media co-op is looking for a full-time Animation Director/Producer to support our busy, creative team in Glasgow.
Download the job description here: media co-op – Animation DirectorProducer
ABOUT MEDIA CO-OP
media co-op makes film and digital media for charities, social enterprises, co-operatives, and the public sector.
We are a not-for-profit workers’ co-operative with a focus on social justice. We are seeking a creative, self-motivated Animation Director/Producer to lead on animation projects from concept to delivery as part of our small-but-mighty team.
We’re based in a shared office in central Glasgow, and support hybrid working.
THE JOB
We are seeking a talented, creative and self-motivated Animation Director/Producer, to lead on animation projects from concept to delivery. You’ll work across development, production and client collaboration as part of our small-but-mighty team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
– Take part in initial client enquiry meetings
– Develop and write creative ideas and client proposals
– Facilitate or co-facilitate development/discovery workshops with clients
– Research and write animation scripts and visual concepts
– Direct animations, including freelancers (animators, designers, sound)
– Oversee storyboards, animatics, voiceover casting and recording
– Lead client review meetings, addressing feedback and finding solutions
In addition:
– Take an active part in co-op team meetings
– Work on static graphics projects, as well as animation
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
– At least three years’ directing and producing experience, ideally in a fast-moving agency, studio or production company environment.
– Highly organised and proactive; self-reliant, confident and with a flexible approach to work.
– Experience working in a client-facing role; or proof of confidence and personability in another capacity.
– Experience of working for, or awareness of, social justice campaigns, voluntary and public sector sector organisations.
– Experience of working in a small, busy, team, across multiple projects simultaneously
– Able to work independently and prioritise multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
– Willingness to share responsibility and support the wider team as needed.
– Friendly and approachable manner.
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and basic knowledge of Adobe Suite.
DESIRABLE
– Ability to build animatics, including temp soundtracks
– Experience in post production processes (subtitles, sound design, archiving)
– Confident participating in networking events, willing to learn how to represent media co-op and speak about our work
– Interest in co-operative working and the social economy
– media co-op positively values diversity, so we specially welcome applications from people under-represented in our industry – including women, people of colour, and working class people.
WHAT WE OFFER
– Salary of £28,500 p.a. All workers at media co-op are on the same salary, as part of our commitment to equality
– 4 day working week (32 hours a week, usually between Monday – Thursday)
– 32 days paid holiday a year (including statutory holidays)
– Flexible working to fit around caring responsibilities
– Satisfying and socially-valuable work
– A friendly team of colleagues
– Hybrid role, split between working from home and our Glasgow office
– Opportunity to join the workers co-operative after 6 months probation as a full member, an equal worker-owner with all your colleagues, deciding collectively the running and the future of the company
HOW TO APPLY
The deadline to apply is 11th May 2026.
Please send your CV to hello@mediaco-op.net with a cover letter explaining why you want to work with media co-op and what you have to offer.