Animation Production Coordinator - Freelance

CI Games

1d • Remote

About The Position

Join CI Games and be part of shaping the future of gaming. As we embark on an ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for 2026-2028, we're seeking a talented and dedicated Animation Production Coordinator to help us create ground-breaking experiences that captivate players worldwide. A career at CI Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience within within the games industry, ideally within Production or other relevant role with focus on Animation
• Excellent organisation, follow-through and attention to detail.
• Strong Jira / project-tracking experience.
• Comfortable working with schedules, estimates, time data and reporting.
• Good understanding of game-development pipelines.
• Confident in communicating with animators, designers, programmers, Tech Animation and Production.
• Proactive rather than purely administrative.
• Comfortable chasing information and closing loops.

Nice To Haves

• Animation Production experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience as Animator, Animation Lead or mentoring animation.
• Knowledge of Unreal, Maya and Animation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provides dedicated operational support to the Animation department, maintaining accurate tracking and giving animators, Production and the Animation Director clear visibility of progress, priorities, capacity and blockers.
• Maintain accurate Animation Jira tickets, estimates, statuses, priorities and ownership.
• Track EOD updates and time logging, identifying missing or inconsistent information and following up where required.
• Keep Animation plans, spreadsheets and Jira aligned.
• Identify stale Jira tickets, missing estimates, overdue work and capacity gaps.
• Maintain a live view of the animation team’s capacity, current assignments and upcoming work.
• Prepare concise daily and weekly Animation progress information.
• Capture actions from meetings and reviews and ensure they become properly tracked tasks.
• Chase outstanding decisions and follow-ups rather than simply recording them.
• Help organise Animation reviews, implementation checks and follow-ups.
• Track blockers and dependencies across Design, Code, Tech Animation, VFX and Production.
• Provide the Animation Director and Production team clean, trustworthy information for planning and decision-making.

Benefits

• 5 months freelance contract with immediate start.
• Remote work with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET), allowing you to work alongside talented individuals from around the world.
• An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay at the forefront of the gaming industry.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed