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.
Key Responsibilities:
The Animation Production Coordinator 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, so the Animation Director no longer needs to manually piece information together from Jira, Slack, EODs and spreadsheets.
Jira & Data Accuracy
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.
Capacity & Progress Reporting
Maintain a live view of the animation team’s capacity, current assignments and upcoming work.
Prepare concise daily and weekly Animation progress information.
Meetings, Actions & Follow-up
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.
Cross-Team Coordination
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.
Key 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.
Animation Production experience strongly preferred.
Confident in communicating with animators, designers, programmers, Tech Animation and Production.
Proactive rather than purely administrative.
Comfortable chasing information and closing loops.
Desirable:
Previous experience as Animator, Animation Lead or mentoring animation.
Knowledge of Unreal, Maya and Animation workflows.
What we offer:
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.
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