Animation Supervisor​/Producer - Indie Animated Pilot

We are seeking an Animation Producer / Supervisor to lead production on a low-budget, independent 2D rigged animated pilot with strong series potential.

This role is well suited for either: an experienced animation producer

Dent or a senior animation professional (lead animator, animation director, production coordinator, etc.) who is ready to step into a producing/supervisory role and has relevant industry experience.

This is a lean, resource‑constrained production, and success will depend on clever, efficient, and innovative approaches to pipeline design, team structure, and execution. We are specifically looking for someone who views budget limitations as a creative problem to solve, not an obstacle.

This is a HYBRID position. Work will begin remotely, with a temporary relocation to Chicago, IL likely during the contractলার term for focused production phases, collaboration, or key milestones (details to be discussed with the selected candidate). START:
February/ March 2026 – END:
September / October 2026.

We already have a completed animatic, handyman focus on team‑building, visual development, and production planning, followed by animation production and delivery.

Watch the trailer (from the animatic) here: 'si=Bd Jxn Lww .

• Script and animatic are complete
• Creative tone and direction are clearly defined
• Entering visual development and production setup

• Production & Pipeline Leadership Citizenship
  • Design and oversee a cost‑efficient 2D rigged animation pipeline
  • Translate the completed animatic into a realistic, executable production plan
  • Build schedules, milestones, and workflows that reflect budget realities
  • Identify risks early and propose creative, practical solutions
• Creative & Quality Supervision
  • Maintain consistency in animation quality, performance, and visual
  • Review animation passes and provide clear, actionable notes
  • Ensure animation supports story, tone, and character performance
  • Balance creative ambition with production feasibility
• Team‑Building & Management
  • Help source, vet, and onboard artists & animators
  Coordinate small, remote teams and/or individual freelancers
• Determine where limited resources will have the greatest on‑screen impact
• Serve as the communication bridge between creators and artists

Experience Flexibility: Prior "Animation Producer" credit is not required. We welcome candidates with strong animation industry experience who are ready to step up into a producing or supervisory role, provided they demonstrate readiness to manage people, process, and scope.

• Required: Relevant professional experience in animation (animation, direction, supervision, production coordination, or similar)
• Strong understanding of 2D rigged animation pipelines
• Proven organizational, leadership, ұз communication skills
• Ability to balance creative goals with production constraints
• Comfort working in low‑budget, indie production environments

• Preferred: Experience on animated pilots, series, or narrative projects
• Prior low‑budget or independent animation hala experience
• Experience coordinating remote or freelance teams
• Familiarity with cost‑conscious production planning
• Interest in long‑term involvement if the project advances to series

Reference: ECNJOBID- in the application