based in the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny.  You will join the existing Production team and you'll provide support to the entire animation production process. We look forward to working with you!

 

Why you should work here

Working at Lighthouse means that you are dedicated to our shared cause of producing animated content of the highest possible quality for a global audience. This means that you can rest assured that the projects you work on at Lighthouse will be ones that you can be truly proud of.

Working at Lighthouse will give you the opportunity to not only learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry, but also discover new cultures and new ways of working. In addition to learning from your colleagues, you also have the opportunity to partake in our in-house learning and development programme, so you can be sure that your time at Lighthouse will be beneficial for you not only now but for years to come.

Of course, we also have many other benefits such as a pension plan, employee assistance program, health and wellness benefits, regular crew parties and much more!

Summary: Co-ordinate the day-to-day operation of assigned production departments in conjunction with the Production Manager.  A key factor of this role is willingness to learn and a can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Production Manager in departmental scheduling as needed
• Co-ordinate the day-to-day operation of the assigned departments
• Maintain close communication with crew regarding their tasks and deadlines
• Liaise with partners on asset delivery and weekly launch meetings, updating crew and production management team on any updates prior to launch
• Check and report daily on individual artists progress and highlight delays to Production Manager
• Populate assets and data into Shotgun or another assigned database if needed
• Run and update weekly reports for Production Manager & Line Producer
• Assist the Production Assistant(s) in duties as required
• Work very closely with the Production Manager, Line Producer and Department Supervisors/leads

 

This list is not exhaustive and might be complemented by reasonable and related tasks that are requested of you.

Key requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years animation series work in a fast-paced production department is desired
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office, including excel and word
• Knowledge of Photoshop with an ability to create design templates a very good asset
• Working knowledge of shotgun is a major asset but will consider other asset tracking systems as a plus
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Positive can do attitude
• Interest in creative and production overall
• Problem solver
• Self starter
• Good communicator
• Experience in post-production is a plus

 

About Lighthouse Studios

Lighthouse Studios first burst on to the animation scene in 2017 with one promise – to always deliver the highest possible quality in visual storytelling. Since then, we have been making good on that promise, working with the likes of content giants Amazon, Netflix and Cinesite to produce world-class 2D animations for audiences across the globe.

Based in the neo-gothic Kieran’s College in medieval Kilkenny, our studio is a real melting pot of different talents, cultures and personalities. With over 150 crew members from around the world all driven towards the same goal, our creative projects are always hugely ambitious and yet fun to work on.