Production Supervisor - Ink

Netflix•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Netflix is seeking a Production Supervisor to join the Inkubator team, which creates animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production pipelines. This role involves managing a fast-paced, experimental animation production process, leveraging both generative AI and traditional tools to create feature-quality content in a creator-led environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for keeping projects within budget and on schedule from pre-production through post-production, while supporting the development of new workflows and adapting to rapidly evolving technology. The ideal candidate will efficiently schedule, track, and communicate, supporting teams of artists through production deliverables.

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Production Coordinator (or similar role) on CG feature films, episodic series, or short-form animated content, or related experience
Working knowledge of asset and shot tracking systems, preferably ShotGrid, with openness to supporting GenAI/traditional hybrid workflows in those tools
Experienced in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail is critical, especially when tracking complex dependencies and iterations across GenAI and traditional pipelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly translate creative and technical feedback into actionable tasks
Ability to lead with a positive attitude and encourage collaboration across artists, production, and technology teams
Comfort level working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment with the ability to manage time, balance priorities, and adapt to rapid changes in tools and workflow
A self-starter with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team, with curiosity about new production methodologies and emerging GenAI technologies

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Final Draft, StoryboardPro, Photoshop, and Maya
Familiarity with GenAI or AI-assisted creative tools

Responsibilities

Create and update workflow documents for your departments and shows, including documentation for GenAI/traditional hybrid processes and tools as they evolve
Working with the Production Manager, create schedules and tracking tools to be used by production staff to monitor all aspects of crew deliverables; manage the crew’s day-to-day needs and resources within a GenAI-native pipeline
Serve as a primary source of information for artists; have regular check-ins with artists (virtually and in-person), and build strong, trusting relationships with the crew
Ensure artists understand how to use new workflows within the broader pipeline, escalating training or tooling needs to Production and Tech teams as appropriate
Oversee reviews with show leadership; set meeting expectations and agenda; ensure reviews and approvals happen within the scheduled time
Supervise deliveries of review materials to key stakeholders for notes, ensuring that outputs, materials, and reference are organized and clearly labeled
Ensure the crew operates within approved parameters (schedule, scope, quality, and tool usage guidelines) and elevate potential problems or delays to the Production Manager or Producer, along with proposed course-correction options
Generate daily and/or weekly status reports for the Production Manager and Producer, including any pipeline or tooling blockers
Analyze reports to ensure the crew is on schedule, planned productivity is being achieved, overtime needs are forecasted, and vulnerabilities in the workflow are identified early
Supervise shot and sequence breakdowns
Work with Production Manager and technical team members to configure and maintain ShotGrid for your show; troubleshoot and solve GenAI/traditional hybrid workflow challenges, and refine and improve processes
Collaborate with technology and pipeline teams to gather feedback on and implement tools and workflows
Supervise and train Production Coordinators and Production Assistants when relevant
Collaborate with the Producer to cast assignments and issue deadlines
Supervise the organization and maintenance of systems for monitoring production progress, which includes tracking actual vs scheduled dates for all aspects of shows
Help document crew learnings and best practices so INK workflows can be improved on future shows
Perform other job-related duties as assigned