Production Manager

Description

Job Title: Production and Operations Manager
Location: Hybrid (London-based)
Duration: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: DOE

About Particle6
Particle6 is an award-winning creative production company blending boundary-pushing
storytelling with cutting-edge AI. From original TV series and documentaries to brand
campaigns and immersive content, we use the latest AI tools to enhance the creative process
across broadcast and commercial work.
We work across development, production and post, building modern workflows that combine
strong creative thinking with innovative technology. Our projects span both broadcaster and
brand work, and we are interested in how AI can strengthen production value, streamline
process, and open up new creative possibilities.

About the Role
We’re looking for a versatile, organised Production and Operations Manager to join our
in-house Production Management and Operations team, to support on delivering across
Particle6’s growing slate of productions.
This is a hands-on senior role for someone comfortable running budgets, schedules and
resourcing across multiple projects and teams at once. You’ll operate at the intersection of
production and business operations, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently while helping
scale the systems and processes that support them.

You will manage projects end-to-end—from development through to delivery—across
broadcast, commercial and R&D work. Alongside delivery, you’ll play a key role in shaping how
production operates at Particle6, including evolving workflows that incorporate AI-driven tools
and pipelines.

This role suits someone with 5+ years’ production and operations experience. We are
specifically looking for someone that has worked in animation, VFX, or post-production.
You’ll be confident working cross-functionally, bringing clarity and structure to fast-moving,
multidisciplinary teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

Production Leadership & Collaboration:
Work as part of a production team to deliver projects from development through to
post, ensuring high creative standards, on-time delivery, and budget control. Work
closely with editorial, production, post and AI teams to align production priorities.

Team Mentorship & Support:
Manage and mentor Production Coordinators and Assistants, taking responsibility for
their day-to-day direction and helping to build a strong, scalable production team.

Processes & compliance:
Collaborate with other PMs and leadership to support day-to-day operations, helping
build consistent, structured and clear processes. Support responsible and compliant
use of AI tools, including alignment with legal, ethical, and client requirements.

Scheduling, Resourcing & Budgets:
Manage schedules, staffing and budgets across multiple projects, proactively tracking
costs, identifying risks, and optimising resources.

AI & Workflow Development:
Help integrate AI tools and automations into production and operational pipelines,
identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while ensuring workflows are robust,
transparent and compliant.

External Partnerships:
Coordinate freelancers, suppliers and partners as part of the wider production effort.

Process Improvement:
Continuously refine workflows and systems in collaboration with the production team
and leadership, particularly as AI capabilities evolve

Internal Operations: Manage day-to-day internal operational responsibilities
including HR processes, accounts coordination, and insurance, working
alongside leadership to keep the business running smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

- 2 to 5 years of experience in production management, with 5 to 10 years of total
industry experience, Specific experience in animation, VFX, post-production.
- Strong track record managing budgets, schedules and multi-project delivery and
an understanding of end-to-end production workflows.
- Excellent with numbers and spreadsheets. You’ll need a proven track record of
handling complex figures, data tracking, and detailed budget management
without breaking a sweat.
- Confident working collaboratively within a production team and alongside senior
stakeholders.
- Experience taking responsibility for compliance across productions, with
confidence navigating legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. An
understanding of how these apply to AI-generated content and workflows is a
plus, though we are happy to support the right candidate in building this
knowledge.
- Strong interest in AI-powered production and evolving creative pipelines, having
experimented with tools such as Claude.
- Familiarity with Asana, Google Workspace, or similar project management
platforms
- Highly organised, proactive, and calm under pressure, able to balance strategic
thinking with hands-on delivery.
- London-based or able to work in a hybrid setup.

Desirable
- Experience working on 100% AI-generated content productions
- Expert working knowledge of AI content generation tools and workflows, operating at
the frontier of what the tools can currently produce
- Experience working within a small, growing production company where responsibilities
span multiple functions
- A genuine love for numbers and maths. You possess a sharp analytical mindset and
naturally thrive when working with data-driven problem-solving

How to Apply
Please send your CV
Note on Academic Grades: Within your CV or email body, please provide a clear breakdown
of your subjects and grades for both school (e.g., A-Levels/GCSEs, or international equivalents)
and higher education. While we value academic achievement, we also welcome any brief
context you’d like to provide regarding your results.
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Posted on

30th Jun 2026

Apply by

28th Jul 2026