Studio Name: Submarine
Job opening: Production Manager
Job Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands or Antwerp, Belgium (On-site or Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (Preferred Period: September 2026 – December 2027)
Core Focus: International team coordination, multi-studio animation pipeline tracking, schedule management, and cross-border project workflows
Key Requirements: Proven animation production management background, professional proficiency in Dutch and/or English, and strong capability in handling high-end, multi-site project logistics
Submarine is gearing up operations for a brand-new 3D animated feature film and is launching immediate recruitment for an experienced Production Manager. This high-end, stylized family feature brings together distributed production hubs across The Netherlands, Belgium, Tenerife, and South Africa. Based on-site or hybrid out of their Amsterdam or Antwerp facilities, this key leadership track is scheduled to run from September 2026 through December 2027. If you are a structured workflow professional who excels at turning creative concepts into smart planning and seamless co-production logistics, this intake offers an elite global platform.
Selected production leaders will manage day-to-day milestones, mapping delivery tracks and keeping communication pipelines fluid between various international co-producers. The studio environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, providing an excellent long-term track for coordinators looking to drive a major feature property straight to the big screen.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
The chosen manager will supervise multi-site assets and team integrations across the entire animation pipeline:
- International Coordination: Maintain close, day-to-day coordination with co-production partners across the Netherlands, Belgium, Tenerife, and South Africa to ensure layout goals align.
- Workflow Planning: Translate artistic milestones into functional schedules, optimize asset delivery targets, and enforce efficient pipeline practices across international creative squads.
- Pipeline Operations: Track sequence completions, flag potential scheduling bottlenecks early, and establish clear structural channels to keep artists unified across different regions.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Applicants must demonstrate operational mastery over complex production tracks alongside these conditions:
- Production Experience: A solid, active track record managing asset flow, delivery milestones, and crew layouts within a 3D animation feature film or high-end series environment.
- Linguistic Competency: Strong professional communication capabilities, both spoken and written, in Dutch and/or English languages.
- Logistical Agility: Exceptional project management habits, cross-cultural team empathy, and deep familiarity with tracking tools to monitor cross-border data delivery blocks.
How to Apply
Please review your production records to ensure your CV accurately highlights your experience managing multi-site timelines or handling feature film deliveries before sending out your details. Production professionals ready to manage this international feature track can apply by completing the official form registry and forwarding their documentation directly to the Submarine talent management desk:
Step 1: Submit your information via the registry form: Submarine Application Form
Step 2: Forward your CV and a short introductory note to: studiotalent@submarine.nl
Submission Protocol Recommendation: To ensure prompt tracking through the internal talent database filters, configure your email subject block cleanly: “Production Manager Application – [Your Name]”